By Alex Lang New York (Knewz) — Federal officials now have $500 million in grant funding available to schools to help make public schools more energy efficient. The White House announced the program on April 4. The money comes from Biden’s infrastructure law. “This new program will lower energy costs, improve air quality, and prioritize schools most in need, enabling schools to focus more resources on student learning,” an announcement from the White House read. Public schools spend roughly $8 billion a year on energy bills, according to federal officials. Energy improvements can help students…