Several Illinois school districts will receive millions of dollars in federal grants to buy electric school buses to replace gas-powered ones, school board officials said.
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced On December 19, the company announced that it had secured a $19.9 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiative “made possible by President Joe Biden's Inflation Control Act.”
This initiative, called Clean large vehicle subsidy (CHDV) program has contributed more than $400 million to communities across the country in areas designated as “not achieving” regulation. national air quality standards (NAAQS).
Approximately $20 million will be distributed to nine Illinois school districts to replace 70 traditional school buses with “zero-emission” electric buses, install electric vehicle charging stations on each new bus, and “support.” Conduct employee training for These new technologies,” ISBE said.
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“This funding will continue our progress toward a more sustainable future by providing nine school districts with the resources to advance their clean energy goals,” Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) said in a press release. ” “Through the Clean Heavy Vehicle Mandate Grant Program, these school districts will receive electric school buses, charging infrastructure, and workforce training to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality. Because of this, we are creating a healthier and cleaner environment for our students and communities across the state.”
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“Clean transportation solutions not only create healthier living and learning environments for students, they also save school districts and taxpayers money,” said State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders. Masu. “I am proud of the staff at the Illinois State Board of Education for winning this competitive grant and securing a valuable investment in Illinois’ clean energy future.”
Forest Park School District 91 will receive five new buses, Franklin Park School District 84 will receive three new buses, Hazel Crest School District 152.5 will receive one bus, Joliet Township High School District 204 will receive 10 new buses, and Lincolnshire Prairie View School District 103 will receive 10 new buses. Four Marengo cars will be introduced. Union Elementary School CSD 165 has two buses, Township High School District 113 has three, Troy Community Unified School District 30-C has a whopping 32 buses, and Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 also has 10 buses. will be done.
The grant will also fund two full-time ISBE employees who will work to “support grant implementation” and “other green energy initiatives,” the board said.
