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cannot be fully realized until the Future Energy Jobs Act of 2016 is updated to allow for more public bodies to take advantage of the savings and benefits that come from on-site renewable energy development.” CommittedToHelpingMembers SaveMoney The initiative with Future Green, in a way, is nothing new for IASA. We have tried to help member school districts lower utility costs for more than 20 years. It was created after the passage of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) in 2016, which shifted the state’s focus and goals more toward renewable energy sources. IASA, IASB and IASBO leaders were looking for a way to best utilize the new law to benefit member districts.

Future Green works with a program manager to develop and manage the renewable energy purchasing consortium, along with the development, financing, construction and operation of the renewable energy projects. It has a non-paid Board of Trustees, representing IASA, IASB and IASBO. Chances are, you have additional questions about how the program works and what steps you should take. If so, we encourage you to contact Future Green using the information below. And, of course, come visit IASA headquarters and see our solar panels—and large, wooden light switch prop— for yourself.

To learn more about the different ways joining Future Green can save your district money, visit future-green.org or email Haj Young at haj@future-green.org.

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