According to information on the EPA’s website, with the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law “the EPA will make significant investments in the health, equity, and resilience of American communities”. The new Clean School Bus Program will provide five billion dollars over five years beginning this month, May 2022 through the year 2026. This program will replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission alternative fuel buses.
Applications are set to open this Month (May) and will be accepted through August of 2022. The Clean School Bus Rebate Timeline and Eligible Applicants are as follows:
For more information shared on an EPA webinar last week such as school bus replacement funding and guidelines, infrastructure funding, and the application process, please read the article from School Transportation News by clicking HERE.
Additional updates and educational resources can be found by visiting the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program Funding website by clicking HERE.
Those of us here at Colorado/West Equipment, Inc. and Nebraska/Central Equipment, Inc. continue to provide updates pertaining to the school bus industry. We remain committed to school bus safety, customer service, and helping our customers meet their passenger needs. Contact us today.