District to apply for state energy efficiency grants

District to apply for state energy efficiency grants

Walla Walla Public Schools is working with Quantum Engineering and Development, Inc. to apply for more than $1 million in state energy efficiency grants.

The district's approach will be a three phase process over the next three months which could net nearly a 1.5 (state)-to-1 (district) match.

Using this model, the district would receive $0.91 in state grants and incentives for every $1 of district funds invested. The proposed plan calls for $2.5 million in total project costs of which approximately $1 million would be funded through state grants.

Schools to see improvements include: Blue Ridge, Prospect Point, Pioneer, Berney, Garrison, Green Park , District Office, and Walla Walla High School .

Grant applications will begin in August and continue through October.