Beyond Grants: Federal Funding for School Facilities

This webinar, produced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Schools program in partnership with UndauntedK12 and the Center for Green Schools, provides an overview of new opportunities to drive investment into school district projects. Unlimited and non-competitive clean energy tax credits are available for the first time to tax-exempt entities, due to the Inflation Reduction Act. As such, schools are now eligible to receive a non-competitive cash payment from the IRS for eligible clean energy investments, including for up to 70% cash reimbursement. From solar, geothermal, and other renewables to energy storage, these credits can support schools in accessing clean technologies.

This webinar provides insight into which credits are available and how they can be incorporated into project planning or applied to ongoing projects. Richard Best, the Director of Capital Projects and Planning at Seattle Public Schools shared his perspective on how leveraging the clean energy tax credits can save school districts money on the up-front costs of new equipment and on long-term energy savings.