Energy Tax Credits Action Center
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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.
Amplify our posts featuring these examples of schools using energy tax credits.
Saco Schools and Windham Raymond School District RSU 14
Maize Unified School District 266
Warren County Public Schools and Jefferson County Public Schools
Pennsylvania
Teachers, advocates, district leaders, and community members can call or email their Representatives to share how energy tax credits are improving schools and communities in their state.
Tell your electeds that energy tax credits for schools matter
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.
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Celebrate energy tax credits in our communities
Community members and media partners can share stories that add local context to media coverage of Congressional discussions on energy tax credits and highlight progress already underway. These stories help show how national policy decisions impacts our schools and communities.
Energy Tax Credits and Schools in the News
Let us know if your district has received an energy tax credit to be featured here!
Add an Elective Pay-eligible school project to our map
This map is a collaborative effort between UndauntedK12, Generation180, SMART-Union, and World Resource Institute’s Electric School Bus Initiative.
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.