Rebate Opportunity for Clean School Buses: A Step Forward for Cleaner Air


The transition to cleaner fuel sources in school transportation just received a boost with the 2024 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate. This initiative aims to help school districts and contractors upgrade their fleets with propane-powered buses, offering a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative. Why Choose Propane for School Buses? Propane buses have become a… Continue reading Rebate Opportunity for Clean School Buses: A Step Forward for Cleaner Air

Newport News, Virginia – NNPS Receives Government Grant for Propane School Buses


Newport News Public Schools in Newport News, Virginia have secured a $525,000 grant to enhance their transportation fleet with eco-friendly alternatives, transitioning from diesel to propane-powered school buses. This funding, part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Grant, will support the acquisition of 15 new propane school buses. This initiative is part… Continue reading Newport News, Virginia – NNPS Receives Government Grant for Propane School Buses

Debunking Misleading Claims About Propane School Buses


A recent Vox article by Rebecca Leber titled, “The Propane Industry’s Weird Obsession with School Buses Explained” has sparked debates over the propane sector’s role in school bus transportation. While critics claim that propane-powered buses are no different than diesel buses, the propane industry opposes electrification, and that propane-powered buses offer no substantial air quality… Continue reading Debunking Misleading Claims About Propane School Buses

Propane School Bus Success Stories at STN EXPO Panel


During a panel discussion at the STN EXPO, three school districts at various stages of adopting propane school buses joined forces to share their experiences. The session, supported by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), focused on our shared commitment to zero-emission transportation. For successful alternative fuel adoption, Steven Whaley, director of autogas business… Continue reading Propane School Bus Success Stories at STN EXPO Panel

EPA Announces $400 Million Grants for Clean School Bus Program


The 2023 Clean School Bus Program, which will distribute about $400 million in grants, has been announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The program accepts applications from state and local governments nationwide that provide bus services to replace current school buses with clean, zero-emission substitutes. The funding will go toward integrating electric, propane,… Continue reading EPA Announces $400 Million Grants for Clean School Bus Program