Elective Pay Recipients
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.
Could your district be taking advantage of these federal dollars?
Marion County Public Schools in Kentucky receives a $1,841,882 check!
Marion County Public Schools celebrated the receipt of a $1,841,882 check for ground-source heat pumps installed at the new Calgary Elementary School. The district worked with engineering and performance contracting firm CMTA on the project.
Bardstown Independent School District in Kentucky receives a $2,485,704 check!
Bardstown Independent School District celebrated the receipt of a $2,485,704 check for ground-source heat pumps installed at Bardstown Polytechnic and Middle Schools. The district worked with engineering and performance contracting firm CMTA, Sherman Carter Barnhart, and Codell Construction.
Springfield Public Schools in Missouri receives a $4,129,879 check!
Springfield Public Schools received $4,129,879.26 from the IRS for installing ground-source heat pumps at Carver Middle School, Sequiota and Disney Elementary Schools. The district partnered with engineering and performance contracting firm Veregy to pursue a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract (GESPC) on the projects.
Branson Public Schools in Missouri receives two checks for $4M!
Branson Public Schools received over $4M in energy tax credits for ground-source heart pumps installed at Branson High School and the Cedar Ridge Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate school campus. These projects are part of Branson Public Schools’ Facilities Master Plan, developed in partnership with engineering and performance contracting firm Veregy.
Swampscott Public Schools in Massachusetts receives a $2,371,285 check!
Swampscott Public Schools received $1,838,267 million in energy tax credits for the installation of ground-source heat pumps at the new Swampscott Elementary School. The work was completed by CTA Construction, a Massachusetts-based construction and firm.
Westwood Public Schools in Massachusetts receives a $5,055,655 check!
Westwood Public Schools received $5.05 million in energy tax credits for installing ground-source heat pumps at its new elementary school. The technology qualified for $4.88 million in energy tax credits, and received $174,000 in interest.
Ashland Public Schools in Massachusetts receives a $2,513,940 check!
Ashland Public Schools celebrated the receipt of a $2,513,940 check for ground-source heat pumps installed at David Mindess Elementary School. The district worked with Owner’s Project Manager firm Vertex, and construction firm Shawmut Design and Construction on the project.
Upper Dublin School District in Pennsylvania receives a $1,418,590 check!
Upper Dublin School District received $1.42 million in energy tax credits for installing ground-source heat pumps at the renovated Fort Washington Elementary School after severe storms damaged its facilities. The district partnered with CMTA, ICS, and Energy Tax Savers to complete the project
Westborough Public Schools in Massachusetts receives a $1,800,000 check!
Westborough Public Schools received $1.80 million in energy tax credits for installing ground-source heat pumps at Annie E. Fales Elementary School. The project is expected to generate 110% of the building’s energy needs, making it net-positive and contributing energy to the grid.
Seattle Public Schools in Washington receives a $7,970,439 check!
Seattle Public Schools had ground-source heat pump systems installed at three elementary schools. The district employed apprentices and met high-road labor standards in all three projects.
North Fayette Valley Community School District in Iowa receives a $873,483 check!
West Union Elementary School replaced its failing 1957 boiler with a ground-source heat pump system. Casper Plumbing and Heating, a local contractor, completed this $4.2 million project.