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.
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New Buildings Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
The Efficient and Healthy Schools Program offers customized support for K-12 schools and districts, helping them build capacity to enhance energy efficiency and create a better learning environment.
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National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
Darnell Deans is proof that the best operations leaders are part visionary, part realist, and all heart. He’s not waiting for perfect conditions—he’s building smarter systems today so that his district can thrive tomorrow.
Pennsylvania
WHYY.org - May 25, 2025
Pennsylvania’s Financing Authority announced that 25 Philly-area schools and community colleges have received grants of up to $500,000 for solar installations, as part of the $22.6 million in state funding distributed across Pennsylvania. The funding comes from the Solar for Schools Program, originally introduced as a bill by state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Philadelphia, and signed…
Washington
American Public Power Association - May 24, 2025
A team of high school interns is on a treasure hunt for energy savings around the Wenatchee Valley in Washington State. So far, their work shows the potential to cut electricity use up to half at large facilities, including Wenatchee High School in Wenatchee, Wash, Chelan PUD said on May 16. The Advanced Energy Management…
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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.
U.S. Department of Energy
This annual event for Better Buildings Initiative partners and other key stakeholders provides the opportunity for professionals to hear the latest on emerging technologies and share innovative strategies in emissions reduction and energy, waste, and water efficiency.
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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. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
This program assists rural small businesses and agricultural producers by conducting and promoting energy audits and providing Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA).
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
This USDA program funds energy audits and renewable energy development assistance for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.