Electric School Bus Program
The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) works with school districts across the state to deploy electric school buses. Electric school buses can save schools money on bus maintenance and fuel costs, make the air our children breathe healthier, and are quieter, accelerate faster, and perform better on inclines than their diesel and propane counterparts. Several electric bus funding opportunities are available to school districts, including from the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Inflation Reduction Act, the US Department of Agriculture, NV Energy, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, and NCEF.
NCEF was awarded a $7.7 million EPA grant to help school districts across the state deploy electric school buses. NCEF also provides free technical support to help school districts apply for funding, weigh the costs and benefits of different electric school buses and charging options, gather intel from bus OEMs and other product and service providers, and develop implementation plans. Reach out to us to learn more, and scroll down to get the latest intel on current offerings from OEMs and charger providers, range considerations, and lessons learned from other school districts that have electrified.
A Testament to Safety and Sustainability
"I have been in the school bus industry for almost 25 years and have never been as impressed with any bus. My students feel extremely safe and are proud to be on a bus that doesn't pollute. I feel very safe driving a CDL vehicle that handles adverse weather with icy and snow-packed roads so securely."
Transportation Director, West Grand School District, CO
Disclaimer and Disclosure
The below intel is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as investment advice. Actual results and bus performances will differ. Mention of third-party entities or vendors does not indicate an endorsement by the Nevada Clean Energy Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The information below is based on intel from bus OEMs and lessons learned from other school districts that have electrified. Reach out to us at kirsten@nevadacef.org for more information and to take advantage of our free technical support.