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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2019

New York Contractor, District Roll Out 4 Electric School Buses

The new buses for Suffolk Transportation and Bay Shore Union Free School District are part of the first production line series of electric models from Blue Bird.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

EPA Offering Over $10M in Diesel Emission Reduction Rebates

The agency will award selected applicants $15,000 to $20,000 per bus for scrapping and replacement. The deadline to apply is Oct. 30.

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ArticlesMay 17, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Helping the Yellow Bus Go Green

Whether members are interested in idling reduction, upgrading to newer and cleaner diesel engines, or need help moving to alternate fuels, the National School Transportation Association can help in a variety of ways.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

EPA Awards Over $9.3M in Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants

The latest round of DERA funding will be used to replace 473 school buses in 43 states or territories.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2019

EPA Extends Deadline for Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

Proposals for the program funds can be submitted through March 26.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 8, 2019

EPA Awards District Nearly $2M in Funding for New School Buses

Fulton County (Ga.) School System will replace 85 of its diesel-powered school buses with new propane buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2018

EPA Offering $40M in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

School buses are included in the vehicle types that are eligible for the funding and school districts are among the eligible entities.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2018

National School Transportation Association Past President Speaks at EPA Event

Past president Dale Krapf discusses the NSTA’s support of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program at an event to honor Children’s Health Month. 

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 6, 2018

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Resigns

Pruitt has been the subject of multiple ethics investigations. President Trump accepts his resignation while continuing to defend his work at the EPA.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2018

EPA Offers $2 Million in Clean Diesel Funding for Tribes

Each applicant may request up to $800,000 as part of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program. The EPA expects to award up to eight tribal assistance agreements.

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