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Resource spotlight
UndauntedK12
How schools heat and cool their buildings affects student health, learning, and costs. As temperatures rise, legacy heating and cooling systems struggle to keep up – leading to uncomfortable classrooms, lower test scores, and school closures.
Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
As Assistant Director of Planning, Engineering, Sustainability, and Environment for Boston Public Schools (BPS), Katherine H. Walsh operates at the intersection of aging infrastructure, political complexity, and bold innovation.
Ask the expert
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
Erika Eitland, MPH, ScD, has built a career covering public health and architecture, working to ensure that school facilities support student and teacher well-being.
Center for Green Schools
The annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school sustainability.
Green Schoolyards America
Green Schoolyards America hosts monthly online meetings featuring engaging presentations from school district colleagues, invited guest speakers, and technical experts who share their work on schoolyard forests.
Go Green Initiative
Join this webinar on Nov. 18 to learn about resources, tools, and technical assistance designed to support tribal communities in addressing indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns.
Information on funding, recognition, and training programs.
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Businesses and tax-exempt organizations, including schools, can claim the Investment Tax Credit (Sec 48) for ground-source heat pump (aka geothermal heat pump) projects.
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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
The Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign is a voluntary partnership and technical assistance program offered by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Businesses and tax-exempt organizations that buy a qualified commercial clean vehicle may qualify for a tax credit of up to $40,000 under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 45W.