Tag: school buildings

U.S. Department of Education Honors Top Green Schools of 2024

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 3, 2024 Green Building

Updated: May 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education revealed the 2024 Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. The announcement came as the White House hosted the first-ever Summit for Sustainable and Healthy K-12 School Buildings and Grounds. Across the country, 41 schools, 10 districts, three postsecondary institutions, and one early learning center are being […]

Facilities Benefit from U.S. Department of Energy Grants

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Aug 9, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Aug 9, 2023

While facilities managers in many governmental entities, organizations, and companies want to make sustainability upgrades to their facilities, many lack the funding or education to do so, but help is available thanks to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant funds, a topic that was discussed during a recent CityAge Houston online event called “Decarbonizing America’s […]

A Sustainable Approach to School Infrastructure Upgrades

By Dan Arant, Brightly Jul 20, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Jul 20, 2023

In late 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Renew America’s Schools federal grant program, enacted to set aside $500 million for energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, building insulation, and renewable energy sources for K-12 schools in need. The goal is for these major investments to lead to healthier learning environments and lower energy […]