Proposition 39:
The California Clean Energy Jobs Act
Ensures schools and communities benefit from energy efficiency and clean energy projects. Over the next five years, nearly $2.5 billion in new revenue from the passage of Proposition 39 will help create clean energy jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save schools money by lowering energy costs.
Questions
For questions on how to apply, the Energy Commission Prop 39 webpage includes resources local schools can view to complete an Energy Expenditure Plan, including frequently asked questions and a toll-free hotline.
- Energy Expenditure Plan Handbook (PDF)
- Energy Expenditure Plan Tips (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Toll-free hotline: 855-380-8722
- Toll line for those out-of-state: 916- 653-0392
- Email questions: Prop39@energy.ca.gov
For more information and additional tools, please visit the California Energy Commission Prop 39 site.
Other sources:
- California Department of Education
- California Public Utilities Commission
- California Workforce Investment Board
- California Conservation Corps
- Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect
Proposition 39 was passed in November 2012 with more than 60 percent support. It closed a corporate tax loophole that only benefited out-of-state corporations. The initiative was co-chaired by Senator Kevin de León, Tom Steyer and former U.S. Secretary of State George Schultz.
Generating more than $1 billion annually for California, the passage of Proposition 39 or the California Clean Energy Jobs Act, ensures that schools and communities benefit from energy efficiency and clean energy projects with measurable cost-savings and increased jobs. For the next five years, $500 million will go toward energy efficiency and clean energy projects, while the other $500 million goes directly to the State General Fund.