Energy Tax Credits Action Center

Energy tax credits and Elective Pay are transforming what’s possible for schools — helping fund infrastructure upgrades that lower energy costs, create healthier learning environments, and save taxpayer dollars.

As members of Congress discuss the future of energy tax credits, state and school leaders, advocates, and community members all have a role to play in protecting this funding for schools.

Ways to Take Action

Read and share: Senate Leaders call for the protection of federal clean energy incentives

On June 27, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), member of the Environment and Public Works and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committees, joined by Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter to President Trump, Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Thune about how cuts to federal clean energy incentives proposed in the budget reconciliation bill will harm schools and their communities.

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Amplify our posts featuring these examples of schools using energy tax credits.

Maine

Saco Schools and Windham Raymond School District RSU 14

Kansas

Maize Unified School District 266

Kentucky

Warren County Public Schools and Jefferson County Public Schools

Tell your electeds that energy tax credits for schools matter

Teachers, advocates, district leaders, and community members can directly email elected officials to share how energy tax credits are improving schools and communities in their state.

Case Studies on Schools using Energy Tax Credits

Help decision makers understand how energy tax credits work in schools with a case study

School leaders and partners can share the real impacts of energy tax credits — modernized learning environments, cooler classrooms, and significant cost savings — through case studies. Case studies also show decision makers how the tax credits support long-term planning and smart investments in school infrastructure and the local economy.

Add an Elective Pay-eligible school project to our map

District leaders, project partners, and community members can help highlight the growing impact of energy tax credits by adding school projects to our national map to show policymakers what’s working - and what’s at stake.

Stay informed about energy tax credits and Elective Pay

Visit our blog post for updates about the continued availability of energy tax credits and Elective Pay for school infrastructure projects.