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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 1, 2024

Red Lake School District #38 Welcomes First Electric Buses

The Minnesota school's newest additions to its fleet makes it one of the first public districts in the U.S. with a mostly indigenous population to use funding from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2024

Michigan Clean Bus Energy Grant Deadline Right Around the Corner

A $125 million grant program to help Michigan school districts replace diesel buses is open for second round of applications.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 26, 2024

2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Applications Now Open

The EPA's latest round of Clean School Bus Rebate Program applications are open as of Sept. 26 and close Jan. 9, 2025. This year, with expanded funds of $365M for school districts.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 25, 2024

Nuvve Brings V2G-Capable Electric School Buses to New Mexico

Las Cruces Public Schools receives charging and energy equipment through the partnership, leading to increased adoption of renewable energy sources.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherSeptember 23, 2024

5 Questions: Guiding School Bus Fleets on the Path to Electrification

Discover expert advice on electrifying school bus fleets, from fleet assessments to charging infrastructure, route planning, and training staff for a greener future.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 18, 2024

GreenPower to Deliver More Electric School Buses to Arizona

Six more GreenPower Type A Nano BEAST and Type D BEAST school buses will be headed to Arizona school districts under orders placed by the RWC Group.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaSeptember 18, 2024

Alt-Fuel for Non-Electrifiers: 3 Reasons to Consider Propane

When high acquisition and infrastructure costs make electrification unrealistic, propane is an easy and cost-effective alternative to reduce tailpipe emissions. Learn the three reasons Blue Bird's Steve Whaley says propane is a winning formula for school bus fleets.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2024

Apply Soon for Charging Infrastructure Incentives in California

Attention California school bus fleets seeking funding for EV buses and infrastructure: Don’t miss the newly extended ZESBI deadline of Nov. 22!

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 9, 2024

Lion Electric School Buses Eligible for EV Infrastructure Program in Virginia

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.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 6, 2024

New Orleans School Aims to Have Area's First Electric School Buses

The New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School was awarded $3.1 million in grant funds by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program to help fund the process.

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