Project Traits
State: Rhode Island
Congressional District: RI01
Organization Type: Commercial
Partner Organization(s) Type: School
Energy Sector: Transportation,
Energy Subsector: EVs, EV Chargers
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [EPA Clean School Bus Program (CSBP)] for $10,000,000
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: Unknown
Jobs Announced or Created: Unknown
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
Blackstone Valley Prep in Rhode Island recently unveiled a fleet of 24 all-electric school buses, the largest in the state. Funded by the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, these buses aim to provide healthier, more sustainable transportation for students. The nearly $10 million project includes individual charging stations for each bus. Governor Dan McKee praised the initiative as a win for Rhode Island's climate goals. The electric buses are also expected to be cheaper to maintain than traditional diesel buses.