As early as April 2022, up to $1 billion will be available nationwide for the purchase of alternative fuel and electric school buses through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA may provide up to 100% of the cost for new replacement buses and charging or fueling infrastructure.
Sign-up for alerts at EPA.gov/CleanSchoolBus
FAQ’s
Who is eligible?
State or Local Governmental Entities
That are responsible for:
- Providing school bus service to one or more public school systems; or
- Purchase of school buses.
Eligible Contractors
For profit, not-for-profit, or nonprofit entity that has the capacity to:
- Sell clean school buses, zero-emission buses, charging or fueling infrastructure, or other equipment needed to charge, fuel, or maintain clean or zero-emission school buses; or
- Arrange financing for such a sale
Nonprofit School Transportation Associations
Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Tribally-Controlled Schools
That are responsible for:
- Providing school bus service to one or more Bureau-funded schools; or
- Purchase of school buses.
What are the benefits of electric and alternative fuel school buses?
Reduce costs
- Potential for reduced fuel costs compared to diesel
- Less brake wear from regenerative braking
- No engine or exhaust system maintenance
Quiet, clean operation
- Reduce noise pollution and allow operators to better hear passengers and focus on the road
Zero or low tailpipe emissions
- Reduces student and staff exposure to harmful pollution
- Improves air quality
How do we prepare for the rebate program?
- Sign-up for alerts at epa.gov/cleanschoolbus
- Create your fleet inventory
- Sign-up your organization on all required accounts
- If you will be purchasing electric buses, contact your local utility to ensure electrification will work
Questions?
Lisa Burr ([email protected])
(385) 321-3819
Courtney Ehrlich ([email protected])
(385) 232-5157