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Rockingham County Schools awarded $300,000 DOE grant; eligible to pursue up to $7.8 million pending community plan and cost share
Summary
The district received a $300,000 Renew America Schools (DOE) award and is in a cohort eligible to pursue further funding (up to $7.8M) contingent on a community strategic plan and required cost shares; staff and Johnson Controls outlined next steps and community partners.
Rockingham County Schools announced Aug. 6 that it has been awarded $300,000 through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew America Schools program and is eligible to move to subsequent phases that could unlock up to $7.8 million for energy-efficiency projects, provided the district completes a community strategic plan and meets cost‑share requirements.
Superintendent Dr. Stover described the award as "hot off the presses" and said the district is one of about 16 single‑district awardees. "We were kind of like the dog that caught the car," he said, describing the district’s surprise at receiving the grant. The initial prize of $300,000 places the district in a cohort that can move into phase 2…
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