The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act to north chicago community unit school district 187 to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049), awarded a $4,129,400 project grant to North Chicago Community Unit School District 187 to replace 10 existing diesel school buses with new zero-emission electric school buses. The grant will also fund the installation of 10 DC fast chargers and provide workforce development and training to support the maintenance, charging, and operation of the new zero-emission vehicles. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease respiratory health issues caused by diesel exhaust, and increase awareness and acceptance of zero-emission vehicles in the local community. The award has a project period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act to north chicago community unit school district 187 to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in EPA region 5. The recipient will replace 10 eligible vehicles with comparable, eligible zero-emission vehicles under the school bus sub-program, resulting in cleaner air and improved health for communities in chicago, 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 10 diesel school buses with 10 zero-emission battery electric school buses; installing 10 DC fast chargers; providing training to lakeside transportation staff, including drivers, mechanics, and supporting staff; and conducting community engagement activities. The expected outcomes include reduced greenhouse gas emissions; decreased occurrences of asthma, chronic respiratory distress, and other lung diseases caused by diesel exhaust; increased workforce skills and capability to support zero-emission vehicles and charging station operations; and increased awareness and acceptance of zero-emission vehicles and sustainable transportation. The intended beneficiaries include north chicago cusd 187 and lakeside transportation. Other beneficiaries include disadvantaged community residents who will benefit from improved ambient air quality in communities in which the vehicles operate.