PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 841/ The California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency (CalSHAPE) Program on September 30, 2020. The bill provides the funds districts need to assess HVAC systems and replace inefficient water fixtures over the course of three years (2021-2026).
CalSHAPE gives priority to disadvantaged districts. As many studies have found, districts that serve lower-income communitiestend to have the poorest quality school facilities and the least funds available to improve conditions in their facilities.
Funding for the CalSHAPE Program comes from the energy effi ciency budgets of California’s large electric and gas investor-ownedutilities. The Program is administered by the California Energy Commission (CEC).
CalSHAPE includes two separate grant programs: Ventilation and Plumbing
THE VENTILATION PROGRAM
​The CalSHAPE Ventilation Program provides funding to local educational agencies for “the reasonable costs of HVAC assessment, general maintenance and adjustment, filter replacement, and carbon dioxide monitor installation including certain repairs, replacements, and other improvements to HVAC systems.”
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CalSHAPE Ventilation prioritizes investments in facilities in underserved communities and those located near freeways or industrial facilities.
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THE PLUMBING PROGRAM
The Plumbing Program “provides grants to local educational agencies and state agencies to replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures and appliances that fail to meet water efficiency standards.” As with the Ventilation Program, the CalSHAPE Plumbing Program prioritizes schools in underserved communities.
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WHY ALCO BUILDING SOLUTIONS?
Alco is one of California’s most trusted energy service companies.
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We are currently a full-service partner to 50+ school districts across the state, providing the turn-key—and stress-free—energy system upgrades schools require.
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We have a 100% Success Rate securing CalSHAPE Grants for our school district customers.
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We have helped secure more than $8 million in grants for our district partners.
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Every district that applied with ABS was awarded their full grant request amount.
SUCCESSFUL, HASSLE-FREE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS
CalSHAPE grant applications are accepted by the California Energy Commission on a first-come, first-served basis.
Alco Building Solutions will perform all application submission services, including site audits, at no cost.
Most importantly, we will help your district secure maximum funding.
I reached out to Alco Building Solutions at the last minute to help me with the CalSHAPE grant. They have completely walked me through the application process. Without ABS our District would not be benefiting from these funding sources. I recommend any district with limited staff and funding contact ABS to implement necessary upgrades to aging facilities.
Linda Mayfield,
Director of MOTFW Mariposa County Unified School District
FIND OUT HOW ABS CAN HELP YOUR DISTRICT SECURE AND OPTIMIZE CALSHAPE FUNDING
