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Learn moreTo support electric ridership across the nation's public transportation systems, this page contains information on technical assistance and resources for school districts, transit agencies, and riders of all zero-emission transportation modes.
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation's (Joint Office's) mission is to accelerate an electrified transportation system that is convenient, affordable, accessible, reliable, equitable, and safe. To fulfill this mission, it is critical that communities across the nation have access to a variety of electrified transportation options, whether it be cars, buses, bicycles, scooters, or shared fleets.
Contact us Technical assistanceHow Can the Joint Office Help Communities Ride Electric?
The Joint Office and our partners, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are ready to assist with your school or transit bus electrification journey. Our team can provide technical assistance related to the following topics:
- Funding and incentives identification
- Charging infrastructure evaluation
- Route planning and analysis
- Bus evaluation
- Charger right-sizing
- Workforce development
- Driver and mechanic training
- Resiliency considerations
- Energy needs and grid impact analysis
- Electric utilities coordination
- Solar and battery storage opportunity evaluation.
Federal Programs Across Modes of Transportation
The federal government is investing across the transportation sector to bring electrified transportation options into communities across the country.
School Buses
The Joint Office has partnered with EPA to provide technical assistance for the EPA's Clean School Bus Program. The Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over five years for grant and rebate programs to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models.
Shared Fleets
The Joint Office provides technical assistance to support the FHWA administered Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program and National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program which support electric vehicle travel across corridors and communities. The CFI Community Charging Grant Program connects taxi, carshare, rideshare, ride-hail, and other modes of electrified transportation options.
Transit Buses
The Joint Office has partnered with the FTA to offer technical assistance on the FTA Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle Program and other U.S. Department of Transportation FTA funding programs.
Multimodal Hubs
The CFI Community Charging Grant Program is supporting all forms of electrified or alternative fuel transportation modes, including bicycles, scooters, micromobility, and microtransit by deploying charging infrastructure in publicly accessible locations.
What's Happening with Clean Transportation
More News and Events-
Behind-the-Meter Generation and Storage Offer Cost- and Energy-Efficient Route to Bus Electrification in New York, Potentially Saving $2 Million Each Year
June 13, 2024
A new Joint Office Case Study demonstrates how Transit Fleets like New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority are committed to retiring fossil fuel-powered buses for electric buses. -
Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for $1.3 Billion in Funding to Continue Expanding National Electric Vehicle Charging Network
May 30, 2024
Funding opportunity from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s electric vehicle charging programs builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to expand EV charging infrastructure in communities nationwide. -
New Resource Helps Create Convenient EV Charging for All Americans
Feb. 26, 2024
A new white paper from the Joint Office helps stakeholders ensure access to electric mobility options for residents in all types of communities, bringing equity to the forefront of the EV revolution. -
New Program Offers Free Technical Assistance to Develop Bus Fleet Electrification Plans
Feb. 20, 2024
The Clean Bus Planning Awards managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory offer access to free technical assistance for customized electrification plans for bus fleets serving all communities. -
New Tool Helps School Districts Transition to Electric Buses
Feb. 19, 2024
This free technical assistance resource takes the guesswork out of transitioning American school bus fleets to low or no emission options. -
$1.5 Billion in Federal Dollars Will Replace Aging Buses, Reduce Pollution, Provide Jobs, and Improve Transit Reliability
Feb. 8, 2024
Applications are open for funding to support national efforts to buy and modernize transit buses, improve facilities, and advance workforce development. -
New Funding Enhances EV Charging Resiliency, Reliability, Equity, and Workforce Development
Jan. 19, 2024
Funding from the Biden-Harris Administration supports expanded access to convenient EV charging and grows clean transportation workforce. -
Nearly $150 Million In Grant Funding Will Bolster Existing U.S. EV Charging Infrastructure
Jan. 18, 2024
New grant funding allows recipients across 20 states to repair and replace EV infrastructure, ensuring a more accessible and reliable network. -
Biden-Harris Administration Bolsters Electric Vehicle Future With More Than $600 Million in New Funding
Jan. 11, 2024
American communities step boldly into an EV future with the announcement of new funding from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program. -
EPA Clean School Bus Program Awards Nearly $1 Billion
Jan. 8, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration announced nearly $1B in awards for clean school buses across the nation through the U.S. EPA Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition. -
Federal Dollars Continue to Power Clean Energy Evolution
Nov. 16, 2023
The second anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law marks dozens of milestones reached and offers a bold vision of America’s clean energy revolution. -
EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program Offers $500 Million in Funding
Sept. 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has opened the 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program which offers at least $500 million in rebate funding. -
DOT Releases New Edition of EV Toolkit for Urban Areas
July 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Joint Office, released a guide that provides a comprehensive resource to help urban areas implement electric transportation. -
EPA Announces $400 Million Grant Program to Fund Clean School Buses
April 24, 2023
Latest funding from the President’s Investing in America agenda will reduce emissions and protect children’s health. -
DOT FTA Announces $1.7B to Modernize Transit Fleets with Low- and No-Emission Buses
Feb. 20, 2023
The Joint Office provides technical assistance to help state and local efforts to modernize their transit fleets to low- and no-emission vehicles. -
Joint Office Releases Notice of Intent for Funding Opportunity and Department of Energy Announces EV Charging and Hydrogen Corridor Project Funding
Feb. 15, 2023
The Joint Office released a notice of intent to issue a funding opportunity for its Ride and Drive Electric research and development program. -
DriveElectric.gov Provides Technical Assistance for School Districts, Transit Agencies, and Tribal Nations
Nov. 30, 2022
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation recently updated its website to include additional technical assistance resources and information for those interested in supporting an electric vehicle future. -
EPA’s Clean School Bus Program Awards Nearly $1 Billion
Oct. 27, 2022
The Biden-Harris Administration announced recipients of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding nearly $1 billion to 389 school districts. -
DOT Releases Rural EV Toolkit
Feb. 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation released a new, free resource to help rural communities across the country take full advantage of federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
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Additional Resources
- Resources for zero-emission transit buses
- Resources for zero-emission school buses
- Clean Bus Planning Awards
- Electric School Bus Forum
- Hot Weather Impacts on Battery-Electric Transit Buses Help Sheet
- Cold Weather Impacts on Battery-Electric Transit Buses Help Sheet
- Electric School Bus Route Analysis Tool
- Cold Weather Impacts on Electric School Buses Help Sheet
- Joint Office Technical Assistance Help Sheet
- Alternative Fuels Data Center Ridesharing and Carsharing
- Alternative Fuels Data Center Transportation System Efficiency
- Vehicle Technologies Office Energy Efficient Mobility Systems