The PSCFA is a free program offered by Ameren Illinois that helps K-12 public schools plan for a cleaner, more energy-efficient future, with the goal of supporting schools in moving toward carbon-free energy usage by 2030.

This program is offered by Ameren Illinois at no cost to K-12 public school districts.

Ameren Illinois is committed to helping schools reduce energy costs, improve student building performance, and meet state and federal clean energy goals.

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of energy-saving opportunities, including low-to-no-cost recommendations, as well as a roadmap for the District to become carbon-free. A completed PSCFA report also helps a District maintain its eligibility for certain state funding.

1. Enroll online.
2. Kickoff call with an onboarding specialist.
3. Submit facility info (floor plans, building age, square footage).
4. Schedule assessments (on-site and remote).
5. Receive your report.

Each school building will be evaluated for:

• Energy efficiency savings opportunities
• Mechanical insulation and building envelope improvements
• Solar energy potential
• Upgrades needed to support electrification of space and water heating
• Infrastructure required to support electric bus and vehicle charging
• Steps to achieve WELL or similar building certification

Click here to fill out the enrollment form. Once your form is submitted, an onboarding specialist will contact you to guide you through the next steps.

Yes. There are federal, state, and local grants, loans, and tax credits available. Ameren Illinois also offers financial incentives to help cover the cost of many of the recommended energy-saving upgrades. Click here to view available resources.

After your school receives the assessment report, an Energy Advisor from the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program will follow up to provide assistance in securing financial incentives to lower the cost of energy-saving equipment upgrades.

• Smaller Districts: 1–2 days
• Larger Districts: One or more weeks
• The final report is typically delivered 6-8 weeks after the on-site energy efficiency evaluation has been completed.

You can opt out of the solar portion of the assessment if your current system meets your needs.

You can still receive recommendations for fleet and/or visitor EV charging stations for future planning purposes at no cost.