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The California Preschool Energy Efficiency Program (CPEEP) helps center-based child care and preschool facilities in the Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric service areas be healthier, greener and save money on energy bills—all for free.

CPEEP replaces older, energy-intensive equipment at eligible child care centers with energy–efficient upgrades that can reduce operating costs. Eligible licensed center-based child care facilities include Head Start, state-contracted and private centers served by Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric.

Results
In three years, CPEEP has provided 1,300 child care centers with grants for energy audits and retrofits. These centers serve more than 85,000 children in California. Centers that have received CPEEP grants:

  • Save approximately 10-30% on utility costs
  • Reduce energy usage by approximately 20%

Register Now

To register, click the link below for your center’s utility provider:
Pacific Gas & Electric Customers
Southern California Edison Customers

What You Will Need to Register

To register, please have the following information available:

  • Basic site contact information
  • Name listed on Southern California Edison or Pacific Gas & Electric account and service account number
  • Number of air conditioning units
  • Facility owner’s information
  • Approximate square footage and building age
  • Enrollment information

How It Works

CPEEP is fully funded to provide energy efficiency assessments and installations 100% free of charge to eligible child care centers.

1. Energy Assessment

A contractor will conduct an energy assessment for your center. Then, you will receive an energy recommendation report from CPEEP that shows your center’s potential energy and cost savings.

2. Installation

Once you approve the recommended upgrades, the contractor will upgrade your facility. CPEEP will work with you and the contractor to ensure that the project is completed to your satisfaction with minimal disruption to your center.

Technology and Equipment Covered

The program will replace older, energy-intensive equipment with more efficient alternatives. A few examples include:

  • Fluorescent lighting conversions (T12 to T8 or T5)
  • Incandescent to CFL conversions
  • Exit sign conversions (incandescent to LED)
  • Occupancy sensors to turn off unused lighting
  • Air conditioning unit tune ups in eligible PG&E zip codes

3. Follow Up

CPEEP will follow up after the installation to ensure your center is satisfied with the upgrades. A representative from your utility company may also follow up to perform an inspection. CPEEP is available to answer questions and assist with problems at any point in the process.

Note: The costs shown in the initial energy assessment report assume no severe weather conditions or utility company rate increases. Savings calculations are based on statistical means from consumer usage data. Actual energy savings and incentives will vary with each customer’s situation, including but not limited to the actual measures or equipment installed, building construction, customer operation, age of existing equipment and location.

Teaching Kids about Energy Efficiency

These simple, downloadable educational materials teach basic energy efficiency skills and provide knowledge to preschool students and their families in both English and Spanish. LIIF appreciates the assistance of the California Head Start Association and its colleagues from the field for developing these educational materials.

Download

CPEEP Materials (English)
CPEEP Materials (Spanish)

CPEEP Brochures

Download more information about CPEEP in your area.
PG&E Customers
Southern California Edison Customers

Notes
CPEEP is a short-term project of two years with limited funds. Funds are available on first-come, first-served basis until funding runs out. In case of a waiting list, priority will be given to centers serving low income children and/or with facilities that are more than 25 years old, centers with the most potential for energy saving, and/or larger centers serving 75 children or more. This program may be modified or terminated without notice.

Please note that CPEEP only serves center-based child care and preschool facilities that are served by Pacific Gas and Electric or Southern California Edison. Currently, the program does not serve family child care homes or centers or centers that are not served by Pacific Gas and Electric or Southern California Edison. If you are unsure if your center qualifies, please contact CPEEP at cpeep@liifund.org.

This program is funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by utility companies under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission, through contracts awarded to Low Income Investment Fund. California customers who choose to participate in this program are not obligated to purchase any additional services offered by the contractor. The trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

Este programa es financiado por los contribuyentes para uso general de California y administrado por companias de utilidades bajo auspicios de la Comisión de Utilidades Públicas de California, a través de unos contratos concedidos a Low Income Investment Fund. No obligan a los clientes de California que eligen participar en este programa comprar ningun servicio adicional ofrecida por el contratista. Las marcas registradas usadas adjunto son la característica de sus dueños respectivos.

Disclaimer
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