Metro earns $1.5M to make schools more energy efficient

The Energy Efficient Schools Council Fund was established with $90 million in excess lottery funds in the Energy Efficient Schools Initiative of 2008. The energy efficient projects implemented with incentive grants will actually save the taxpayers money by lowering energy costs at public school facilties. Incentive grants were allocated to all 136 public school districts across the state based upon $22 per student. This initiative allows every school district access to funds to implement energy efficient projects, lower utility bills, improve indoor air quality, create a better learning environment, and improve safety. We should thank our Legislators for creating this opportunity to improve our schools and thank all those who purchased a lottery ticket and hoped for a better future. The K-12 students across the state are our future and we are improving their facilities because we care about our kids and their future.