Rosebud Sioux Tribe EV Transit Project to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $300 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to 34 Tribal nations and territories. These grants, part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, aim to cut climate pollution and accelerate the clean energy transition. The projects include installing solar arrays, improving energy efficiency, and developing electric vehicle infrastructure. This marks one of the largest climate investments in Tribal and territorial communities.

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe selected application will deploy vehicle charging stations that are integrated with renewable energy generation, establish routes for electric buses, and put an electric garbage truck into service. The proposed project will demonstrate the viability of electric vehicles and generate an increased acceptance of the technology within the Tribe.

Project estimated to reduce 12,700 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2030, as well as 63,900 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2050.