The document discusses California's allocation of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. The California Energy Commission was allocated $275.6 million for programs like the State Energy Program and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Small cities and counties in California will receive $49.6 million in funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The State Energy Program will focus $96 million on programs like municipal financing for energy improvements and building retrofits. The document provides details on funding amounts, eligible projects and application processes for these programs.

1. California’s Portion of the ARRA Funds Our Energy Future