Portfolio Zero
PAC Partnership
Powering Student Enrichment Through Clean Energy
$0 Up-Front Cost
100% PAC Benefits
All net financial benefits flow directly to PAC programs
Fully Compliant
Legal framework designed for PAC operational requirements
Eligible PAC Funding
What Your PAC Can Fund
Energy savings translate directly into comprehensive funding for student programs, infrastructure improvements, and community enrichment initiatives.
Energy Financing Criteria
Bonus Benefits
GreenSmart handles CleanBC + federal rebate paperwork and reinvests credits into PAC programs.
How the Partnership Works
Energy Package Design
GreenSmart designs $0-down energy package for school site
Solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps, EV chargers
PAC Proposal
PAC presents proposal to district with Community Benefit Agreement
Comprehensive proposal outlining benefits and compliance
District Agreement
District signs rental/PPA contract and receives rebates/savings
Legal framework ensures district compliance and ownership
MOU Execution
District and PAC sign MOU: 100% net benefits flow to PAC enrichment fund
Formal agreement establishing benefit allocation structure
Quarterly Reporting
District provides quarterly reports; PAC allocates funds to student programs
Transparent tracking and allocation of all financial benefits
Long-term Benefits
After 8 years, equipment is paid off — PAC receives full savings indefinitely
Permanent funding stream for student enrichment programs
Legal & Operational Framework
PACs cannot sign leases or PPAs. GreenSmart solves this via the “PAC-Powered Energy Partnership” model, ensuring full compliance while maximizing benefits for student programs.
Sample MOU Clause
“The Board of Education agrees that, for the duration of the GreenSmart Energy Services Agreement and thereafter, all net financial benefits derived from the installed energy systems — including utility savings, government rebates, and incentive payments — shall be allocated to the Parent Advisory Council of [School Name] for the exclusive purpose of funding student enrichment programs. This allocation shall be reported publicly and transferred quarterly.”
Funding Calculator
Calculate Your PAC's Funding Potential
Get an estimate of how much funding your PAC could generate through the GreenSmart energy partnership program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About the Partnership
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the GreenSmart PAC Partnership model.
How can PACs legally receive energy upgrade benefits?
What are the upfront costs for schools and PACs?
How much funding can our PAC expect to receive?
What types of student programs can be funded?
How does the governance and reporting work?
What happens after the 8-year equipment payoff period?
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Downloadable Resources
Tools & Documentation
PAC Partnership Guide
Financial Benefits Calculator
Sample MOU Template
Implementation Checklist
Compliance Framework
Case Study Collection
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