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Raised by Vincent Jackson

Florescent Light Ban - request for grant info

How is everyone handling the Fluorescent light ban? We have gotten a few bids and are in the hunt for a grant to cover the almost $250k project.

Any ideas on grants?

Created: April 04, 2025 10:04:19 AM

All Replies (3)

Linda Spreitzer April 04, 2025 - 04:14:47 PM
We utilized two companies to retrofit all of our lighting in 2017. We used Sparkfund to provide a affordable financing solution and Enertech to do the actual work in replacing all the lighting inside and outside of our building. Their websites are https://sparkfund.com/ and https://enertech.energy/ Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mrs Andrea Foust April 04, 2025 - 11:26:30 AM
Hi Vince,
My Husband is an electrical contractor and has been working with our school for the last 3 years changing these out. When I asked him about this, this was his response "There is really no reason to do it all at once if they don't have a grant. I can show them what we have charged you over the 3 years we have been doing it slow and sure. We can literally make this happen over years rather than all at once, by using what we take out. Main reason would be to spread out the cost." His contact information is Ken Foust, Electrical Solutions Corp. [email protected] and phone number is 303-777-9095 if you want to reach out to him.

They have done a great job with our school and being able to spread it out over a few years is much better than a 250K sticker shock. I'm sure he could help you out.

Andrea Foust, The Academy
Mrs Noelle Currell April 04, 2025 - 10:58:58 AM
We actually just went ahead and paid for the project ($50k for our campus). The savings for electricity will help for next year's budget.
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