The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promoting this recognition program for schools from its partners at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Efficient and Healthy Schools Program. The goal is to recognize schools and school districts for improving their energy performance, advancing resilience and promoting a healthy learning environment. Recent honorees improved their facilities’ indoor air quality, lighting and building controls.
Visit the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program website for details on the four recognition categories, success stories from previous honorees, a fact sheet on the program and the application form itself. The deadline to submit your application is December 20.
The recognition program also provides support for schools and districts interested in applying. Contact schools@lbl.gov for:
- One-on-one technical assistance.
- Cohorts to provide opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.
- Mentorship from previous recognition honorees.
- Tailored and packaged resources to help implement projects.
Benefits of recognition include:
Checklist courtesy of DOE
In addition, EPA offers free indoor air quality (IAQ) tools for schools resources to help schools maintain a healthy indoor environment by identifying, correcting and preventing IAQ problems. Learn more about the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance and access other valuable school environmental health resources at EPA.
If you have questions about the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance, contact iaqschools@epa.gov.
