In this episode of Fund-It Fast Chats, we break down the Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP) — a California Energy Commission loan program offering 0% interest loans to help public school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and state special schools upgrade lighting, HVAC, water heating, insulation, solar, and EV charging infrastructure. 

What if the secret to stronger, more effective community programs isn’t more funding… but smarter funding? In this high‑energy Fast Chats episode, Rochelle Butler sits down with Tristan Siddharth Stamets of SEEL, LLC to break down the art (and grit) of funding braiding; the strategy that turns scattered dollars into real, on‑the‑ground impact.

In this special webisode of What’s That? Fast Chats, Rochelle Butler of the San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization (SJVCEO) sits down with Linda Urata, a longtime community engagement leader whose work has helped shape electric vehicle awareness and adoption across the San Joaquin Valley.

This webisode is a powerful spotlight on Rising Sun, an organization creating green jobs and climate career pathways for underserved communities. Rochelle Butler of the San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization is joined by Julia Hatton, President and CEO of Rising Sun for a deep dive into the intersection of workforce development and climate action.

Join host Rochelle Butler of the San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization as she sits down with the team from Okapi Architecture, one of the standout success stories of the IDEEA 365 innovation process. Their K‑12 Public Schools Program (K12PSP) not only made it through the competitive IDEEA 365 process — it brought a fresh, targeted solution to a sector that needs it most.

Instead of talking about what agencies could do, this year we’re focusing on what partners have already accomplished—and Fresno’s project is a standout example. Together, we explore how SPURR supported the City in bringing this massive effort across the finish line, what it means for ratepayers, and how public agencies can leverage similar tools to accelerate their own clean energy goals.