Case Studies
Schools across the country have already taken steps to adopt clean energy technologies that save money and create the healthiest environments for students and teachers alike. See below for some examples of schools and districts leading the way as the Inflation Reduction Act and state level incentives make it easier for more schools to successfully make the green transition.
Seattle Public Schools in Washington receives a $7,970,439 check!
Seattle Public Schools had ground-source heat pump systems installed at three elementary schools. The district employed apprentices and met high-road labor standards in all three projects.
North Fayette Valley Community School District in Iowa receives a $873,483 check!
West Union Elementary School replaced its failing 1957 boiler with a ground-source heat pump system. Casper Plumbing and Heating, a local contractor, completed this $4.2 million project.
Saint Paul Public Schools
In 2023, St. Paul Public Schools District installed its first ground-source heat pump system for heating and cooling in the district, marking a significant step towards their goal of reducing emissions by 45% by 2030.
Fort River School
Amherst Regional Public School’s new elementary school project is expected to secure around $1.6M in utility rebates and over $4M in federal reimbursements from the Inflation Reduction Act. With these combined incentives, the cost of installing ground-source heat pumps is projected to be lower than a traditional fossil gas heating system.
Maplewood Middle School
In August 2024, Greenbrier Public Schools installed a ground-source heat pump system and the largest district-owned solar array in the state.