Massachusetts is home to approximately 1,800 public school buildings responsible for 880,000 metric tons of carbon every year. Electrifying and decarbonizing these buildings represents a significant opportunity for the state to reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. While school districts are well-versed in capital planning, they may not have the experience or technical expertise necessary to incorporate energy efficiency, electrification and decarbonization measures into their capital planning projects.
Green School Works was created to help K-12 public schools install and maintain clean energy infrastructure. Funding will go toward both technical assistance and installation/construction. MassCEC incorporated input from K-12 school building decarbonization stakeholders in the design of the Green School Works Program.
Current Opportunities
Green School Works Technical Assistance Services
The Green School Works Technical Assistance Services program offers support and resources to public schools in Massachusetts for decarbonization planning and the transition to energy-efficient buildings, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net-zero goals.
Program Schedule
| Program Component | Timing |
|---|---|
| Request for Qualifications for Technical Assistance Vendors | Qualifications due April 8, 2025* |
| Technical assistance enrollment for schools & districts | Rolling |
| Implementation grant funding | Proposals due February 13, 2026 |
*MassCEC will consider additional vendors on a rolling basis if they apply with a partner school or district for an eligible project.
2025 Awardees
In June 2025, MassCEC announced 18 awards totaling more than $52 million to help upgrade public school facilities across the Commonwealth. Read the press release.
Round 1 Grants
- 95 G St. / South Boston High School Building
- Alfred Glickman Elementary School
- Barnstable United Elementary School
- Excel Academy Charter High School
- Greylock Elementary School
- Horace Mann Laboratory School
- Jeanne D'Arc School
- Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
- Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
- Otis Elementary School
- Plouffe Middle School
- Ralph C Mahar Regional School
- Reingold Elementary School
- Richard L Wilkins Elementary School
- Samoset Middle School
- Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
- Snug Harbor Elementary School
- William S. Greene Elementary School
Technical Assistance
- Salem High School
- Horace Mann Laboratory School
- Snug Harbor Elementary School
- Lincoln-Hancock Community School
- Plouffe Middle School
- Lynn Vocational Technical Institute (LVTI)
- Lynn Classical High School
- Lynn English High School
- Thurgood Marshall Middle School
- Discovery Academy (LVTI Annex)
- Sisson Elementary School
- Ingalls Elementary School
- Harrington Elementary School
- Capt William G Shoemaker School
- Julia F. Callahan School
- Montclair Elementary School
- Atlantic Middle School
- Samoset Middle School
- Salisbury Elementary School
Additional Resources
Agencies, Organizations and Programs
Funding for improving school infrastructure
- Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
- Mass Save
- MA DOER Climate Leader Communities
- MA DOER Green Communities Designation & Grant Program
- U.S. DOE Renew America's Schools
Advocacy groups
Informational Resources
General
- MA legislation on Section 35: Green School Works
- MA Federal Funds and & Infrastructure Office
- MASC/M.A.S.S. Conference - New funding for improving existing school facilities
Investment tax credit information
Clean energy awareness curriculum
Contact Us
- Please email greenschools@masscec.com with any general inquiries.
- To be notified of program updates, sign up for our Green School Works email list.
- Subscribe to MassCEC’s High Performance Buildings mailing list to be notified of future buildings-related opportunities.