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California Energy Commission

Interest-free energy-upgrade loans for schools

California school agencies can check for loans toward energy improvements. The listing warns that federal funding is uncertain, so confirm availability first.

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What you can get

The program describes zero-interest loans; current funding and final loan terms require confirmation.

Who it's for

California school districts, charter schools, county education offices and state special schools.

What you need to know

  • The applicant must be an eligible California education agency.
  • Funding availability is uncertain.
  • Even an interest-free loan must be repaid under its terms.

Your next step

  1. Check the energy commission's current school-loan status.
  2. Ask about available funding, eligible work and repayment terms before applying.
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You will go to the program's own website.

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Full program information

Official program name: Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)

Benefits and limits

0% Loans

Full requirements

Applicants must be local educational agencies (LEAs) in California, such as school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and state special schools. The CEC will manage loan applications from LEAs on behalf of the state.

Other conditions

The finder describes zero-interest loans for K–12 school energy upgrades and explicitly says federal funding is uncertain.

Amounts and options

Listed benefit

0% Loans

Applicants must be local educational agencies (LEAs) in California, such as school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and state special schools. The CEC will manage loan applications from LEAs on behalf of the state.

Conditions: The finder describes zero-interest loans for K–12 school energy upgrades and explicitly says federal funding is uncertain.

Found for the DHS area; check your address and requirements.

For: Businesses and organizations

Areas found for this option

Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville

Availability and area

Provider availability not verified

Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.

This program was found while researching help in the Desert Hot Springs area. The program must confirm the address and applicant qualify.

Business types listed in the source

Schools & education

Areas listed in the source

Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville

Where this information comes from

IREN incentive finder

Information collected Oct 30, 2026.

DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.