Electric School Bus Program

Benefits of Going Electric

• Cheaper to run and maintain
• Districts typically save 72% on fuel compared to a standard diesel bus.
• Save up to 80% in maintenance without oil to change, timing belts to replace, spark plugs and ignition – just to name a few.
• Less harmful pollutants emitted
• Each school bus replaced with an all-electric model is estimated to avoid 15.6 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions (MTCO2e) each year, including diesel particulate matter.
• Happier, healthier kids with a safer ride
• Cleaner air is linked to increased attendance, academic and physical performance, and cognitive functioning.
• Electric buses have best in class driver visibility, a tighter turn radius, wider aisles – and so much more!

 

Program Walkthrough:

School/school districts will identify desired bus and secure necessary match funds to complete bus purchase and apply for CCCE’s funding online. Electric bus manufacturers and local Air Pollution Control Districts may have additional funding programs available to combine with this funding. If accepted, CCCE will issue a Letter of Intent (LOI) to fund the bus(es) to the selected School/school district.