Why the Solution is Propane and Electric for Bus Fleets

A Green Bus Summit session invited districts with propane and electric school buses to compare the two and share how they are both being used to meet emissions goals.

David Walters, director of autogas business development for session sponsor the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), reviewed the cost and emissions savings that propane has brought districts but noted that many of today’s mandates require zero-emissions vehicles, which means electric school buses (ESBs).

Stephen Whaley, formerly of PERC and now eastern alternative fuels manager for Blue Bird, compared propane implementation with the more expensive electric implementation. He noted that both were significant aids on the path to zero emissions. Read more!

Schools are eligible to receive funding through the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Grant Program, which is currently accepting applications through July 25, 2024. The EPA also expects to announce another round of rebates through the Clean School Bus Program this Fall. Greater Indiana is here to assist you in identifying funding and writing grant proposals. Email [email protected] for more information on how we can assist you with your alternative fuel transportation project!