(Imperial Irrigation District launching a new Grants program)....It is the New Grants or Energy Modernization in School program.

Also known as Gems. Thge IID says it is to foster energy savings practices and support a sustainable future. They say Gems is a revival of the Learning Energy Awareness Program, or LEAP. It aims to assist schools within the IID's service territory, including public, private and charter schools, in adopting more energy efficient technologies. Eligible projects may be fully funded, with grants up to $35,000 available for the installation of energy saving HVAC equipment. Applications and project saings must be submitted by 5 pm May 9th. The award notification will be June 6th. Milestone documentation will be due June 20th. Project completion is December 12th.