Four Oakland County School Districts Awarded Over $6 Million for Electric Buses
The state education department's Clean Bus Energy program has awarded $35.9 million to 23 school districts, including four in Oakland County, to add electric and propane buses to their fleets.
The four Oakland County districts - Ferndale, Southfield, Troy, and West Bloomfield - will receive over $6 million for 16 electric buses.
- 87 electric buses and 10 propane buses will be added to the fleets.
- Public school districts can receive up to 70% of the cost of an electric school bus, charging station, and infrastructure.
- High-need districts may be eligible for additional funding to cover up to 90% of the costs.
The program prioritizes districts based on criteria like income, environmental risk factors, and rural or indigenous populations.
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Other districts across the state will also benefit from the funding, with the goal of promoting cleaner energy and reducing environmental risks.
Author's summary: Four Oakland County school districts receive over $6 million for electric buses.