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.
Braham Area Schools in Minnesota receives a $30,571 check!
Braham Area Schools received $30,571 in energy tax credits for solar energy systems installed across the district.
Saint Paul Public Schools (Minnesota)
In 2023, St. Paul Public Schools District installed its first ground-source heat pump system for heating and cooling in the district, marking a significant step towards their goal of reducing emissions by 45% by 2030.