TVA to Award $210,000 Grant to Franklin Academy
Special to the Packet
Columbus Light and Water announced that Franklin Academy, in the Columbus Municipal School District, received a $210,000 Building Energy Upgrade or Learning Environment grant from TVA’s School Uplift program. The program helps public schools save money by making smart energy choices and cutting energy waste through behavior changes. Participating schools compete to earn grants. Since 2021, the School Uplift program has helped 118 public schools in the seven-state region. On average, participating schools have saved nearly 10% on their annual energy bills from behavior changes alone. TVA EnergyRight and Columbus Light and Water will recruit public K-12 schools for the 2024-2025 program.“Every dollar invested in our schools helps districts allocate resources to where it matters most– educating our children,” said Monika Beckner, vice president of TVA’s Energy Services & Programs. “We’re inspired by the winners of this year’s School Uplift grants and proud of their dedication to reducing energy waste and building a sustainable future for us all.”
