Project Traits
State: Tennessee
Congressional District: TN07
Organization Type: School
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Transportation,
Energy Subsector: EVs, EV Chargers
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: 2025
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [BIL - Clean School Bus Rebate program] for $5,175,000
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: Unknown
Jobs Announced or Created: Unknown
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $12 million in funding to several school districts in Tennessee, including Metro Nashville Public Schools, to replace diesel school buses with electric ones. This grant is part of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program.
Specifically, Metro Nashville Public Schools will use their allocated funds to replace 15 diesel buses with electric ones. The transition to electric buses is expected to offer health and environmental benefits, such as quieter operation and reduced maintenance costs, though it presents challenges like new charging infrastructure and maintenance crew training. The Tennessee Valley Authority has been aiding this transition, addressing concerns about electric bus performance in various conditions.
This will serve as the pilot program for MNPS’s use of e—buses. The district will maintain its fleet of diesel buses for most of its transportation needs.