Five schools will get help to buy solar panels and energy efficient lighting from a North Yorkshire power station.
The firm that runs Drax Power Station has put £1.5m towards schemes at schools in Doncaster, Sowerby Bridge, Clacton-on-Sea and Selby.
The Drax Foundation said each site will save £8,600 a year on energy bills.
Campaigners have criticised the power station over its burning of wood pellets and its adherence to sustainability rules are under review.
Energy efficient LED lighting is to be installed at Barwic Parade Community Primary School in Selby, Kirk Sandall Junior School in Doncaster, Selby Abbey Primary School, Triangle Primary School in Sowerby Bridge and Great Clacton Junior School in Clacton-on-Sea as part of the project.