All funding
DiscountWhere: Arkansas onlyWho gets the money: Goes to the schoolIn-kindRolling
SWEPCO (Southwestern Electric Power Company, AEP)
Arkansas Small Business Pathway and Commercial, Industrial, Government and Schools energy efficiency incentives
SWEPCO Arkansas customers get a free energy assessment, no-cost items like aerators and weather stripping, and incentives for bigger upgrades. Small sites (100 kW peak or less) can get up to 90 percent of project costs covered.
- Amount
- Incentives that may cover up to 90 percent of project costs (small business pathway); free assessment and no-cost equipment
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Yes, a for-profit school can apply
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Private school · MicroschoolProgram pages name schools generally, not private schools by name; eligibility is by being a SWEPCO Arkansas commercial customer. Most small schools would use the Small Business Pathway (100 kW or less).Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Brand-new schools can apply
- Where
- Arkansas only
- Last checked
- Oct 10, 2026on swepcosavings.com
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Private-school wording not on page (schools named generally)
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact a SWEPCO Energy Advisor through swepcosavings.com
- Step 2: Schedule the free facility assessment
- Step 3: Have a SWEPCO-approved contractor install upgrades
- Step 4: Contractor helps file for incentives
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Energy efficiency improvements for commercial, industrial, government and schools”
- SWEPCO electric customer in Arkansas
Timing
Ongoing; no deadline posted