{"id":11413,"date":"2023-10-18T15:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitelogiq.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=11413"},"modified":"2024-05-16T10:28:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T10:28:51","slug":"new-funding-options-for-k-12-facility-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/blog\/new-funding-options-for-k-12-facility-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"New Funding Options for K-12 Facility Improvements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-Header-1024x416.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-Header-1024x416.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-Header-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-Header-768x312.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-Header.png 1138w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"authors-bio\">\n            <div class=\"author-bio-container\">\n            <div class=\"single-post-custom-status\">\n                Written by            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"single-post-author-info\">\n                                                        <div class=\"single-post-author-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-150x150.jpg\" class=\"image-thumb\" alt=\"Andrew-Zwally\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"author-bio\">\n                                                    <div class=\"author-name\">\n                                 Andrew Zwally                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"author-title\">\n                                Regional Director of Government Affairs &#038; Special Projects                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"author-desc\">\n                                <a class=\"show-author-bio\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-popup-id=\"-andrew-zwally-1\">Click to show bio<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"-andrew-zwally-1\" class=\"author-popup\">\n                <div class=\"popup-content\">\n                    <button class=\"author-popup-close\" data-close-id=\"-andrew-zwally-1\">\n                        <span><\/span>\n                        <span><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"popup-inner\">\n                        <p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n                        <div class=\"popup-author-container\">\n                            <div class=\"popup-author-image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-240x300.jpg\" class=\"popup-image\" alt=\"Andrew-Zwally\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-1320x1650.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Andrew-Zwally-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"popup-author-desc\">\n                                <p>Andrew Zwally is the Regional Director of Government Relations &amp; Special Projects for SitelogIQ Northeast. He first joined SitelogIQ in 2021 with extensive experience in state, local and federal government relations, grant writing and advocacy, and public policy. He earned his degree in Political Science from Susquehanna University and is a student at Harrisburg Area Community College studying under their Building Construction Management program.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Each year, schools across the country are home to new students and staff, each with unique and varying educational programming needs . As a space for both education and personal growth, your school\u2019s learning environment may require upgrades to improve comfort, safety, and indoor air quality, which impact students\u2019 health and performance. Funding for these types of infrastructure projects is often limited, however, both <a>the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act<\/a> and the Inflation Reduction Act may be the key to helping you implement necessary facility improvements and meet district goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was signed into law by President Joe Biden in November 2021. The investment into rebuilding America\u2019s infrastructure includes a variety of funding opportunities to improve schools facilities by delivering health and safety upgrades. The Department of Energy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/articles\/biden-harris-administration-announces-845-million-make-clean-energy-improvements-and-lower\">recently announced<\/a> a funding opportunity under its Renew America\u2019s Schools grant program to fund projects involving:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>High-Impact Energy Efficiency and Health Improvements, which includes direct reductions to school\u2019s energy costs, increase in energy efficiency, and improved teacher, and student health benefits<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Innovative Energy Technology Packages, which includes energy efficiency measures, renewable energy technologies, and alternative fuels for school uses<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Eligible applicants should look for an additional round of funding applications to be announced Spring 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inflation Reduction Act<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law by President Joe Biden in August 2022. This Act prioritizes the investment into renewable energy and related technologies, such as the deployment of heat-pumps, community solar, and EV charging stations. The IRA will offer funding for projects involving:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Energy efficient equipment and installation (HVAC, lighting, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Renewable energy systems<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Demand control energy storage<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Water conservation fixtures<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>EV charging fleets and infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>In addition, dedicated funding sources for school air quality grants and technical assistance has been created as a part of the IRA in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These specific grants include:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>$37.5M for activities to monitor and reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities, and<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>$12.5M for technical assistance to schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities to address environmental issues; develop school environmental quality plans that include standards for school building, design, construction, and renovation; and to identify and mitigate ongoing air pollution hazards.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Also falling under the IRA, the Affordable Clean Energy Plan will allow K-12 districts to tap into clean energy tax incentives through new direct pay opportunities, as well as other new or expanded grant and loan programs. The tax incentives will help enable school districts to implement renewable energy, including solar and geothermal. These specific incentives include:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>A tax deduction of up to $5 per square foot for energy efficiency upgrades, such as installing air source heat pumps, LED lighting, and heat pump water heaters.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>A tax credit up to $33 per MWh under the Production Tax Credit (PTC), a tax credit for clean energy production like solar energy.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<li>Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) of 30%-70% of installation costs for renewable energy products.