K-12 Energy Resources

Below you can find numerous energy-specific resources that may be applicable to schools and districts here in Colorado, including Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) offerings.   

• The Colorado Energy Office's Energy Performance Contracting Program 
   
• The Colorado Energy Office's ReNew Our Schools Program
   
• The Colorado Department of Education's BEST Program
   
• The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment's Supplemental Environmental Projects offering
   
• Utility offerings (utility dependent so please contact your utility directly)
   
• The U.S. Department of Education's Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund
   
• The IIJA's Grants for energy improvements at public school facilities first Funding Opportunity Announcement is now open and accepting concept papers until January 26, 2023. 
   
• Additionally, hop over to the White House Briefing Room for a complete summary of the Biden-Harris Administration's K-12 Infrastructure Action Plan (which includes the release of this useful school infrastructure toolkit)
   

Questions? Please feel free to reach out to Wil Mannes at wil.mannes@state.co.us.