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 $7,100,000

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. 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.