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EPA $61 Million in Funding Will Put Clean School Buses on the Streets of New
York City
NEW YORK (March 18, 2024) The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is
transforming how New York City children get to school, accelerating the
transition to zero-emission vehicles, and producing cleaner air for our
communities. That is the message delivered today by EPA Regional Administrator
Lisa F. Garcia, Mayor Eric Adams, and other state and local leaders in the
Bronx, New York.
The awards, which are made possible through President Biden’s Investing in
America agenda, will help secure clean school buses for the benefit of all New
York City school districts. The transportation companies, J.P. Bus and Truck
Repair Ltd. and New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS) will
receive $61 million to purchase 180 clean school buses.
J.P. Bus and Truck Repair Ltd. has been selected to receive over $31.5 million
to purchase 80 clean school buses and 86 bus chargers.
NYCSBUS has been selected to receive $29.5 million to purchase 100 clean
school buses and 100 bus chargers.
“Protecting our kids and tackling the climate crisis is a win-win.
Transitioning away from dirty diesel and toward clean electric buses is a
smart investment in our children’s future,” said Regional Administrator
Lisa F. Garcia. “Cleaner air and less pollution are a net positive for the
community, and thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law this is just the
beginning. Beyond the community, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
from these bus replacement projects will help to address the outsized role of
the transportation sector on climate change.” 
“I have always said that I am a five-borough mayor, and with this funding,
we are building an even brighter future for the Bronx and our entire city,”
said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “These grants will help us put more
electric school buses on our streets, turn one of the world’s largest food
distribution centers into one of the world’s greenest facilities, deliver
cleaner air for our children, and help undo a long history of environmental
racism in the South Bronx. This is what it looks like when leaders from City
Hall to the halls of Congress work together to ‘Get Stuff Done’ for New
York City. My thanks to President Biden, the Environmental Protection Agency,
and all our federal partners who helped secure this funding and are working to
deliver a cleaner, greener city for New Yorkers.”
“To protect our children and environment, we must ensure New York’s
students have access to reliable and clean transportation. This investment in
clean and modern technology will reduce pollution throughout New York State,
protecting the health of our communities and creating new economic
opportunities,” said U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “I am thrilled to
announce this federal funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure
Law that will go toward supporting zero and low-emission school buses in New
York State. This investment will create a cleaner commute for the countless
students who rely on buses every day to get to school, and I will continue to
fight for a healthier, more sustainable future for all.”
“The addition of 180 new electric school buses to our city’s fleet will
not only increase transportation options to and from school but will help the
city’s efforts to improve air pollution by removing harmful diesel fumes
from our streets,” said U.S. Representative Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11).
“I’m proud to have voted to secure the funding that makes these
improvements possible, and I look forward to ensuring New York City continues
to receive its fair share of federal infrastructure dollars in the future.”
“I am proud to help deliver this $77 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure
Law funding to allow New York City to put better, cleaner school buses and
trucks on our roads,” said U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12).
“The 180 new electric school buses and investment in a freight-focused
electric truck and vehicle charging depot will mean less pollution, reduced
costs, and more jobs in manufacturing and maintenance for our city. By
investing $40 billion in infrastructure funding for New York State and New
York City, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is bringing our
infrastructure into the 21st century. I’m once again proud to have fought to
secure this funding, and I’ll continue to work tirelessly in Congress to
make sure that New York City receives the federal infrastructure investments
it deserves for years to come.”
“Transitioning NYC school buses to electric and low-emission vehicles is
healthier for our kids, our city, and the planet. Particularly in the Bronx,
which has some of the highest childhood asthma rates in the country, this
funding will improve air quality not only for students, but also for
communities across the borough. We applaud the Biden administration’s
commitment to environmental justice and public health with this significant
award for our city,” said Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14). 
“I was proud to support the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which made
today’s announcement possible,” said Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
“Together, we are revitalizing New York City’s infrastructure and combatting
the climate crisis. I commend Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, EPA
Administrator Michael S. Regan and Regional Administrator Lisa Garcia, and
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for their
collective efforts to secure this remarkable $77 million investment for New
York City. This federal funding will quadruple our city’s electric school bus
fleet and create the nation’s first electric truck charging depot in the Bronx
that will serve over 7,000 freight-focused trucks and vehicles annually.
Today’s announcement is a testament to the progress we have made under the
Biden Administration and our ongoing commitment to safeguarding the
environment and enhancing the well-being of our communities.”
“It is an honor for NYCSBUS to host this event and have everyone here to
celebrate the electrifying of our city’s school bus fleet with EPA
funding,” said Chief Executive Officer Matt Berlin. “This transition is
one step closer to a healthier New York City.” 
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) CEO and
President Doreen M. Harris said, “New York State is leading the way in
providing healthier transportation for students in our communities. The EPA
funding announced today for electric school buses is an example of how we are
working together with the Biden Administration to deliver benefits from the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will complement investments we are making
through the State’s historic Environmental Bond Act to put more clean school
buses on our roads and help school districts transition to greener fleets.”
“Today we’re celebrating the ability to provide safe, reliable and
affordable transportation to school districts across the city,” said Robert
Reichenbach, president of Bird Bus Sales. “We are excited to continue to
work in partnership with the EPA to reduce air quality-related illnesses and
preserve the health of our city.
About the Clean School Bus Program
EPA’s Clean School Bus Program was adopted under President Biden’s
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides an unprecedented $5 billion of
funding to transform the nation’s fleet of school buses. The Clean School
Bus Program funds electric buses, producing zero tailpipe emissions, as well
as propane and compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, resulting in lower tailpipe
emissions compared to their older diesel predecessors.
The Clean School Bus Program will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money
for school districts, and produce cleaner air. Air pollution from older diesel
engines is linked to asthma and other conditions that harm students’ health
and cause them to miss school, particularly in communities of color and Tribal
communities. Efforts to minimize the effects of these older diesel engines
will ensure cleaner air for students, bus drivers, and school staff working
near the bus loading areas, and the communities through which the buses drive
each day.
The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from these bus replacements will
also help to address the outsized role of the transportation sector in fueling
the climate crisis. The Program will benefit school districts as they upgrade
to cost saving and fuel-efficient school bus fleets, by replacing existing
buses with brand new zero-emission and clean school buses and freeing up
needed resources for schools.
In April 2023, EPA announced the availability of at least $400 million for
its 2023 Clean School Bus Grants through a Notice of Funding Opportunity. The
grant application period closed in August 2023 with an outstanding response
from applicants seeking to purchase electric and low-emission school buses.
Given the overwhelming demand and high-scoring applications, including
applicants in low-income communities, Tribal nations and territories, EPA has
nearly doubled the amount of funding that will be awarded this round to
approximately $965 million. These awards follow over $875 million obligated to
new buses from the Clean School Bus Program’s 2022 Rebates, which funded the
replacement of 2,366 buses at 372 school districts to further improve air
quality in and around schools, to reduce greenhouse gas pollution fueling the
climate crisis, and help accelerate America’s leadership in developing the
clean vehicles of the future.
Prioritized school districts in low-income, rural, and/or Tribal communities
make up approximately 86% of the projects selected for funding. The program
delivers on President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which aims to deliver
40% of the overall benefits of certain federal investments to disadvantaged
communities that are marginalized, underserved and overburdened by pollution.
View the full list of Clean School Bus grantees here.
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