Project Traits
State: Louisiana
Congressional District: LA01
Organization Type: Local Government
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Transportation,
Energy Subsector: EVs,
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [IRA - Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program] for $5,600,000
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: Unknown
Jobs Announced or Created: Unknown
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
The Biden-Harris Administration announced over $12 million in funding for Livingston and Jefferson Parish to purchase 45 zero-emission vehicles. This initiative is part of the EPA's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act. Jefferson Parish will receive $7.1 million to replace 25 diesel school buses with zero-emission electric buses, while Livingston Parish will receive $5.6 million to replace 20 diesel school buses. The funding will also support the installation of necessary charging infrastructure. This effort aims to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and create good-paying jobs.
Livingston Parish will receive $5.6 million to replace 20 diesel school buses. The funding will also support the installation of necessary charging infrastructure. This effort aims to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and create good-paying jobs.