Bill > HR4966

This bill, the Healthier and Greener Schools Act of 2021, would require the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public school facilities. The key provisions of the bill include: - Establishing a competitive grant program for eligible entities (a consortium of a local educational agency and other partners) to make energy improvements to public schools, such as upgrades to building systems, installation of renewable energy technologies, and the installation of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure. - Prioritizing grants for eligible entities that serve students in environmental justice communities or communities affected by natural/man-made disasters, have renovation/repair funding needs, and serve a high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced price lunch. - Allowing grant funds to be used for operation and maintenance training, third-party investigation and analysis, and development of continuing education curricula related to the energy improvements. - Requiring compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for any construction work funded by the grants. - Authorizing $100 million in appropriations for the grant program annually from fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4966/all-info