Clean Buildings Compliance: Requirements, Timelines & Resources (10.15.26)-PPT - 10.15.26 - Clean Buildings Updates

PPT - 10.15.26 - Clean Buildings Updates - OSPI Capital Grants

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OSPI offers capital grants to support energy assessments, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency in schools.<br /><br />The Small District Energy Assessment grant has $5 million from the 2023 capital budget still available in EGMS under Form Package 286. Districts serving 1,000 or fewer students can apply for an ASHRAE Level 2 audit. Funding is $0.35 per square foot of assessed space, with no district match requirement or funding cap.<br /><br />For the 2027 capital budget, OSPI is requesting $106.5 million for indoor air quality and energy-efficiency projects. The proposed funding would support HVAC installation, repair, or replacement, prioritizing projects that help districts comply with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Of the requested amount, $60 million would be available to districts with fewer than 3,000 students, $40 million to districts with more than 3,000 students, and $6.5 million for indoor air quality or energy assessments for districts of any size.

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