They will be used to develop energy management strategies.
Annapolis, Md (KM) Frederick County Public Schools is one of 13 school districts in Maryland to receive funding for enhanced energy efficiency. The Governor’s Office says FCPS will be getting $103,000 to develop energy management strategies, and $92,000 to create an energy road map for carbon-neutral operations.
This funding is part of $24 million from the Maryland Energy Administration to help school systems improve their energy savings, reduce greenhouse emissions boost energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
“Our K-12 schools stand on the front lines of our work to accelerate the push toward a more sustainable future,” says Maryland Governor Wes Moore, in a statement. “By taking a leading role in the clean energy transition, Maryland public schools are proving to the state and the country how we can cut costs, boost energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. It’s not either/or—it’s yes, yes and yes.”
The Governor’s Office says the funding is in alignment with Maryland’s broader climate goals as outlined by the Climate Solutions Now Act which aims for a 60 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2031.
The other school systems receiving these funds are Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Garrett County Public Schools, Baltimore City Schools, Dorchester County Public Schools, Wicomico County Public Schools and Prince George’s County Public Schools.
By Kevin McManus