Project Traits

State: Iowa

Congressional District: IA02

Organization Type: School

Partner Organization(s) Type: Commercial

Project Type: Retrofit

Energy Sector: Buildings

Energy Subsector: Gas-to-Electric, Retrofit,

Project Start Year: 2023

Project Launch Year: 2024

Outcomes & Impacts

Private Investment: $3,326,517

Jobs Announced or Created: Unknown

People Served: 1,100

Projected Economic Impact: Unknown

Undaunted K12 announced that six school districts have been awarded federal funds for clean energy projects. These projects will make schools safer, healthier, and more sustainable. This highlights the importance of investing in climate action at educational institutions. These initiatives aim to create resilient learning environments for students.

West Union Elementary School replaced its failing 1957 boiler with a ground-source heat pump system. Casper Plumbing and Heating, a local contractor, completed this $4.2 million project.