A $500-million grant program is set to help pay for energy upgrade projects for U.S. public schools, Vice President Kamala Harris announced April 4, with funds coming from the $1.2-trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The U.S. Dept. of Energy grants will be available to public schools for projects that result in reduced energy costs, such as improvements to lighting and HVAC systems. Funding can also be used for repairs and renovations that improve student and teacher health.