Senators Stabenow and Peters Announce Over $54 Million to Buy New Electric Buses for Michigan's Schools This Historic Investment Comes From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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U.S. Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $54,060,000 to Michigan schools to purchase electric buses. These awards are administered through the EPA's Clean School Bus Program. This funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Senators Stabenow and Peters helped pass in November 2021.

"Electric school buses will make a big difference for schools across Michigan. This investment will improve air quality while helping our school districts cut their transportation costs and keep more resources in the classroom. It's a great step to protect the health of our children and save schools money," said Senator Stabenow.

"I'm proud to have supported the bipartisan infrastructure law that is now providing this funding to help replace school buses across Michigan. We need to be working to tackle climate change, improve air quality and protect our children's health as they ride to school each day, and these low and zero-emission buses are a great step forward," said Senator Peters.

Today's awards are a part of the first $1 billion of a five-year, $5 billion program created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

EPA's Clean School Bus Program helps states accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles, produce cleaner air in and around schools and communities, and save schools money. This program will also drive demand for American-made batteries and vehicles, boost domestic manufacturing, and create good-paying jobs.

The recipients include:

Dearborn City School District -- Dearborn, 18 buses, $7,110,000
Ypsilanti Community Schools -- Ypsilanti, 10 buses, $3,950,000
Beecher Community School District -- Flint, 5 buses, $1,525,000
Au Gres-Sims School District -- Au Gres, 1 bus, $395,000
Cassopolis Public Schools -- Cassopolis, 3 buses, $1,185,000
Hartford Public Schools -- Hartford, 4 buses, $1,580,000
Hopkins Public Schools -- Hopkins, 3 buses, $1,185,000
Armada Area Schools -- Armada, 1 bus, $395,000
Pontiac City School District -- Pontiac, 25 buses, $9,875,000
Harbor Beach Community Schools - Harbor Beach, 3 buses, $1,185,000
Ubly Community Schools -- Ubly, 6 buses, $2,370,000
Chesaning Union Schools -- Chesaning, 5 buses, $1,975,000
Alcona Community Schools -- Lincoln, 2 buses, $790,000
Mayville Community School District -- Mayville, 2 buses, $790,000
Unionville-Sebewaing Area S.D. -- Sebewaing, 1 bus, $395,000
Jackson Public Schools -- Jackson, 21 buses, $ 8,295,000
Britton Deerfield Schools -- Britton, 5 buses, $1,975,000
Homer Community School District -- Homer, 7 buses, $2,765,000
Onsted Community Schools -- Onsted, 3 buses, $1,185,000
Sand Creek Community Schools - Sand Creek, 2 buses, $790,000
Pentwater Public School District -- Pentwater, 2 buses, $790,000
Ojibwe Charter School -- Brimley, 1 bus, $395,000
Pellston Public Schools -- Pellston, 4 buses $1,580,000
Bessemer Area School District -- Bessemer, 2 buses, $790,000
L'Anse Area Schools - L'Anse, 2 buses, $790,000

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