The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act to the illinois state board of education to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $27,105,267 Project Grant under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The funding will be used to replace 70 existing non-zero-emission Class 7 heavy-duty vehicles (e.g., school buses) with new zero-emission vehicles in Illinois. Additionally, the grant will cover the costs of purchasing and installing 70 direct current fast charging stations, as well as provide workforce development and training to support the maintenance, charging, and operation of the new zero-emission vehicles. The expected outcomes include reduced greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant emissions, lower maintenance and operating costs, improved air quality, and increased adoption of electric vehicles in Illinois. The award period runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act to the illinois state board of education to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the state of illinois. The recipient will replace 70 eligible vehicles with comparable, eligible zero-emission vehicles under the school bus sub-program, resulting in cleaner air and improved health for the communities in illinois. Activities:the activities include replacing eligible internal combustion engine class 7 vehicles with eligible zero-emission vehicles; purchasing, installing, operating, and maintaining charging equipment to maintain the new zero-emission vehicles; and providing workforce development and training to support the maintenance, charging, and operation of the new zero-emission vehicles. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include replacing 70 diesel and gasoline school buses with zero-emission school buses, installing 70 direct current fast charging stations, workforce training and community engagement. The expected outcomes include reduced greenhouse gases and criteria pollutant emissions, reduced maintenance and operation costs, improved air quality, and increased knowledge and adoption of electric vehicles in the state of illinois. The intended beneficiaries include the illinois state board of education and residents of cook, lake, mchenry, and will counties in illinois.