Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s announcement of $12,226,000 for 49 new, clean school buses for school districts across Colorado. This funding was awarded through EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“This investment will help school districts across Colorado replace their diesel school buses with newer electric models – another way the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping to cut emissions and make the air cleaner for our kids,” said Bennet.
“Clean school buses keep our kids healthy, reduce fuel costs for Colorado school districts, and clean up our grid–our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at work!” said Hickenlooper.
EPA’s Clean School Bus Program funds electric buses, producing zero tailpipe emissions. It also funds propane and compressed natural gas buses, resulting in lower tailpipe emissions compared to their diesel predecessors. School districts in low-income, rural, and tribal communities were prioritized for this funding and make up approximately 86% of the projects selected. EPA is expected to make more funds available for clean school buses in additional rounds of funding.