# DOE Funds Regional School Energy Hubs

The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $100 million through A+STEPS to establish regional technical-assistance hubs that will help K–12 districts plan and carry out energy and facility upgrades. DOE expects hub applications to open in November 2026, with a January 15, 2027 deadline at 11:59 p.m. Eastern; four to eight hubs are anticipated, each receiving $2 million to $5 million per funding round. School districts cannot apply for hub funding directly. DOE expects to offer districts a separate assistance process in spring or summer 2027, including up to $250,000 per participating district for initial improvements.

- Prospective hub applicants can prepare proposals around energy audits, strategic planning, workforce training, and connections to project developers and financing; the stated application deadline is **January 15, 2027**.
- The separate district process may generate project demand for HVAC, building controls, electrical infrastructure, and building-envelope upgrades. Districts should distinguish this later assistance opportunity from the hub application.
- Energy-service providers, facility contractors, and technical-assistance organizations can assess their capacity to support regional hubs or future district projects, based on the activities DOE described.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

### Sources
- [DOE announces up to $100 million to help schools cut energy costs, modernize facilities | American School & University](https://www.asumag.com/funding/news/55417454/doe-announces-up-to-100-million-to-help-schools-cut-energy-costs-modernize-facilities) - American School & University