The Office of Inspector General warned that if the EPA does not follow all requirements for selecting recipients of the Clean School Bus Program funds, there is an increased risk of potential fraud, waste, and abuse. A look at the recommendations, and response from the agency.
The latest rebate award brings Zum’s total EPA funding to $58 Million in support of national clean bus initiative.
The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced funding for nearly $900 million worth of new school buses under the Clean School Bus Program. About 92% of the requested vehicles are electric.
The cleaner school bus technology has its appeal, helped by federal funding opportunities. But transportation directors recommend caution in the conversion.
Applications for this second round of rebates are due by Jan. 31, 2024.
Get the rundown on what's needed to submit an application for a piece of the $400M in funding for zero- and low-emission school buses through the latest opportunity offered by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The application deadline for this grant opportunity is on Aug. 22, 2023.
The administration also announced the launch of the American Battery Materials Initiative, a new effort to secure the supply of critical minerals used for power, electricity, and EVs.
The electric vehicle manufacturer showed off its Joliet, Ill., facility to guests including U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
The companies are working together to help school districts find available grant funding from federal and state agencies to replace older diesel school buses with greener alternatives.
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