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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Vetoed
09/30/2012
09/30/2012
Introduced Session
2011-2012 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Article 13 (commencing with Section 16429.40) to Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to greenhouse gases.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the School Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act, aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California's K-12 public schools by establishing a dedicated fund and a grant program. Recognizing that many school buildings are old and contribute significantly to energy consumption and carbon footprints, this legislation creates the "School Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund" within the State Treasury. This fund will be managed by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (referred to as the "Commission") in collaboration with the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Commission will administer grants from this fund to "eligible institutions," which are defined as public schools serving kindergarten through 12th grade. These grants will support building retrofits designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions and decrease energy demand. The grants will be awarded through the Commission's existing "Bright Schools Program," with a focus on ensuring that energy audits, measurement, and verification procedures are in place to confirm actual energy savings and emission reductions. The bill also outlines a prioritization system for grant applications, considering factors like facility age, student socioeconomic status, and potential for energy demand reduction, and requires grant recipients to report their annual energy savings.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Consideration of Governor's veto pending. (on 09/30/2012)
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