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The Treasury Department is developing additional guidance around how the tax incentives will be treated for non-tax bearing entities. Guidance regarding the direct pay applications for these types of eligible applicants should be released before the end of the year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to release an application to pre-file this fall. Eligible applicants can file for tax credits on systems and solutions &#8211; such as solar energy, LED lighting, etc. &#8211; that have already been implemented in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How These Projects Benefit Your K-12 District<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image-1024x416.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11436\" style=\"width:840px;height:341px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image-1024x416.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image-768x312.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image.png 1138w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>As mentioned in our <a href=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/blog\/k12-facilities-impact-student-learning-health\/\"><strong>How K-12 Facilities Impact Student Learning and Health<\/strong><\/a> blog, the quality of your school\u2019s infrastructure can greatly impact the health of your students and staff as well as your students\u2019 ability to perform academically. We know that your top priority is keeping them in the learning environment. The IRA program can provide funding to help your district complete facility updates to create a healthier learning environment while improving your energy efficiency. Some examples of improvement projects the funding may support include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p><strong>1. Lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>While natural light has a variety of positive influences on learning and productivity due to its psychological and physiological effects, it\u2019s not without its disadvantages. It can\u2019t be the only light source, of course, as inclement weather, early winter darkness, and nighttime events all require a secondary source of lighting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Energy-saving lighting is an area where many schools can save money. Replacing old, headache-inducing lights with LED bulbs can reduce energy costs, decrease maintenance needs, and even improve safety due to their reduced heat output. These eco-friendly lights can also pair with advanced lighting controls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Connecting your lights to the Internet of Things (IoT) can automate the task of keeping your building bright. You can reduce consumption by turning off lights in spaces that are not in use or install lights that respond to the amount of natural daylight present, reducing or increasing the brightness as necessary. Many of these <a href=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/private-sector-solutions\/led-lighting-controls\/\">commercial lighting retrofit<\/a> solutions can also help make your facility more sustainable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/solutions\/public-sector-solutions\/k12-solutions\/architectural-lighting\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Graphic-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Graphic-3.png 605w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Graphic-3-300x102.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p><strong>2. Indoor Air Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a pronounced effect on children compared to adults, making IAQ in schools a matter of special importance. Poor IAQ can have an immediate impact on students and teachers, causing allergic reactions or asthma attacks in severe cases. IAQ impacts comfort levels as well, either promoting or detracting from positive attitudes and concentration. No one wants to feel trapped in a stuffy room.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>In addition to these immediately felt consequences, exposure to pollutants like dust, mold, and mildew can be detrimental to health long-term. One study even found that teachers with prolonged exposure to relative humidity levels that were either too high or too low were more likely to experience respiratory problems. Bacteria, viruses, allergens, and irritants may continue to thrive in a room despite efforts to sanitize surfaces because the RH is contributing to the problem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Every school should have their IAQ assessed to determine effective improvement measures. This includes auditing the HVAC system and identifying any potential pollutants that need to be filtered. A humidifier or dehumidifier may help maintain comfortable and healthy RH levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p><strong>3. Solar Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>For most school districts, energy costs are one of the highest budget expenditures. Often, school leadership is unaware that solar power can allow them to make a significant reduction in their energy consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>With solar panel installation, schools can meet the growing need for a sustainability program and save money that can be shifted for other district needs. Solar energy generation can help K-12 districts saves thousands in utility bills, create an eco-friendly and sustainable environment for its community, future-proof with a long-term solution for reliable energy sources, and provide an opportunity to educate its students about renewable energy and how to practice energy efficient habits with real examples.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Next Step to a Healthier K-12 Space<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>Now is the time to identify and plan for facility upgrades and improvements, and partner with a facility solutions expert to help deliver those projects. These unique funding opportunities will be competitive and have a limited application window.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>At SitelogIQ, we understand that your district is unique. We work closely with you through the funding application process and develop a customized plan for how to improve your school\u2019s facilities and learning spaces for your students and staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image-2-1024x416.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image-2-1024x416.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image-2-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image-2-768x312.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sitelogiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/k-12-image-2.png 1138w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xxs-12\">\n<p>If you need help developing an effective solution to boost the health and learning of your staff and students, SitelogIQ is an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/markets\/k-12-schools\/\">industry leader in K-12 facility management<\/a>&nbsp;solutions.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sitelogiq.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us today<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about our solutions and how we can help you create a healthy and save learning environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, schools across the country are home to new students and staff, each with unique and varying educational programming needs . 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