CPEEP Education Activities The California Preschool Energy Efficiency Program created these education materials to introduce children and their families to the importance of energy conservation in the classroom and at home. The activities were designed to have fun and reinforce the importance of energy conservation. Printable Educational Activities in English Printable Educational Activities in Spanish

The California Preschool Energy Efficiency Program (CPEEP) is a remarkable opportunity for preschools in the Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric service areas to upgrade their facilities and save money on energy bills.

CPEEP is a collaboration of four organizations—the California Department of Education (CDE), the California Head Start Association, the Low-Income Investment Fund, and Intergy Corporation.

This $4.2 million program will replace older, energy-intensive equipment at eligible child care centers with energy–efficient upgrades that help reduce operating costs.

Any state-contracted, Head Start, or private preschool operating in the utility service area of Southern California Edison or San Diego Gas & Electric Company is eligible.

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How the Program Works

CPEEP will handle all the steps to making your center as energy efficient as possible: Conduct a free energy assessment Recommend equipment replacement Hire the contractors and manage the installation Inspect the installation. The program will pay a significant part of the equipment and installation costs. Your responsibility? A small co-payment. For some centers, other funds can be accessed to make the upgrades free.

Technologies and Equipment Covered

The program will replace older, energy-intensive equipment with more efficient alternatives. For example: Lighting 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 Heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems Free tune ups Technical assistance for modernization projects Advice on high–efficiency air conditioners, furnaces, water heaters, windows, insulation, roofing, and skylights.

How to Participate in CPEEP

Funding for CPEEP is limited. To take advantage of this opportunity, complete the registration form. Or email cpeep@liifund.org. Or call LIIF at 415-489-6122 for more information.

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