Acton-Boxborough Regional School District in Massachusetts receives a $2,962,045 check!
ACTON, Mass., June 2025 — In Acton, Massachusetts, the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District received a $2,962,045 reimbursement check from the IRS in June 2025 for energy-efficient technologies installed throughout the new, consolidated Douglas & Gates Elementary School – Boardwalk Campus.
The new building was designed to be net-zero ready – featuring ground-source heat pumps, rooftop solar with battery storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In the two years since construction was completed, the building has used less energy than its target Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of 25, leading to significant savings on utility bills. The savings, combined with energy tax credits helps to reduce the financial burden on local taxpayers. The district partnered with PFM Financial Advisors, Consigli Construction, Arrowstreet, an architecture and design firm, and Eversource, a utility company, on the project.
“This school is an important piece of our broader strategy throughout the Acton-Boxborough district to reduce our environmental impact, improve the health and wellness of students and staff, and provide an education in sustainability for future generations.”
Plans are underway to continue energy-efficient upgrades across other schools.
Image courtesy of Acton-Boxborough School Building Project Facebook Group - March 3, 2022
Images courtesy of Acton-Boxborough School Building Project Facebook Group - August 28, 2022
To learn more about how schools are modernizing their infrastructure and creating healthier, more cost-effective learning envirnonments, with federal support, visit UndauntedK12’s energy tax credits homepage and explore Elective Pay resources.
