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Technical Assistance and Resources for School Districts

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation offers a wide variety of technical assistance and resources for fleet managers transitioning their school bus fleet to alternative fuels. This includes help for planning and implementation of both zero-emissions buses and the infrastructure necessary to operate them. The resources below can help school districts deploy clean buses in their communities.

Ride Electric

Learn how the Joint Office and partner agencies are supporting the transition to zero-emission school buses.

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Tools

Use the tools below to begin planning your fleet’s transition to electric school buses.

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Programs & Funding

Find federal funding and other opportunities for your electrification project below.

  • Clean School Bus Program: Information and educational resources from the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program
  • Clean Bus Planning Awards Program: The Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA) program reduces barriers to zero-emission bus deployment by providing school and transit bus fleets with free technical assistance to develop comprehensive and customized fleet electrification transition plans.
  • AFDC Laws & Incentives: Find federal and state laws and incentives for alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, fuel efficiency, and other transportation-related topics.
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Educational Resources

Learn more about the process of electrifying your fleet with these resources.

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Webinars

Find helpful webinars catered to districts, OEMs, fleet managers, technicians, and drivers looking for school bus electrification solutions below.

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Case Studies

See how other districts have used Joint Office resources to start their electrification process.