AUB PARTNERS WITH TVA ON $10,000 GRANT TO ATHENS CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Athens Utilities Board announced today that Athens City Middle School has received a $10,000 Building Energy Upgrade grant through TVA’s School Uplift Program.

The program’s year-long energy management training program helps the school make smart choices that improve classroom learning while saving money through energy conservation.  The program was developed with the state of Tennessee’s Energy Efficient Schools Initiative.

Participating schools compete to earn grants by reducing energy waste through behavioral changes and by engaging students as well as school faculty and staff.

“School Uplift is a great way for us to invest in our community and to partner with TVA on something we believe in,” said AUB’s Amy McDonald, who worked with the school on the program.

“It is great to see Athens City Middle School earn a grant that will help them improve facilities, making the school more energy efficient and more comfortable for teachers and students.

“Everyone involved at the middle school, including faculty, staff, and students, are really committed to making energy efficiency a priority.  Their hard work earned this grant and AUB wants to recognize this and congratulate them,” McDonald said.

Athens City Middle School is one of 118 schools that have completed School Uplift.  On average, participating schools have saved nearly 10% on their annual energy bills from behavior changes alone. 

“Every dollar invested in our schools helps districts allocate resources to where it matters most – educating our children,” said Monika Beckner, vice president of TVA’s Energy Services & Programs.

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