The Public School Carbon Free Assessment Program was launched in 2024 as a way to help public schools throughout its service territory to save money on utility bills, and reduce the schools’ carbon footprint.  Michael Pittman, the manager of DER and New Clean Energy Programs for Ameren Illinois says that the carbon-free assessment program works through a thorough review of each school building.

There are some things that Pittman can discover whether it’s long term or short term.

Some low-cost items can help with real savings such as switching to LED lights and automatic scheduling of heating and cooling.

Schools receive reports after the assessment on what they can do next. 

These assessments are needed for Illinois state funding. The state of Illinois created this program and linked state construction and modernization with these assessments. This comes at no cost to the school. Again, to find out more information about the program is www.amerenillinoissavings.com/pscfa.