EPA said its new emission standards for oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from medium- and heavy-duty on-highway engines are more than 80% stronger than current standards.
Eligible school districts and school bus contractors can apply for rebates for zero-emission and low-emission bus purchases using the portal.
Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent news headlines from the pupil transportation industry - including new details about the EPA Clean School Bus rebate program.
Applications will be open for three months. Rebates will be awarded via a lottery system.
The program's website now includes information about steps to take to prepare for the application process.
And, in the weeks ahead, the EPA plans to release details of the new Clean School Bus rebate program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the EPA's preliminary plans for the Clean Bus Program - including rebate opportunities that may start in April.
In its initial report to Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency said it could start offering rebates as soon as April. But don't expect grant application opportunities until late 2022.
Five Missouri districts and a school bus company received $672,540 in grants they can use for newer, cleaner alt-fuel buses.
The latest round of DERA funding will be used to replace 473 school buses in 40 states.
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