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Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
Tyler Puls is proof that smart budgeting and sustainability go hand in hand. As the Energy and Environmental Specialist at Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS), he’s been helping the district save energy, cut costs, and create healthier, more comfortable learning environments for over a decade.
Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
In the small community of Belvidere, Illinois, Jo Ann Armstrong is redefining what it means to lead a school district. As the Chief Financial and Operations Officer for District 100, Armstrong wears many hats—and has taken on the challenge of transforming aging facility infrastructure, outdated school design, and inequitable access into an opportunity for meaningful…
Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
As Director of Sustainability at Austin Independent School District (AISD), Darien Clary has spent nearly a decade building a program that embeds sustainability deep into the heart of a major urban school district.
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.
Campus Safety
Campus Safety will co-locate with EDspaces, taking place November 5-7, 2025 in Columbus, OH.
EDspaces
Registration is open for EDspaces 2025, taking place November 5-7 in Columbus, OH.
Information on funding, recognition, and training programs.
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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.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorizes EPA to offer rebates to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission models, improving student health and air quality.