California School Districts: Stack CA Clean Energy Programs + §179D & IRS Direct Pay for Zero Net Cost.
California's clean energy programs — CalSHAPE, IRS Direct Pay (§6417), §179D Primary Designer allocation, and GoGreen financing — were designed to stack. Most districts don't know they qualify for all of them simultaneously. VoltLogic maps every layer, applies for every program, and delivers modernized HVAC and solar infrastructure with zero out-of-pocket cost to your general fund.
§ 179D Begin Construction Deadline
Solar/wind projects must begin construction before this date to qualify for the full 30% ITC
CalSHAPE Liquidation Deadline
Unspent CalSHAPE grant funds expire and return to utility companies — your district loses this money forever
§ Funding Sources
Every Dollar Available to Your District
We identify and stack every available funding source — federal, state, and utility — to achieve zero net cost for your district.
CalSHAPE Grants
California School HVAC Assessment Program for Energy. Allocated funds that expire December 1, 2026 if unspent.
IRS Direct Pay (§ 6417)
Tax-exempt entities receive the Investment Tax Credit as a direct IRS cash payment. No tax liability required.
179D Allocation
Schools allocate this deduction to VoltLogic as Primary Designer. The school pays $0 — we capture the revenue.
GoGreen Financing
On-bill financing for energy upgrades. Repaid through utility savings. Available to California public schools.
USDA REAP
For rural districts like Hilmar, Delhi, Denair, Waterford, Oakdale, Keyes, Hickman, and Roberts Ferry.
§ Example: $1M Project
How Zero Net Cost Works
A typical California school district with a 50,000 sq ft campus
Additionally: VoltLogic captures the 179D deduction ($148K–$297K for a 50K sq ft school) as Primary Designer revenue — the school pays nothing for this.
IRS Direct Pay — Plain Language
"You don't pay taxes, but you can still get the 30% ITC. The IRS sends your district a direct cash payment equal to 30% of your solar/storage system cost. It's effectively a 30% rebate — no tax liability required." The school files Form 990-T, and the IRS issues the refund.
Current Focus Districts — Central Valley, CA
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We'll show your district's specific CalSHAPE balance, IRS Direct Pay potential, and 179D opportunity — customized for your campus square footage and utility territory.
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