Go Fossil Free

Go Fossil Free

City by city, town by town, we’re ending the age of fossil fuels and building a world of community-led renewable energy for all.

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CSBA Climate Change Task Force Report

California School Boards Association

CSBA’s Climate Change Task Force, comprised of 14 school and county board trustees and two student representatives, has curated a list of resources regarding how CSBA members can address climate change and its impacts on schools.

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California Clean Energy Jobs Act K-12 Program

California Energy Commission

The California Clean Energy Jobs Act (Proposition 39) K-12 Program awarded more than $1.7 billion over five years to schools to plan and install energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy generation measures.

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Building Operations Research: Report and Case Studies

Laney College

Learn about best practices for sustainable facility management & operations, including how technician training is impacted by global issues of energy, emissions, sustainability, market trends, legislation and regulation, technology and systems, people and processes, and the existing buildings portfolio.

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Inside the Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement at Cal State

Cal Matters

After nine months of student advocacy, Cal State University officials announced they would pull $162 million in investments from the fossil fuel industry, joining a growing movement.

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Energy Conservation Assistance Act

California Energy Commission

The California Energy Commission’s Energy Conservation Assistance Act (ECAA) offers zero-interest rate loans to public schools and 1 percent rate loans to public entities and California Native American Tribes.

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California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program

California Energy Commission

The California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program (CalSHAPE) provides funding to upgrade heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) systems in public schools and replaces noncompliant plumbing fixtures and appliances that fail to meet water efficiency standards.

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School Bus Replacement Program

California Energy Commission

The School Bus Replacement Program offers funds to replace old diesel school buses in disadvantaged and low-income communities throughout California.

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Divest CalSTRS

Fossil Free California

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System provides over $15 billion to fossil fuel corporations—that’s more than any other public teachers’ pension in the country. Since 2015, teachers, students, and allies have been building a powerful campaign to hold CalSTRS accountable.

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All Programs

California Climate Investments

Explore all California Climate Investments programs past and present to learn more about what each program funds, funding timelines, and who is eligible for funds.

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Solar Storage Credit

MCE Clean Energy

MCE’s mission is to confront the climate crisis by eliminating fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions, producing renewable energy, and creating equitable community benefits.

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Schools Financial Resources

Cool California

Are you looking for financial resources to improve your school curriculum or reduce energy bills? Review our list of financial incentives available to teachers, schools, and school districts.

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