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Public Schools Carbon-Free Assessment



Public Schools Carbon-Free Assessment

Your Path to Healthier Schools

A Public Schools Carbon-Free Assessment (PSCFA) is your ticket to a happier, healthier school. With the ability to apply for grants, guidance on becoming carbon-free in your energy usage, and a no-cost, no-hassle process, the PSCFA allows you to make a significant impact to your school’s future without disruption to your day-to-day schedule. After all, you’re busy shaping our future astronauts and presidents!

Request Your FREE Assessment

Start Online

Use our online form to provide your information and you will be contacted by a ComEd representative.

Give Us a Call

Call 855-433-2700 during normal business hours to speak with a PSCFA representative.

Send an Email

Email us at BusinessEE@ComEd.com and a PSCFA representative will respond shortly.

Public Schools Carbon-Free Assessment (PSCFA) Program

What Is It?

  1. ComEd’s Public Schools Carbon Free Assessment (PSCFA) program was created as a result of the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) that was passed in September 2021.
  2. CEJA includes provisions to phase out carbon emissions from the energy and transportation sectors. As part of this legislation, public schools can receive a carbon-free assessment from ComEd at no cost.
  3. This free, non-interruptive assessment includes an inspection of the building envelope and mechanical insulation. We’ll also determine the infrastructure and estimated costs needed for electrification, the building’s solar energy potential, and opportunities to save energy and reduce costs.
  4. To qualify for a grant under Section 5-40 of the School Construction Law, a public school district must submit a copy of a PSCFA report (if a PSCFA has been performed) or request the PSCFA and submit a copy of the report as soon as it becomes available.
  5. Program ends December 31, 2029.

School Benefits

  1. There is NO cost to the public school for the PSCFA.
  2. Facility assessments are scheduled on dates and times that work best for the school and avoid disruption to staff and students.
  3. Receive guidance on becoming carbon-free.
  4. Identify ComEd energy efficiency project incentives and third-party funding sources.
  5. Identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions associated with energy usage.
  6. Receive requirements for supporting electrification of the school’s space heating, water heating, and transportation needs.
  7. Learn about the property’s solar energy potential.
  8. Learn about the investment needed for WELL certification for healthier schools.

How to Get Started

  1. Request your free assessment online, over the phone, or via email
    1. Online Form
    2. 855-433-2700
    3. BusinessEE@ComEd.com
  2. Receive a questionnaire via e-mail within 24-48 hours
  3. We will contact you to schedule the assessment on a date and time that works best for the school
  4. Our team will conduct a high-level interview with the school’s facility, energy, or building engineer
  5. We perform the on-site facility walkthrough with a school escort
  6. Within 4-6 weeks of sign-up, we will deliver the assessment report and review it with you to answer questions. We will then confidentially file it with the State on your behalf, including sending a copy to the Illinois Power Authority and Capital Development Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about the program, including what's included, how long it will take, and more, view our FAQ sheet.
For more details on WELL certification, view our WELL certification sheet.

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