KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced this week the winners of the $965 million Clean School Bus Program 2023 Grants. Thirty-five school districts in the Southeast region were among the 280 nationally that received grant funding to replace aging diesel buses with cleaner alternatives.
Nationally, funds will support the purchase of more than 2,700 buses, 95% of which will be electric. EPA will distribute awards to selectees in 37 states.
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