The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $15,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) federal grant program to 22 Beacon, Inc. (doing business as Charter Schools Development Corporation, or CSDC). The funding will focus on conducting American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level 2 energy audits of all schools/school facilities in the portfolio and developing a comprehensive strategic plan for...
This $14,730,604.00 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) supports a range of initiatives aimed at advancing energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable building practices across Pennsylvania. The award will fund the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Fiscal Management...
This Project Grant award of $19,826,957.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). The grant will support the City of Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability in designing, developing, and implementing a Building Performance Standard (BPS) program for the city. Key objectives include adopting a zero energy code equivalent BPS ordinance,...
This $19,719,298 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy's Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) program supports energy efficiency and infrastructure improvements for Richmond Public Schools (RPS) in Richmond, Virginia. The key goals of the project are to: 1) address decades of underinvestment in this disadvantaged community by upgrading school facilities, leading to a healthier and safer learning environment and reduced energy burden; 2) build a partnership...
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $1,313,507 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 81.086 - Conservation Research and Development) to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on June 10, 2024. The objective of this project is to advance sustainability in construction operations by successfully demonstrating and deploying electric construction vehicles to replace traditional internal combustion engine-powered equipment. The project...
The Department of Energy awarded a $14,790,300 Cooperative Agreement to the Canton City School District under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) federal grant program. The funding will support two phases: 1) Conducting ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits of all school facilities and developing a strategic plan for implementing energy improvements, and 2) Implementing the identified energy efficiency upgrades to advance measurable goals of energy savings and health/safety...
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $3,131,792 Cooperative Agreement under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, doing business as Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania. The objective of this project, which runs from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, is to evaluate how local siting practices and community perceptions affect support or opposition for...
This federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) provides $4,960,910 to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2026. The funding will support existing training programs for new and existing HVAC mechanics to improve their knowledge and ability to install heat pumps. DEP plans to work with partners such as minority-serving institutions, technical/vocational schools,...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086) provides $15,000,000 to Unified School District 259 (Wichita Public Schools) to conduct ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits across all school facilities and develop a strategic plan for implementing energy efficiency improvements. The award is structured in two budget periods. Budget Period 1 will focus on the energy audits and strategic planning, while Budget Period 2...
The City of Philadelphia was awarded a $1,950,332 cooperative agreement by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086). The goal of this project, titled "Plug In Philly", is to create a diverse, highly skilled workforce to support the electric vehicle industry in Philadelphia by upskilling low-income, non-white, and female workers. The project includes a wide community outreach...