Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Texas public school districts must develop long-range energy plans to reduce annual electricity consumption by 5% as mandated by Senate Bill 300. Plans must include energy efficiency strategies that achieve net savings or are cost-neutral, with documented initial costs, short-term capital costs, and lifetime cost-benefit analysis.
Am I eligible?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Public school district status
2.Develop long-range energy plan
3.Target 5% annual electricity consumption reduction
4.Include net-saving or cost-neutral efficiency strategies
5.Document initial and lifetime costs/savings analysis
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