Lion Electric School Buses Eligible for EV Infrastructure Program in Virginia

Lion Electric's school buses are now eligible for Dominion Energy's Electric School Bus Infrastructure program in Virginia.

Dominion Energy's School Bus Infrastructure Program at a Glance

Dominion Energy, the main electricity provider in Virginia, is supporting public school districts within its Virginia service territory by providing fast-charging solutions to districts that receive Environmental Protection Agency Clean School Bus Program funding.

As part of the program, Dominion Energy facilitates the coordination of utilities, network upgrades, construction, and the installation of charging infrastructure for beneficiary school districts.

"Dominion Energy is committed to helping Virginia remain a leader in clean pupil transportation," Dominion Energy Director of Electrification Courtney Young said. "We are proud to support public school districts in their transition to electrification, with key partners like Lion Electric, and bring the benefits of electric transportation to the customers and communities we serve."

The initiative also enables electric school buses to serve as a grid resource.

With vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, electric school buses can be utilized as additional energy storage and discharge energy on to the grid during periods of high demand when the buses are not needed for transport.

"Dominion Energy's Electric School Bus Infrastructure program represents a unique opportunity for school districts across Virginia to accelerate the electrification of their school bus fleets. With its offering of purpose-built, vehicle-to-grid enabled electric school buses, Lion is ideally positioned to serve school districts in Virginia," Lion Electric Chief Customer Officer Marc-Andre Page said. "With over 15 years of dedication to the development and deployment of all-electric school buses, Lion is leading the industry with all-encompassing electric solutions that benefit children and communities across America."