This $13,856,644 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean School Bus Program (CFDA 66.045) will enable Porterville Unified School District in California to replace several older diesel-powered school buses with zero-emission electric school buses and install supporting charging infrastructure. The grant funding will also support workforce development, community engagement, and an educational summit. Key anticipated deliverables include the bus replacements, staff training, development of safety plans, project analyses, student internships, and installation of renewable energy and energy storage systems. The grant aims to reduce CO2 emissions, improve community welfare, enhance workforce training programs, and increase grid sustainability and resilience.