The Facilities Department is proposing a district-wide project to replace aging lighting infrastructure, improve lighting quality, and reduce energy consumption in school buildings. The proposal emphasizes leveraging National Grid utility incentives and a three-year, zero-percent interest financing arrangement to minimize upfront capital needs and generate long-term energy savings. The department is currently seeking School Committee authorization to proceed with formal program approval from National Grid, evaluate available incentives, and pursue financing pre-approval, with final project authorization to return to the Committee after details are finalized.No vendor has been selected yet, and the scope appears to involve comprehensive lighting upgrades, controls, and related implementation support across multiple facilities. This is a strong pre-RFP signal for energy services companies, lighting manufacturers, and financing partners to engage around audit support, design, turnkey implementation, and performance monitoring options that align with the utility program requirements.

Project is contingent on National Grid final program approval and financing pre-approval; final agreements will return to the School Committee for execution.