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Lessons from a Sustainability Practitioner in K-12
Tune in for a webinar on Tuesday, February 27 from 3-4pm EST to learn how energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) can bridge gaps in capital funding to modernize facilities, create healthier learning and working environments, reduce carbon footprints and ongoing costs, and optimize the use of available funds. This webinar will feature an interview with LeeAnn Kittle, Executive Director of Sustainability at Denver Public Schools. LeeAnn will share key lessons learned on what it takes to implement a successful ESPC in K-12 facilities, including technical, financial, and engagement strategies. Attendees will also learn how eProject eXpress makes it easy for project owners and their ESCOs to manage project documents, track data, and report on project achievements. Click here to register.
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All about Energy: Tools and Resources for Schools
On Tuesday, March 12, from 3-4pm EST, the Renew America’s Schools Program is hosting a webinar to highlight how K-12 schools can use freely-available resources to pursue energy improvement projects. From identifying energy savings opportunities to estimating costs and more, these tools and resources can help school leaders develop strategic plans to lower energy costs and create safer, healthier learning environments. DOE will also share information on recent updates to the tools. Register here!
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Loan Strategies for School Energy Improvements: Part 1 Featuring the DOE Loan Programs
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew America’s Schools Program and Loan Programs Office (LPO) are pleased to offer a joint webinar focused on schools on March 20 from 1-2pm EST. This webinar will provide information about loan strategies applicable to school energy improvements.
Through the State Energy Financing Institution (SEFI)-Supported category of the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program, LPO can augment state-administered clean energy programs, providing additional financial support to projects that align federal energy priorities with those of U.S. states. SEFI-Supported projects do not have a technology innovation requirement, so the authority expands eligibility for LPO financing to include certain projects that incorporate commercial technologies, or aggregate technology-diverse projects, and that receive meaningful financial support or credit enhancements from a SEFI. This means that, through the Clean Energy Financing Program, LPO can provide loan guarantees for clean energy deployment projects, including renewables and efficiency, as well as clean transportation.
State and local leaders, school champions and partners, and organizations interested in learning more about LPO are invited to tune in for this info session. Register here!
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Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will be held April 2-4, 2024 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. Programming will include public-sector meetups, sessions about financing, organizational strategy, emerging trends and technologies, and more. Secure your spot now for this engaging event to experience interactive sessions with fellow industry stakeholders and experts, as well as special events, workshops, and peer networking opportunities. View this year's schedule in our 2024 Agenda At-a-Glance.
Please note: a limited number of travel stipends ($750 or $1,000 based on location) may be available upon request for representatives from K-12 school districts and energy/sustainability offices within a state or local government. If your state agency, local agency, or K-12 school district has an existing financial assistance agreement with DOE or another federal agency that can be used for such purposes, please consider using those funds to finance the travel costs associated with your attendance at the 2024 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit. DOE will take this information into account when deciding to whom travel assistance will be provided. Applicants may request to be considered for travel assistance in their registration.
For information on the hotel room block, click here. Stay tuned for details about speakers, special events, and more. We hope to see you there!
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