Grant Recipients
Since 2015, Avista has offered grants for the installation of solar energy projects in order to promote renewables and our My Clean Energy™ (formerly Buck-a-Block) program.
Our previous grant recipients include:
- Kendrick School District
The Kendrick Joint School District #283 serves the communities of Juliaetta and Kendrick, Idaho. The Kendrick Junior/Senior High School Solar Project helps faculty teach students about science, economics and potential careers in solar/ renewable energy. System size: 10 kW roof mounted solar array - Palouse Discovery Science Center
The Palouse Discovery Science Center in Pullman provides educational programs, exhibits, teaching collections and hands-on science activities for all ages. The solar array helps inspire students to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. System size: 3.4 kW ground mounted solar array - Northeast Community Center
The Northeast Community Center (NECC) seeks to improve the quality of life for residents of northeast Spokane. Located near three public schools and a youth center, it provides opportunities to educate K-12 students about the value of renewable energy. System size: 7.4 kW awning mounted solar array - North Wall Schools
North Wall School in Spokane provides quality education and a loving Christian atmosphere for infants and kids through 6th grade. Thanks to the campus array, the school’s resource conservation curriculum now includes a real-time example of how renewable energy is produced. System size: 3.4 kW pole campus solar array will mounted solar array - Kettle Falls School District
Kettle Falls School District No. 212 is home to approximately 800 students. The on-site solar array builds student interest in renewable energy and helps educate the public on the economic and environmental benefits of solar power. System size: 10 kW ground mounted solar array - North Central High School
North Central High is one of five high schools in the Spokane School District. The solar array is part of a new 24-classroom (STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) complex that was constructed at the school in 2014. System size: 10 kW solar array; rooftop mounted system - West Valley School District Transportation Building
The West Valley School District Transportation Building in Spokane Valley sits adjacent to Seth Woodard Elementary School (one of 10 schools in the District’s jurisdiction). The Outdoor Learning Center and Spokane Valley Tech educates students and the public about solar power. System size: 20 kW solar array; 72 - 285 watt panels; rooftop mounted system - Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
Idaho’s Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI) encourages sustainable living and provides a variety of quality educational programs to schools, community groups and adults. System size: 6.27 kW solar array; 22 - 285 watt panels; awning mounted system - Nez Perce Tribe
The Nez Perce Tribe energy committee has a “Strategic Energy Plan” to ensure sustainable and environmentally responsible energy use on their Idaho reservation. The tribe provides “Solar 4R Schools” curriculum to support STEM classes in its school districts. System size:
Lapwai School District - 4.48 kW solar array
Orofino School District - 4.48 kW solar array
Minimum Grant Requirements
Avista’s provides My Clean Energy grants to non-residential applicants who must meet a number of minimum requirements. Preference is given to schools and non-profits, followed by organizations with community and educational purposes. The geographic location of the array is also a consideration.