WWU and Ferndale School District Awarded State Grants for Energy Efficiency Enhancements

Several school districts in Skagit County have received state funding to enhance energy efficiency. The Washington State Department of Commerce announced nearly $30 million in grants for projects across the state on September 1. Among the recipients, Western Washington University is set to receive over $1 million for energy-efficient improvements to comply with the state’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard. The Ferndale School District is allocated almost $50,000 for an audit to uncover potential cost-saving energy measures. Other Skagit County districts, including Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Burlington, and Concrete, also benefited from the funding.