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At a recent press conference, Austin Independent School District (AISD) unveiled their first 3 electric buses and on-site charging ports. The district has already applied for and will receive federal funding for an additional 25 electric buses. The district was the first in the state of Texas to pledge to convert its entire fleet of diesel buses to electric by 2035, in keeping with the City of Austin and Travis County’s focus on carbon reductions. AISD is the 8th largest district in Texas with 551 buses, encompassing 230 square miles with an enrollment of 74,000 students of which over 20,000 are daily bus riders. Over the years, AISD has been on the forefront of exploring cleaner technologies and improving internal efficiencies.
Kris Hafezizadeh, AISD’s Executive Director of Transportation and Vehicle Services has coordinated the procurement and installation of the electric charging stations. He notes: “Our district is very excited that we will be able to provide transportation for our students on zero-emission school buses. This is an important step towards clean transportation and improved air quality for our students and community”.
Conversations on electric buses began about 6 years ago through an Austin Energy-AISD partnership with Austin Energy’s “EVs for Schools” program that helped bring EV charging stations combined with EV curriculum to Title 1 school campuses. “We began strategic electric school bus efforts alongside our work for “EVs for Schools” to support the electrification of the school district, keeping students central to the shift to clean transportation. What I have learned is that these transformative projects take time, patience, long-term commitment, collaboration, and partnership.” – Amy Atchley the Senior Lead for Austin Energy’s EV Equity Program
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Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) (Funding $10M)
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) is now accepting applications for the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program. Grants are available statewide for eligible new light-duty motor vehicles powered by alternative fuel purchased or leased in Texas on or after September 1, 2023.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available for up to 1,000 eligible compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) vehicles.TCEQ is still accepting applications for compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (propane) vehicles.
Grants of up to $2,500 are available for up to 2,000 eligible electric drive (plug-in or plug-in hybrid) or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. No Longer Accepting Applications for Hydrogen Fuel Cell or Other Electric-Drive Vehicles
Applications will be accepted and considered on a first-come, first-served basis until 5:00 p.m. on March 22, 2024 or until all available funds have been awarded.
Here are the step-by-step instructions to apply.
Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) (Funding $12M)
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) is now accepting applications for the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program. Program. Grants are available statewide for eligible alternative fuel types for projects include: compressed natural gas, liquified natural gas, or a combination of the two; hydrogen; biodiesel; biodiesel blends; propane; electricity; and methanol (at least 85% by volume).
Biodiesel and biodiesel blends must meet the criteria in the Request for Grant Applications.
Eligible projects must include the construction or reconstruction of an alternative fueling facility.
Facilities that are open to the public will be considered for funding before private ones.
This is a competitive program based on criteria outlined in the Request for Grant Applications document and will be accepting grants until March 22, 2024.
Here are the step-by-step instructions to apply.
Texas Hydrogen Infrastructure, Vehicle, and Equipment Program (THIVE) (Funding $16M)
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) is now accepting applications for The Texas Hydrogen Infrastructure, Vehicle, and Equipment Grant Program (THIVE). Grants are available for a various counties across Texas (Map of Eligible Counties). Eligible projects include:
Replacing or repowering the following with hydrogen-powered models or powertrains: On-road heavy-duty motor vehicles (such as transit buses, school buses, haul trucks, etc.); and Non-road heavy-duty equipment (such as forklifts, cargo-handling equipment, etc.).
Purchasing or leasing new heavy-duty motor vehicles and non-road equipment powered by hydrogen.
Installing hydrogen refueling infrastructure.
Applications will be accepted and considered on a first-come, first-served basis until 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2024 or until all available funds have been awarded.
Here are the step-by-step instructions to apply.
Grant Programs
PAST EVENTS
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 @ Noon- 1:00 CST
TERP grant opportunities opening in February – May 2024.
The webinar will cover:
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about grants opening: Alternative Fueling Facilities Program, the Texas Clean Bus Program, and more!
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