{"id":2150252,"date":"2024-01-16T10:17:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T15:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-schools-to-get-45-electric-vehicle-school-buses\/"},"modified":"2024-01-16T10:22:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T15:22:10","slug":"michigan-schools-to-get-45-electric-vehicle-school-buses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-schools-to-get-45-electric-vehicle-school-buses\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan schools will receive 45 electric school buses"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmichigan-schools-to-get-45-electric-vehicle-school-buses%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2150252&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>School\u2063 Districts in Detroit,\u200b Lansing, \u2063and Pontiac to Receive $5.9 Million Each \u200dfor Clean-Powered School Buses<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to President Biden&#8217;s Bipartisan \u2064Infrastructure \u200dLaw&#8217;s Clean School Bus Program grants,\u200b school\u200c districts in Detroit, Lansing, and Pontiac will be receiving $5.9 million each to purchase 15 clean-powered school\u2062 buses. This funding will not only benefit these districts but will also extend to other Michigan public school systems through third-party multistate grantees.<\/p>\n<h3>Expanding the Reach of Clean-Powered Buses<\/h3>\n<p>With the help of First Student Inc. and Highland CSB 1, electric buses will be acquired for five additional Michigan public school systems. This includes 10 buses in Flint, five in Redford Union No. \u20631 near\u200c Detroit, and two each in\u200c Mason County, Brimley, and\u2062 the West Shore Educational Service District in \u2063Ludington.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These EPA Clean School Bus Program grants will \u200bhelp Michigan schools buy and use new, clean \u2064school buses to take kids to school safely, protect clean \u200cair in and around our schools, and power the future of our mobility industry,&#8221; said Governor Gretchen Whitmer.<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of Clean School Buses<\/h3>\n<p>The purchase of electric buses will not only ensure safer transportation for students but also contribute to \u2064a cleaner environment. Governor Whitmer highlights that these buses are more cost-effective to fuel and maintain, allowing schools\u200d to allocate\u200d transportation budgets \u200btowards \u200beducational resources and \u2063reducing class sizes.<\/p>\n<p>Michigan Chief Infrastructure Officer Zachary Kolodin emphasizes the positive impact of \u2063electric buses, stating\u200d that a single electric bus\u200b can eliminate\u2062 1,690 tons of CO2 over its lifespan, equivalent to taking 27 \u200dcars off \u200cthe road. This aligns with Michigan&#8217;s climate goals and supports the state&#8217;s commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/landmark-climate-study-says-melting-arctic-wont-lead-to-more-severe-cold-weather\/\" title=\"Landmark Climate Study Says Melting Arctic Won\u2019t Lead to More Severe Cold Weather\">reducing greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Accelerating Michigan&#8217;s Transition to Clean School Buses<\/h2>\n<p>Michigan&#8217;s transition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-buttigieg-lavishes-praise-on-kamala-harris-for-helping-pass-infrastructure-law\/\" title=\"Pete Buttigieg Lavishes Praise on Kamala Harris for Helping Pass Infrastructure Law\">clean school buses<\/a> has been accelerated through grant programs \u2062and investments. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Director Phil Roos notes that \u200bbefore the new infrastructure law, Michigan only had 17 electric\u200d school\u200c buses. However, with these initiatives, the state is making significant progress in protecting children from harmful air pollution and advancing its climate goals.<\/p>\n<h3>Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/h3>\n<p>The transportation sector\u200c accounts for a \u200csignificant portion of Michigan&#8217;s greenhouse gas \u2064emissions. By reducing emissions from school buses, Michigan can work towards its MI Healthy Climate Plan \u200dgoal of becoming 100% carbon neutral by 2050. With nearly 17,000\u200c school buses transporting over 800,000 students each year, transitioning to clean-energy\u200d buses is crucial for achieving this \u2062goal.<\/p>\n<p>Michigan&#8217;s commitment to clean-energy buses is evident in its budget allocation. The record $82 billion budget for 2024 includes $125 million to support school\u200b systems in transitioning to clean-energy buses.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can investing in \u200cclean-powered school buses lead\u200b to cost savings for school districts and redirect funds to other educational programs or infrastructure improvements<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Transition to a more sustainable transportation system,&#8221; said Michael S.\u200b Regan, the administrator \u200cof the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). &#8220;Investing in clean-powered school\u200c buses not \u200bonly \u2062reduces children&#8217;s\u2064 exposure to harmful emissions but\u200d also stimulates economic growth by creating\u200c jobs in \u2064the clean energy \u2064sector.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>The \u2064Importance of Clean-Powered School Buses<\/h3>\n<p>Traditional diesel-powered school buses emit harmful pollutants such as particulate matter and\u2063 nitrogen oxide, which have been linked \u200cto\u2062 respiratory illnesses and other health problems in children. By transitioning to \u200cclean-powered school buses, school districts can significantly reduce their carbon footprint and improve air quality in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cclean-powered\u200d school buses that will be purchased with the grant\u2063 funds are expected to run on electric \u200dor alternative fuels such as propane. These buses produce zero or reduced \u200bemissions compared\u200b to their diesel \u200ccounterparts, making them a more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tesla-leaves-woman-stranded-after-intentionally-blocking-her-from-charging-vehicle\/\" title=\"Tesla strands woman after deliberately blocking her from charging car.\">environmentally friendly transportation option<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the environmental benefits, clean-powered school buses can also contribute to cost savings for\u2064 school districts. Electric buses, for\u2064 example, have lower operating and maintenance\u2062 costs than diesel\u2064 buses, resulting\u2062 in long-term savings.\u2064 The savings can then be redirected\u2062 to other educational programs\u200c or infrastructure improvements.<\/p>\n<h3>Equity and Access to Clean Transportation<\/h3>\n<p>This funding announcement is particularly significant for the\u200c school districts in Detroit, Lansing, and Pontiac, as these communities \u200bhave historically faced environmental justice concerns. Low-income neighborhoods and communities of\u2063 color often bear \u200dthe brunt of pollution\u200c from transportation and\u2064 industrial \u200csources.<\/p>\n<p>By prioritizing\u200b these communities for the clean-powered school bus \u200dgrants, the federal government is taking a step towards addressing\u200c the unequal distribution of environmental burdens and ensuring that all children have access to a healthy and sustainable school environment.<\/p>\n<h3>Collaboration and Future Initiatives<\/h3>\n<p>The Clean School \u200bBus Program grants not only benefit individual \u2064school districts but also\u200d encourage collaboration\u200b among various stakeholders. School \u200ddistricts will work with \u200dthe EPA, state agencies, and other partners to plan and implement their clean-powered bus\u200c programs.<\/p>\n<p>These grants also \u200bserve\u2063 as a catalyst for future initiatives aimed at reducing emissions in the transportation \u200bsector. By demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of\u2063 clean-powered school buses, this program can \u200dinspire broader adoption of clean energy technologies in the transportation industry.<\/p>\n<p>As the world\u200d looks to address climate change and transition to a more sustainable future, investments in \u200cclean transportation, particularly in the\u2064 education sector, become vital. The grants awarded to school districts in\u200b Detroit, Lansing, and Pontiac represent a significant step towards a cleaner and \u2064healthier future for Michigan&#8217;s students\u2062 and communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School districts in Detroit, Lansing, and Pontiac are set to receive $5.9 million each from federal funding. This money will be used to purchase 15 clean-powered school buses for each district. The funding is part of President Biden&#8217;s Clean School Bus Program grants, facilitated by third-party grantees First Student Inc. and Highland CSB 1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2712,"featured_media":2150253,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2150252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2150252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2712"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2150252"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2150252\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2150253"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2150252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2150252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2150252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}