Energy CLASS (Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools) Prize, Info Session – Feb 16

Posted by U.S. Department of Energy on February 14, 2023

Announcing a NEW Office Hour session (virtual info session)for the Energy CLASS Prize for building capacity within local educational agencies to identify and implement energy and health improvements in public school facilities on February 16 at 6 PM.

Come eager to ask any remaining questions about full application submission requirements, eligibility rules, and the upcoming February 28 deadline.

The Energy CLASS (Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools) Prize is designed to provide training and cash prizes to school district administrations and facility staff to make energy management a sustainable feature of their communities, while positioning them to make meaningful infrastructure improvements that will reduce utility costs, improve indoor air quality, and improve learning environments long-term.

A total of $4.5 million in awards is available, including $3.75 million in cash prizes for selected LEAs to fund energy management professionals-in-training and an additional $750,000 in technical assistance from Energy CLASS Training Network partners. The Energy CLASS Training Network includes professional organizations and energy efficiency experts who will provide training and support to Energy CLASS participants throughout the program.

Check out the prize FAQs or watch the Energy CLASS Prize Informational Webinar for further information.

Be sure to follow the Energy CLASS Prize on HeroX to stay up-to-date on all prize-related news.

If you need additional support, please reach out to us at energyclassprize@nrel.gov.