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

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act to north grayslake school district 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 lake county, 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 electric buses; installing 10 DC fast chargers; providing training to staff, drivers, mechanics, and public safety officials about how to properly operate and maintain the zero-emission buses and chargers; and hosting community forums to engage with and educate the community about zero-emission buses. The expected outcomes include reducing greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant emissions, reducing fossil fuel consumption and operating costs, reducing air pollution and bus idling, improving the health of students and staff, improving workforce skills related to the maintenance and operation of zero-emission buses, and increasing public awareness and understanding about the environmental and economic effectiveness of the implemented technology. The intended beneficiaries include the students of grayslake school district. Other beneficiaries include disadvantaged community residents who will benefit from improved ambient air quality in communities in which the vehicles operate.