Texas HB2222 establishes an energy efficiency program for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

HB2222 creates an energy efficient schools program to support the use of electric buses and solar panels by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. The program provides grants, partnerships, and loans for these purposes. The state energy conservation office supervises the program and uses oil overcharge funds for its administration. Projects may include acquiring electric buses and charging stations, installing solar panels, and developing electricity storage solutions. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2222 establishes an energy efficiency program for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

HB2222 creates an energy efficient schools program to support the use of electric buses and solar panels by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. The program provides grants, partnerships, and loans for these purposes. The state energy conservation office supervises the program and uses oil overcharge funds for its administration. Projects may include acquiring electric buses and charging stations, installing solar panels, and developing electricity storage solutions. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.