98T95101

Description: This agreement provides funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to Nevada Clean Energy Fund. This agreement is to replace existing school buses with clean and zero emission (ZE) school buses.

This agreement provides federal funding in the amount of $7,704,604. Preaward costs are approved back to 04/01/2024. See terms and conditions.

Activities: The activities include replacing 25 Class 7 diesel school buses with 25 Class 7 zero-emission (ZE) electric school buses. The new school buses will serve school districts throughout the state of Nevada.

Subrecipient: No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

Outcomes: The anticipated deliverables include the purchase of several zero-emission buses, a number of school districts will benefit totaling over 1,519 students. A number of training sessions will be conducted, including training sessions for admin and operations staff, training sessions for drivers, and training sessions for mechanics.

The expected outcomes include: 698.3 tons tons of carbon dioxide reduced over the of life time of the buses and improved ambient air quality in communities in which the buses operate, improvements to human health and the environment, the local economy, social conditions, and the welfare of residents in nearby communities, improved workforce training programs for zero emission vehicles and charging infrastructure and changes in driver behavior, such as reducing idling operations of clean school buses or optimizing efficiency of EV operations, increased public awareness, advancement in community engagement ensuring that the voices of all affected parties are heard and considered, and gain an understanding of the positive environmental impact and potential economic savings from the project.

The intended beneficiaries include the grant recipient, Nevada Clean Energy Fund, and the school districts receiving the zero-emission school buses, school children, and the communities surrounding these school districts. Preaward costs have been approved back to 4/1/24.

Nevada Clean Energy Fund

1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 1 - A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT 1.2 - PROVIDE FOR CLEAN AND SAFE WATER 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE S - CROSS AGENCY STRATEGY S.1 - ENSURE SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY AND SCIENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING 3 - LAND PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION 3.2 - RESTORE LAND 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.2 - EMBED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS INTO EPA’S PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND ACTIVITIES 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 1 - A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT 1.3 - REVITALIZE LAND AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.2 - REDUCE WASTE AND PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION 1 - A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT 1.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.2 - REDUCE WASTE AND PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.2 - REDUCE WASTE AND PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS 4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPRO

66.045 - Clean School Bus Program

EPA Region 9: San Francisco [EPA - RO]

Lyon, Nevada United States

County-Wide

2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program (EPA-OAR-OTAQ-23-06)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 13% from $7,704,604 to $8,692,054.