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NSTA Advocacy in ActionOctober 30, 2024

Latest Round of Clean School Bus Program Rebates Are Open, but the Devil is in the Details for Operators

Explore funding opportunities under the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, this time offering up to $965 million in rebates to help districts transition older diesel models. Plus, how the NSTA can help navigate this complex program.

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EV charging stations
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2024

Electric Buses Charge the Grid: V2G Funding Awarded to Highland Electric Fleets

Fourteen pilot projects across the country receive access to vehicle-to-grid technology thanks to DoE funding.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettOctober 15, 2024

School Survey Results & New Industry Faces [VIDEO]

What are school districts saying about the driver shortage? Get the results of SBF’s survey data — as well as details of new faces joining the industry, funding, and accident stats in this month’s episode of The Route. This video is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2024

2022 and 2023 Clean School Bus Program Paperwork Submission Deadlines Approaching

Important dates to know for awardees of the EPA's 2022 and 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebates. Plus, details on how to request an extension to get your paperwork turned in.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 13, 2024

EPA Inspector General Flags Concerns Over Clean School Bus Program Recipient Selection

The Office of Inspector General warned that if the EPA does not follow all requirements for selecting recipients of the Clean School Bus Program funds, there is an increased risk of potential fraud, waste, and abuse. A look at the recommendations, and response from the agency.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 25, 2024

FCC's E-Rate Program to Support Wi-Fi Hotspots for School Buses

Details on the vote that will allow for Wi-Fi hotspot funding for school buses. Plus, the latest on a lawsuit challenging the funding, and responses from those in favor of and opposed to the vote.

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Blue Bird propane-powered school buses.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 13, 2024

Latest EPA Funding Round Supports 269 Propane Autogas School Buses

Through three rounds of funding, the EPA program has allocated more than $2.8 billion for 8,427 electric school buses and 440 low-emissions propane buses. According to PERC: For the same amount of money distributed for electric buses ($2.77 billion), the program could have helped fund up to 92,635 propane buses, assuming each received the $30,000 incentive.

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Zum electric school bus fleet
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 4, 2024

EPA Awards $32M to Zum to Accelerate School Bus Electrification

The latest rebate award brings Zum’s total EPA funding to $58 Million in support of national clean bus initiative.

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School Bus Stop Arm
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 3, 2024

FMCSA Grants Aimed at Commercial Vehicle Safety

The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program grant awards are funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2024

Latest Clean School Bus Rebate Recipients Selected

The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced funding for nearly $900 million worth of new school buses under the Clean School Bus Program. About 92% of the requested vehicles are electric.

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