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Congratulations to the Renew America's Schools Selectees!
June 29, 2023
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DOE announces Local Education Agencies to share $178 million for energy improvements |
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Today, the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 24 Selectees for the first round of funding from the Renew America’s Schools grant.
This competitive award is a part of the $500 million Renew America’s Schools program, which aims to help K-12 public schools across the country make energy improvements that lower utilities costs, reduce emissions, and create healthier learning environments for students and teachers. Funded projects will increase energy efficiency while improving indoor air quality, reducing community exposures to pollution, improving occupancy comfort, and providing better lighting. Some projects will install renewable technology packages such as solar panels and batteries, and others will install infrastructure to support alternative-fueled vehicles.
This funding opportunity has garnered unprecedented public interest and engagement. DOE received 236 full application submissions from Local Education Agencies (LEAs) across 44 states, totaling $1.62B in requests. In response to high demand and overwhelming evidence of need, DOE has doubled the funds available in the first round of the competition from $80 million to $178 million.
DOE anticipates releasing a second round of funding in the Spring of 2024.
Please join us in congratulating the 24 Selectees!
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- Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
- Austin Independent School District, Austin, TX
- Baltimore County Public Schools, Windsor Mill, MD
- Bridgeport Public Schools (in partnership with University of Connecticut), Bridgeport, CT
- Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools (in partnership with Region Five Development Commission), Cass Lake, MN
- Charlo School District, Charlo, MT
- Choctaw County School District, Weir, MS
- Clinton School District, Clinton, AR
- Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Fairbanks, AK
- Greenup County School District, Greenup, KY
- Jefferson County School District, Birmingham, AL
- Kane County School District, Kanab, UT
- Matchbook Learning Centers, Indianapolis, IN
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN
- Natick Public Schools, Natick, MA
- North Wasco County School District 21, Mosier, OR
- Nottoway County Public Schools, Blackstone, VA
- Porterville Unified School District, Porterville, CA
- Maries School District #41, Saint Maries, ID
- Warner Public Schools Oklahoma, Warner, OK
- White River School District 47-1, White River, SD
- William Penn School District, Yeadon, PA
- Williamsfield Schools (CUSD #210) and 19 LEAs, Williamsfield, IL
- Winnett Public School District #1, Winnett, MT
Here are some ways you can share in the celebration:
- Review our Media Promotion Toolkit for support on how to engage with the #RenewAmericasSchools. Follow, like, comment, share/repost, and/or craft your own unique content on media platforms, as desired.
- Notify Schools@doe.gov of any media inquiries or social media features.
- Read the Press Release from DOE.
- Visit the Renew America’s Schools website for more information about the prize.
Questions?
Please reach out to Schools@doe.gov, or visit the Renew America’s Schools website with any questions or follow up about the announcement.
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