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.
Manchester Public Schools in Connecticut receives $5,005,481 in energy tax credits!
Manchester Public Schools celebrated the receipt of two checks totaling $5,005,481 for ground-source heat pumps and solar energy systems installed at Bowers Elementary and Keeney Elementary Schools.
Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan receives a $572,000 check!
Ann Arbor Public Schools celebrated the receipt of a $572,000 reimbursement check for installing rooftop solar arrays at Scarlett Middle School, Tappan Middle School, Pioneer High School, and Westerman Preschool and Family Center.
The Waunakee Community School District in Wisconsin receives a $1,044,188 check!
The Waunakee Community School District received a $1,044,188 reimbursement from the IRS for clean energy technologies installed at Waunakee Intermediate School and the new Heritage Elementary School. The district worked with Vogel Brothers Building Co. on the projects.
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.
Center Grove Community School District in Indiana receives a $970,132 check!
Center Grove Community School District received a $970,132 check for three solar energy systems installed as part of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC) with CMTA Inc., a design and engineering firm. Through this partnership, the district modernized its facilities, reduced energy costs, and renovated two buildings to achieve net-zero energy status.
Washtenaw Intermediate School District in Michigan receives a $90,000 check!
Washtenaw Intermediate School District celebrated the receipt of a $90,000+ reimbursement check for installing a solar energy system at High Point School. The district worked with Homeland Solar and CMTA on the project.
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. Solar Connection, a Rochester MN based solar installer, completed the projects.
Greenbrier County Schools (West Virginia)
On October 4th, Greenbrier County Schools and CMTA held a ribbon cutting to celebrate GCS' installation of the largest district-owned solar array in West Virginia.
Maize Unified School District 266 in Kansas receives a $104,585 check!
Maize Unified School District 266 installed its second solar panel array in January 2023, this one at Maize High School, and received an energy tax credit of $104,585. King Solar, a local solar energy installer, completed this project.
The School District of Baraboo in Wisconsin receives a $153,817 check!
The School District of Baraboo installed solar panel arrays at Jack Young Middle School and Baraboo High School. Westphal & Company, a local electrical construction firm, completed these projects.
Northland Pines School District in Wisconsin receives a $111,375 check!
Northland Pines School District added a solar array outside St. Germain Elementary School - the district’s fourth solar project. Hoffman Planning, Design, and Construction, a leading firm with a dedicated school facilities team, completed this project.
Oregon School District in Wisconsin receives a $73,761 check!
Oregon School District, home to Wisconsin’s first net-zero school, added a rooftop solar array to Oregon High School. Full Spectrum Solar, a local family-owned and operated business, completed this project.
Amherst Regional Public School
Amherst Regional Public School’s new elementary school project is expected to secure around $1.6M in utility rebates and over $4M in federal reimbursements from the Inflation Reduction Act. With these combined incentives, the cost of installing ground-source heat pumps is projected to be lower than a traditional fossil gas heating system.