K-12 School sustainability conversations are growing beyond energy efficient buildings to include fuel-efficient school transit systems. School bus fleet conversions have been incorporated into K-12 school district sustainability plans to lower vehicle emissions as well as the operating and maintenance expenses for this essential service. When it comes to sustainability goals and creating healthy learning environments for students and faculty, the no-idling rules have been augmented by strategic actions that demonstrate a commitment to long-term, measurable budgetary and environmental impacts. This conversation explored alternative fuel school bus conversion and potential funding sources for school bus fleet conversions. Experts highlighted available programs and case studies from K-12 school districts around the nation.
Topics covered:
• Clean Cities Programs-School Case Studies
• Alternative Fuels for School Buses
• Funds for School Bus Fleet Conversion
• Other Program Announcements
Speakers: Crystal McDonald, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy; Ellen Bourbon, Vehicle Technologies Office, Clean Cities Program, U.S. Department of Energy; Jonah Steinbuck, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy;
Greg Kleen, Fuel Cell Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy