The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $20,843,056 Project Grant to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Milwaukee Public Schools) under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049), established by the Inflation Reduction Act. The grant will fund the replacement of 50 eligible internal combustion engine school buses with 50 zero-emission electric vehicles, as well as the purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of associated charging equipment. The project aims to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and increase community awareness of zero-emission vehicles in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Additional activities include providing workforce development and training to support the maintenance, charging, and operation of the new zero-emission vehicles. The project period runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
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