DOER PON-ENE-2026-016 Transforming Energy in Schools Initiative Program Opportunity Notice 10.03.25

The Transforming Energy in Schools Initiative Program Opportunity Notice aims to support the full or substantial decarbonization of schools located in low-income communities. The program will provide approximately $11 million in funding to each community, with a total of $57 million available across the Commonwealth. The funding will be used for energy efficiency, decarbonization, on-site renewable energy generation, infrastructure, and resiliency investments. Eligible applicants include school districts, municipalities, or individual school administrations in Massachusetts with a proposed project in a school that meets the minimum criteria. The project must reduce fossil fuel use by a minimum of 60%, and the school must serve a minimum of 40% low-income student population. The application requires a comprehensive building assessment, a project champion, and a plan for community and occupant engagement. • Key elements of the project include: • Energy load reduction measures • Decarbonization measures, such as heat pump systems • Climate resiliency components, such as on-site renewable energy generation and battery storage • Community engagement and benefits • Project champion and owner's project manager • Commitment to sharing data and participating in evaluation activities