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Conference explores options for school solar

Conference explores options for school solar

Several speakers discussed solar power from various perspectives during the September 25 Iowa School Energy Conference in Ames. Tyler Puls of Des Moines Public Schools discussed his district’s experience with a school-owned solar project, while Julie Weisshar of EAIS...

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Trainings for radon testing under way

Trainings for radon testing under way

Steve Guyer of the Iowa Environmental Council spoke about the Inflation Reduction Act, net metering, and direct pay for clean energy incentives the September 25 Iowa School Energy Conference in Ames.

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IRA benefits for Iowa schools

IRA benefits for Iowa schools

Steve Guyer of the Iowa Environmental Council spoke about the Inflation Reduction Act, net metering, and direct pay for clean energy incentives the September 25 Iowa School Energy Conference in Ames.

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Electric buses drive toward the future

Electric buses drive toward the future

Tim Hood and Tim Lemrick of Sidney Community School District (CSD) spoke about their experiences working with electric school buses at the September 25 Iowa School Energy Conference in Ames. The district, according to Hood, acquired three electric school buses after...

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The New Guy learns about EAIS, Part 2

You don’t know what you don’t know. As the new guy around the Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS) office, I’m in heavy duty learning mode. Because there’s a lot I didn’t know about this nimble organization’s to-do list. EAIS provides energy management, radon...

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The New Guy Learns about EAIS, Part 1

You don't know what you don't know. As the new guy around the Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS) office, I’m in warp speed learning mode. Because there’s a lot I didn’t know about this nimble organization’s to-do list. In short, EAIS provides energy management,...

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Join Our Team–EAIS Is Hiring!

Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS) is looking for a dedicated, fun and hardworking person to provide organizational and administrative support to the EAIS executive director. This person will also assist with the development, creation and implementation of EAIS...

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Remembering Kelly Needles

Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS) is sad to share that one of our original supporters, Kelly Needles, has passed away. One of our favorite things about Kelly was his positive attitude. When you asked how he was doing, even as he was fighting cancer, every day...

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EAIS Awarded Region 14 Intermediary Grant

Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS), a statewide nonprofit based in Creston, IA, has been selected by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) as Area/Region 14's Intermediary Work-Based Learning Grant recipient for the 2023-24 school year. EAIS is excited to be working...

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