Project Information

Bid Title

Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project

Issuing Agency

California Energy Commission

Location

California

Published Date

Oct 8, 2024

Closing Date

Nov 22, 2024

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project

Funding Type Block Grant (Incentive Project, Rebates)

Project Status Active

Division

Fuels and Transportation

Program Clean Transportation Program

Release Date October 08, 2024

Submission Deadline November 22, 2024, 5:00 pm

Important: This block grant project is being implemented by an outside entity for the Energy Commission. Please use the link below to submit an application.

Purpose

The ZESBI incentive project hosts a single application for eligible local educational agencies to apply for zero-emission school bus incentives through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and charging infrastructure incentives through the California Energy Commission (CEC).

Awardees can receive up to $470,000 towards the purchase of a new zero-emission school bus and its supporting infrastructure, per requested school bus. Up to 10% of the total grant award can be used towards “School Transportation Program” costs, such as, but not limited to: zero-emission workforce training; technical assistance; charger or zero-emission bus repairs; transportation department shop equipment; or transportation yard improvement projects.

The ZESBI incentive project prioritizes awards to small or rural school districts, and local educational agencies that serve a high percentage of students who are foster youth, eligible for free or reduced-price meals, or are English language learners. Applicant eligibility and prioritization is outlined in detail on the ZESBI website .

You can find more information including program requirements, information on how to prepare for an application, and a recording of the Application Information Session online on the ZESBI website .

Additional Information

Incentive Amount Available: A total of $500 million was appropriated from Senate Bill (SB) 114 for ZESBI. Currently, $375 million is allocated to support purchases of qualifying zero-emission (ZE) school buses and $125 million is allocated to support infrastructure and associated costs.

Submission Method: External Website .

Contact:
CALSTART – School Bus Team
SchoolBusTeam@CALSTART.org

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 485410School and Employee Bus Transportation

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