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Was it a hot back to school for you, too? Did you know that the Inflation Reduction Act will enable schools to claim cash reimbursements for up to 50% of modern HVAC solutions that provide cooling? These are uncapped, non-competitive dollars available to all schools! There’s never been a better time to make our school buildings green and save money on necessary upgrades at the same time! Curious to learn more? Check out our new web resource sharing how the Inflation Reduction Act can help improve school buildings in your community, and share it with the education leaders in your life. #ClimateReadySchools #IRAforSchools

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit is happening April 30 – May 2 in Washington D.C. This is a great opportunity to learn about emerging technologies and innovative strategies in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and water and waste reduction from industry experts, market leaders, and peers. K-12 schools and districts are eligible for travel assistance on a first-come, first-serve basis!

Have an upcoming Elective Pay filing deadline for projects completed in 2024? Want to learn more about how to unlock federal clean energy funding for your community? Tune into an upcoming webinar with Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, @Take Action Minnesota, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, and Lawyers For Good Government, this Friday, March 28 at 3pm ET. Open to everyone!

Today, we released a new report with EdTrust covering the impacts of the recent wildfire-related school closures on students across Southern California. As communities begin to heal, the effects on students continue to be deeply felt. Weather-related school closures can cost more than a few days off school—from academic setbacks, loss of school-base supports or resources, and social-emotional challenges. In January alone, over 1,000 California schools closed, affecting more than 725,000 students, many from vulnerable communities such as multilingual learners (40%) and students with disabilities (10%). For these students, the closures have worsened existing inequities in their education, well-being, and more. With extreme weather events increasing in California and nationwide, state and local leaders must act now to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure and better support schools to protect students. Their futures depend on it. Download and share the report: https://lnkd.in/gunsvkB6 #WildfireImpact #EducationalEquity

Congratulations to the district leaders of Denver Public Schools, Erin Stutzman of Boise School District, Darien Clary of Austin Independent School District, and all of this year's Center for Green Schools?and?Green Schools National Network 2025 'Best of Green Schools' recipients! Your dedication to creating healthier, more resilient learning environments for students is truly inspiring. https://lnkd.in/g3C_gT-s #GSC25

Yesterday, EdSource featured an op-ed by Undaunted’s co-founder Jonathan Klein and Andra Yeghoian of Ten Strands calling upon California leaders to take swift, targeted action to advance climate-resilient schools and protect California’s school children from extreme weather risks. "A previous generation of state leaders made sure schools could keep our children safe in an earthquake — it’s time to do the same for the threats posed by extreme heat and weather." Read the op-ed and help us spread the word — our students and schools can't afford to wait. https://lnkd.in/gWJKZRqS

Thanks to everyone who came to our session earlier this week at the Green Schools Conference #GSC25, where we explored how schools can access energy tax credits and financing opportunities to modernize infrastructure, reduce operating costs, and build resilience. Session Highlights: ??Alyssa Curran (World Resources Institute) moderated this fantastic panel and shared funding resources and financing opportunities for electric school buses. ??Sara Ross (UndauntedK12) presented on the federal energy tax credits available to help improve school facilities. ??Karly Pulido (Miami-Dade County Public Schools) shared insights on the process and key lessons learned as her district utilized federal grants and energy tax credits to make improvements to facilities and transportation. ??Clark Seipt (Loudoun County Public Schools) shared how her district leveraged an Energy Savings Performance Contract to achieve ambitious sustainability goals with aging infrastructure and a limited budget. We appreciate those who joined us, and a special thank you to Green Schools National Network and Center for Green Schools for hosting! Missed the session? Check out the presentation slides here: https://lnkd.in/gVQ2PDA3

Are you heading to Orlando for the Green Schools Conference next week? Undaunted's Co-Founder,?Sara Ross, will be speaking alongside?Alyssa Curran?(World Resources Institute),?Clark Seipt ?(Loudoun County Public Schools), and?Karly Pulido?(Miami-Dade County Public Schools) on a panel about how schools can access energy tax credits and financing opportunities to modernize infrastructure and lower operating costs. ? Funding a Greener Tomorrow: Finance and Tax Credits for Clean Energy ? Wednesday, March 3rd, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM We hope to see you there! ?? https://lnkd.in/gh9y6jNb #GSC25

We are grateful for the leadership of more than 130 mayors and local electeds from across 39 states, including mayors from Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Orlando, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, and Jackson, MS, who are calling on Congress to preserve Elective Pay and the energy tax credits that have driven economic growth and prosperity in their communities. These tax credits are critical to unleash American energy independence, lower energy bills, and protect our right to clean air and water. Read the letter here: https://lnkd.in/gMT3Vmgy

Have you heard? UndauntedK12 is looking for ambitious leaders fill TWO new roles on our team: Director, State and Local Engagement and Program Director-Upper Midwest. Please share with your networks, or apply if you think you might be the right fit. https://lnkd.in/gmYxUrT6