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Did you know that each school day, more than 20 million children in the United States ride in nearly half a million diesel-burning school buses, breathing in toxic exhaust that harms their health and cognitive development? 🔋 Take a look at the NEW Policy Playbook from Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE) and WRI Electric School Bus Initiative WRI as it's a game-changer for state lawmakers, regulators, agencies, utilities, and advocates to equitably electrify their state’s school bus fleet. https://lnkd.in/gpJpy5mV Zūm #electrification #students #equity #sustainability

Earlier this month, our we found out that The Arts Based School in Winston-Salem was awarded $345K from the EPA's Clean School Bus Program to purchase an electric school bus. This new program is building a nationwide fleet of electric school buses through a ground-breaking investment of $5 billion to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and clean school buses. So, what's all the fuss about and why is the EPA investing so much money in this? We're glad you asked 🚌 🌍 Electric school buses generate zero tailpipe pollution, allowing students drivers, and the community to be less exposed to harmful diesel emissions. Also, the buses will have reduced maintenance cost and a quiet, clean operation. There's even a potential for fleets to partner with local utilities to feed power back into the grid when buses are not in use and electricity demand is high! Parents and community members: Do you want to see an electric school bus at your local school? #winstonsalem #electricschoolbus #cleanschoolbus

Are you a state lawmaker, regulator, agency, utility or advocate looking to bring the benefits of a #CleanRide4Kids to your students? A new state policy playbook, developed by the Alliance for Electric School Buses in collaboration with the WRI Electric School Bus Initiative, can help 👇

California, New York and Illinois are the top three states for total electric school buses, according to new report released today by U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Environment America Research & Policy Center. The three states also lead the nation in combined federal and state investments into electric bus fleets. According to the World Resources Institute, the United States now has 12,000 electric school buses, either in operation or coming soon, in more than 1,500 school districts. Beyond California, New York and Illinois, other top states include Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Texas, Virginia and Georgia. A recently published study in the JAMA, school districts replacing the oldest buses had greater improvements in educational standardized test scores than districts not awarded funding. The EPA’s School Bus Rebate Program, which began in 2012, provides funding to replace older diesel-powered school buses with new diesel, alternate fuel, hybrid, or electric school buses. The contention of the study was that students riding older school buses are often exposed to high levels of diesel exhaust as a result of emissions infiltrating the bus through leaky cabins or entering the bus directly through open windows or doors. To save energy & cost for your business, contact me at https://buff.ly/2EjAMbu. #Reliability #EnergyStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #EnergyAudit #Procurement #Resilience https://buff.ly/3XXUhyX

On Nov. 12, we invite you to tune into @HighlandFleets' Q&A session on @EPAregion2's latest round of funding for the Clean School Bus Program and how we can provide a clean ride for students while lowering long-term transportation costs. Register here: buff.ly/4egYPVX Topics being touched on in the Q&A session include: - Building an electrification plan. - Ideas for bridging the upfront funding gap. - How public-private partnerships streamline project implementation and ensure long-term savings. This will be an open discussion that asks the tough questions about school bus electrification and EPA’s current program. We will even have time to dispel myths about electric buses in cold weather! We also urge you to learn more about Electrifying School Buses in the Bronx & Beyond (ESB³), a project that's developing innovative solutions and a framework to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission electric school buses in NYC and across the state. Sign up to learn more: buff.ly/4eo8Kt5

This white paper from Highland Electric Fleets delves into the performance of electric school buses in cold weather conditions, addressing common concerns and misconceptions. By examining case studies from Vermont and Michigan, the paper highlights the reliability and efficiency of electric school buses, even in extreme temperatures. Learn more 🚌⚡️➡️ https://ow.ly/ne1Y50U4G4J #schoolbuses #electricvehicles #electricbuses #electricfleets #decarbonization

Back to school can mean lots of new beginnings- including that start of your school district's all electric journey. Check out these resources from Rewiring America to get started: https://hubs.la/Q02NtJ_D0

Full Fleet Electrification: How Steelton-Highspire’s Success Paves the Way for K-12 Districts November 19 2 p.m. ET 30 mins Despite facing an $11.7 million deficit, Steelton-Highspire School District (SHSD) became the first in Pennsylvania to fully transition to an all-electric school bus fleet. This transformation, powered by six new electric vehicles funded through round one of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, was achieved with a strategic investment from the district. In this Ed Talk, Superintendent Dr. Mick Iskric will discuss his district's journey to embrace electric buses to reduce long-term costs. He will be joined by Kevin King, Head of Electrification at First Student, who will explain how a flexible, rapid-deployment charging infrastructure helped Steelton-Highspire make electrification feasible and cost-effective, providing a blueprint for other districts facing similar challenges. Join us as we explore the journey to electrification, highlighting both the financial and operational benefits of going electric. Now, districts on the fence of moving away from fuel-powered buses now have a real-world example of a school system that has actually gone fully electric. https://lnkd.in/eiS25wb2

How can states equitably switch to a #CleanRide4Kids? ⚡ upfront funding ⚡ prioritize + engage those most harmed by transportation pollution ⚡ workforce development programs ...and more! Check out the new policy playbook from the Alliance for Electric School Buses , created in collaboration with the WRI Electric School Bus Initiative ⬇

In May, the EPA announced nearly $900 million in rebates for 3,400 clean school buses across 530 school districts. ' Excitingly, 92% of these buses will be electric... but why? 🌱 Why Electric School Buses? · Health Benefits: Zero tailpipe emissions mean cleaner air and healthier kids. · Climate Impact: Electric buses emit fewer GHGs, aligning with cleaner grid goals. · Safety: Quieter operation improves driver attentiveness and overall safety. · Cost Savings: Lower fueling and maintenance costs make them a smart long-term investment. · Equity: Provides electric mobility access to all children, regardless of their home environment. Read more on how utility companies can help support school districts in this transition: https://lnkd.in/eE2gdnvr