Elemental Impact, a leading nonprofit climate investor, is opening applications for climate technology projects to receive investments from the US EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This $100M program will support entrepreneurs and climate technologies ready for scale, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and benefiting local communities.
In the third round of funding for the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, over $5 billion has been allocated for the purchase of clean propane autogas buses. Fifty-eight districts will receive a total of 269 propane autogas buses to replace aging diesel buses. Propane autogas buses reduce harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 96% compared to diesel, have a range of 400 miles, and can operate even if the electric grid is down.
Highland Electric Fleets, a leading provider of electric school bus fleet electrification-as-a-service, has announced its support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles (CHDVs) Grant Program. This program provides funding for electric vehicles to benefit school districts, municipalities, states, and tribes, making them more accessible to communities. Highland Electric Fleets stands ready to assist with applications and leverage their experience in deploying electric school buses and fleets nationwide.
