New Jersey Provides $32 Million to Help Schools Buy Electric Buses and Build Charging Stations
Official: DEP Awards Nearly $32 Million In Grants For Purchases Of Electric School Buses And Public Charging Infrastructure (26/P001)
Reading: The DEP awards $32 million in grants for electric school buses and public charging infrastructure, directly expanding clean energy and transportation electrification policy.
Schools can apply for these grants to upgrade their transportation fleets to cleaner, electric vehicles.
In clear language
New Jersey is giving out nearly $32 million in grants to help school districts purchase electric school buses and install charging stations for them. This money is part of the state's effort to reduce pollution and move away from diesel buses that harm air quality. Schools can apply for these grants to upgrade their transportation fleets to cleaner, electric vehicles.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- School districts across New Jersey looking to replace their diesel school buses
- Students who ride school buses and will benefit from cleaner air quality
- Communities near schools that will have reduced diesel emissions and pollution
- Bus drivers and school transportation workers
What can you do?
- If you work for a school district, contact your transportation department to learn about applying for these grants
- Advocate for your local school board to pursue this funding to modernize the school bus fleet
- Ask your school district about their plans to use electric buses
In the press
New Jersey received millions in funding to help put more electric buses on the street, supporting the state's effort to transition school transportation fleets to cleaner vehicles.
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