New Jersey Gives $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.
The state is also issuing a drought warning urging residents and businesses to conserve water due to low rainfall and stressed water supplies.
In clear language
New Jersey is awarding nearly $32 million in grants to help school districts purchase electric school buses and install public charging infrastructure across the state. This funding supports the transition away from diesel buses to cleaner electric vehicles. The state is also issuing a drought warning urging residents and businesses to conserve water due to low rainfall and stressed water supplies.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- School districts and their students, who will ride in cleaner electric buses instead of diesel vehicles
- Communities where charging stations will be built, gaining new public infrastructure
- Residents and businesses statewide, who are urged to reduce water consumption during the drought
What can you do?
- If you work in or manage a school district, learn about grant eligibility and apply for funding to electrify your bus fleet
- Support local water conservation efforts and reduce your own water use by fixing leaks, shortening showers, and watering lawns less frequently
- Advocate for the installation of EV charging stations in your community
Timeline
- 2026-01-08: Grant awards announced; Drought Warning issued
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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