
HVAC grants
In 2022, Governor Lamont signed legislation to establish a new grant program that encourages public school districts to install, replace, or upgrade their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Over the two rounds of the program, the State of Connecticut awarded more than $178 million in grants to 163 public schools across the state to make improvements to heating and ventilation systems or for other indoor air quality projects.
A third round of applications and awards is not expected.
However, given the importance of investing in indoor air quality for public schools, the Lamont Administration and the Department of Administrative Services are exploring 2025 legislative options to include the program as a permanent category within the school construction grant program.