K-12 Energy Enhancement Program

The K-12 Energy Enhancement Program application period has closed. Applicants will be notified of their conditional award status prior to July 31, 2025.

Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, the K-12 Energy Enhancement Program (KEEP) invests approximately $2 million in eligible public K-12 schools that reside in rural school districts, to implement projects to reduce energy and tax burdens, increase energy resilience, and increase energy savings. The program’s intent is to complete energy reducing retrofits in a cost-effective manner that will yield long-term benefits for the community.

Application Period Opened: March 31, 2025

Application Period Closed: May 30, 2025 11:59PM MST

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:

Public K-12 schools located within rural school districts are eligible to apply for this funding. Rural school districts are defined in Idaho Code § 33-319. An eligible list of rural school districts can be found below in Helpful Resources.

Eligible Projects:

Installation of energy efficient lighting
HVAC upgrades
Weatherization, which includes weather sealing, replacement of windows and doors, and insulation
Purchase and installation of energy efficient appliances and equipment, including control systems, thermostats, furnaces and air conditioners
Retrofit of energy efficient pumps and motors in existing systems

Application Documents

Helpful Resources