Elective Pay in Action
Schools can earn tax credits for clean energy projects - something that the private sector and households have been able to do for years. These technologies can improve aging facilities, lower operating costs, and make schools healthier for students.
While the July 2025 federal budget reconciliation law introduced new changes to many of the tax credits available to schools, checks from the IRS are continuing to arrive in the mailboxes of districts nationwide.
Palouse School District in Washington receives a $27,921 check!
Palouse School District celebrated the receipt of a $27,921 reimbursement check for installing a 100 kW solar energy system at Palouse High School. The district partnered with Apollo Solutions Group, an Energy Services Company (ESCO) on the project.
Washoe County School District in Nevada receives a $1,694,645 check!
Washoe County School District in Nevada received a $1,694,645 reimbursement from the IRS for a ground-source heat pump system installed at the new JWood Raw Elementary School, marking a significant milestone in the district’s 15 year facilities modernization plan.
Saco Schools (Maine)
After years of planning, Saco is set to break ground on a once-in-a-generation project to consolidate four of the district’s five schools into a state-of-the-art, highly efficient, two-building campus.