Energy Conservation Assistance Act

Effective November 28, 2025, the California Energy Commission (CEC) is no longer accepting new applications for the Energy Conservation Assistance Account (ECAA) loan program under Program Opportunity Notices (PONs) 22-001 and 22-002. The CEC is currently updating the PONs and plans to reopen them in the future. The CEC will continue awarding loans that are already on the ECAA waitlist. If you would like to receive announcements related to the program, subscribe to the ECAA Program on this page or via the CEC Subscriptions  for the Energy Conservation Assistance Act topic.  You can also send an inquiry by sending an email to Energy Conservation Assistance Act . Loan Programs Energy Conservation Assistance Act – Zero-Interest Loans for Schools Provides zero-interest rate loans to public school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and state special schools. Energy Conservation Assistance Act – Low-Interest Loans Provides one-percent interest loans to qualifying municipalities, public colleges/universities, public healthcare institutions and California Tribes. Upcoming Events No events are available at this time.