Recent News: News from industry networks and outside sources.
- (PA) Study says geothermal heating and cooling system could help aging Philadelphia school
- (IL) Sycamore schools need $5.5M in deferred maintenance over next decade, says architectural firm
- GAO publishes new report for K-12 Education: Facility Issues Led About One in Five Districts to Cancel School in 2024-25, Affecting 2 Million Students
- (MD) Maryland offering $103M in grants for energy efficiency, electrification
- New LBNL Report Highlights Continued Growth of the U.S. Energy Service Company Industry
- GSA faces building repair costs up to 436% higher because of cap, administrator says
- (GA) Performance contract to implement energy efficiency measures at Georgia World Congress Center
- (OR) Oregon data centers by the numbers: 111 facilities consume nearly one-quarter of state’s power, according to new report
- (CO) Adams State University Brings First Darcy Geothermal System to Colorado (McKinstry, ESPC)
- (MD) Loyola University Maryland receives state grant for solar installation
- Willdan to Acquire Mantis Innovation, Strengthening Its Position in Energy Management and Infrastructure
- (PA) Clearfield Area School District potentially advertising a request for proposals for an energy savings performance contract

Open Procurements
- (CA) City of Stockton, Citywide Energy Services and Energy Efficiency Program – Due 10/8
- (CA) Port San Luis, Energy Infrastructure Feasibility and Procurement Advisory Services – Due 10/9
- (SC) Richland County Public Library, Comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessment and 10-Year Capital Improvement & Renewal Plan – Due 10/9
- (SC) Greenville County School District, Athletic Field Sports Lighting – Due 10/12
- (TX) Texas State University, Energy Optimization and Cost Reduction Services – Due 10/14
- (TX) City of Austin, Strategic Energy Management Services – Due 10/15
- (CA) City of Beaumont, Citywide Facilities Needs Assessment – Due 10/15
- (TN) City of Oak Ridge, Energy Savings Performance Contract Svcs. – Due 10/20
Upcoming Industry Events
- 10/05 – 10/06: Getting to Zero Forum, NBI: New Buildings Institute & RMI: Rocky Mountain Institute)
- 10/11 – 10/14: 73rd Annual Convention and Trade Show, NALMCO: National Association of Lighting Management Companies)
- 10/14 – 10/16: ASBO Annual Conference & Expo, ASBO International: Association of School Business Officials International)
- 10/20 – 10/21: International ESCO Symposium, Global ESCO Network
- 10/20 – 10/23: Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, Informa
- 10/27 – 10/30: NASEO Annual Meeting, NASEO: National Association of State Energy Officials
- 11/03 – 11/04: NFMT West (National Facilities Management & Technology Conference & Expo), Trade Press Media Group
- 11/04 – 11/06: P3 Higher Education Summit, P3C Media
- 11/17 – 11/19: 2026 Annual R3 Conference and Innovation Expo, NAESCO: National Association of Energy Service Companies

