– Energy Conservation Assistance Act-Education Subaccount (ECAA-Ed) Competitive Loan Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for eligible organizations seeking low and zero-interest financing for energy conservation projects. California public agencies, schools, hospitals, and public care institutions can apply. Projects must involve energy audits, conservation improvements, or renewable energy installations on public buildings.
Funding supports capital improvements that reduce energy consumption. Awards range up to approximately $3 million per project. All projects must comply with California environmental and contracting laws.
Geographic scope is limited to California. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to repay loans through energy savings or other revenues.
This grant is for eligible organizations seeking low and zero-interest financing for energy conservation projects. California public agencies, schools, hospitals, and public care institutions can apply. Projects must involve energy audits, conservation improvements, or renewable energy installations on public buildings.
Funding supports capital improvements that reduce energy consumption. Awards range up to approximately $3 million per project. All projects must comply with California environmental and contracting laws.
Geographic scope is limited to California. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to repay loans through energy savings or other revenues.
Program description
The Energy Conservation Assistance Act (ECAA) Program is a low- and zero-interest loan program administered by the CEC. The ECAA Program is authorized by Public Resources Code section 25410 et. seq.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Hospital
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
Details
This grant is for eligible organizations seeking low and zero-interest financing for energy conservation projects. California public agencies, schools, hospitals, and public care institutions can apply. Projects must involve energy audits, conservation improvements, or renewable energy installations on public buildings.
Funding supports capital improvements that reduce energy consumption. Awards range up to approximately $3 million per project. All projects must comply with California environmental and contracting laws.
Geographic scope is limited to California. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to repay loans through energy savings or other revenues.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 marissa.sutton@energy.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-651-9409
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 20 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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