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Clean energy solutions coming to a school near you!

SchoolLockersThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction announced today that 28 school districts around the state will collectively receive $20 million to improve energy efficiency in public schools. Seattle Public Schools will receive $500,000.

From today’s news release:

The award is part of a $40 million commitment by the state Legislature to help schools produce long-term energy and operational savings, improve the indoor environmental qualities of schools and help stimulate construction-industry jobs in the state.

“We’re pleased with the ways districts are becoming more energy efficient,” said Randy Dorn, state superintendent. “We are seeing projects that replace old heating systems with newer, more energy-efficient systems. Some districts are replacing old fluorescent lighting fixtures for which bulbs are no longer being made. Students and staff will benefit from a better indoor environment.”

The $40 million commitment is part of the Jobs Now Act approved by the Legislature in 2012. Jobs Now is a $2.2 billion investment that created over 22,000 shovel-ready jobs throughout the state.

You can read the full news release here.