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Calexico Unified nears completion of energy modernization; district cites grant funding and guaranteed savings

Calexico Unified School District Board of Trustees · February 27, 2026
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Climate Tech and district staff told trustees that Phase 2 of a districtwide energy modernization has replaced or upgraded hundreds of HVAC units and installed solar shade structures and EV chargers at multiple sites, and that a mix of grants and financing plus a contract performance guarantee will offset costs.

Calexico Unified trustees heard an update on the district’s Phase 2 energy infrastructure modernization program, including HVAC replacements, solar shade structures, EV charging and funding plans that district staff say will be offset by future energy savings.

Ashley Lowe of Climate Tech summarized Phase 2 work: HVAC modernizations across numerous sites, building automation upgrades, CO2 monitoring (a requirement for Cal SHAPE grants), solar shade structures at 12 sites, EV chargers at nine sites, and roof replacements. Lowe said most work is complete except for some window modernization projects that remain on hold…

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