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GRANTS & INFO FOR ILLINOIS SCHOOLS
Renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass holds
great promise for reducing America's dependence on imported and
polluting energy sources. By working with public and nonprofit
partners, the Foundation helps organizations harness these vital
renewable energy resources.
The Foundation's renewable energy grant programs
include support for:
Guidelines
- Projects demonstrating the market viability of
solar, thermal, biomass, fuel cells or emerging renewable
technologies.
- Community-based wind power generation serving the
on-site energy needs of community institutions such as schools,
colleges and municipal facilities.
- Programs designed to develop consumer demand and
training to advance for renewable energy throughout Illinois.
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Financial Assistance for School Renewable Energy
Projects
Public Act 095-0046
An ACT concerning education
• Subject to appropriation of funds.
- Renewable energy grant program - solar, geothermal, and wind
- Installation, acquisition, construction, and improvement of
renewable energy resources in public schools
• Grant coverage
- 50% of cost
- Maximum grant of $1,000,000
- School must demonstrate 50% cost share
- School may fund its portion with private funds
School Ownership of Wind Farm
Public Act 095-0390
An Act concerning education
A school district may own/operate a wind farm
- Individually or jointly
- must reduce directly or indirectly energy or other operating costs of
school district
- School district may ask for assistance of any State agency in obtaining
financing options.
- A community college district is covered by the same provisions as a
school district
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