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Step-by-Step Guide for School Bus Electrification

Your detailed guide to the things to know, steps to take, stakeholders to consult, and questions to ask for a successful and equitable transition to electric school buses.

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CLEAN SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM

How to Apply for Clean School Bus Program Funding

With $500 million available through a simple rebate process, the EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebates Program is your chance to bring clean rides to your community. Here’s how to apply.

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"All About" Series

From charging infrastructure to electric school bus models and more, get all the information from our "All About" series of deep-dive articles, videos and publications.

All About Range and Reliability

All About the Clean School Bus Program

All About Types of Electric School Buses

All About Funding and Financing Options for Electric School Buses

All About Charging Infrastructure

All About Electric School Bus Battery Safety

All About Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Electric School Buses

All About Working with Your Electric Utility

All About Managed Charging and “Vehicle-to-Everything” or V2X

All About Electric School Bus Business Models

All About Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Electric School Buses and Chargers

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Clearinghouse: Electric School Bus Funding and Financing Opportunities

Looking for funding and financing options for electric school buses? Download our Clearinghouse and start exploring.

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Diesel exhaust pollutants can lead to asthma, cancer and other respiratory illnesses in students.

Source: EPA

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How School Districts Can Include Equity When Choosing Where to Deploy Electric School Buses First

Some communities have borne a greater portion of the impact of diesel school bus exhaust pollution -- that’s why equity must be a central factor when determining where the benefits of electric school buses are felt first. Here’s what to know.

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Pollutants from diesel-burning buses can stay in the cabin of the vehicle while it is driving.

Diesel exhaust pollution can linger in the bus, continuing students’ exposure on their ride to school.

Source: NIH

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All About Types of Electric School Buses

Our Electric School Bus Market Study and Electric School Bus U.S. Buyer's Guide give you the information you need about all the electric school buses on the market!

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Recursos en español: Lo que debe saber sobre una transición equitativa a autobuses escolares eléctricos

Los estudiantes merecen un viaje a la escuela limpio, comenzando por las comunidades más afectadas por el humo de diésel y la contaminación del aire.

Recursos en español

Diesel exhaust is so dangerous, the World Health Organization has named it a known carcinogen. 

Source: WHO

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Request for Proposal (RFP) Template

Ready to request proposals for your electric school buses and related charging infrastructure? Use this editable RFP template to get started!

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Resources for You

No matter who you are, find ways to learn more about electric school buses and how you can play a role in an equitable transition.