Energy services

AB-841 grant funding

According to the Government Accountability Office (2020), an estimated 41% of schools–nearly 36,000 nationwide–desperately need new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technology.

In September 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom passed the Healthy Schools, Healthy Air, Healthy Recovery Bill (AB-841), an energy efficiency stimulus program offering millions in grant funding to schools to address this problem. In 2021, the state is awarding AB-841 funds to school districts to:

Improve HVAC technology for greater indoor air quality and less chance of COVID-19 spreading on school grounds

Replace non-compliant water infrastructure with modernized fixtures and appliances that conserve water

Add electric vehicle charging stations to alleviate pressure on California’s electric grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

How Climatec can help

After 45 years of partnerships with dozens of public agencies, Climatec has seen school districts and cities protect millions of general fund dollars with these types of grant programs. Our partners have come to us for help because, for most, it’s simply impossible to allocate already inundated staff with staying on top of the long and winding process of applying for a grant. Our team stands ready to supplement your efforts to secure these critical funds.

Climatec’s in-house credentials encompass grant writing and funding application experts, engineers, building technologists and indoor air quality specialists. Our team can give you a realistic look of what you can expect with AB-841 and guide you through the process of applying.