About the Texas Clean School Bus Program
A program that helps schools reduce diesel emissions from school buses.
TCEQ
has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to collect information
necessary to solicit prices for equipment purchased under the Clean
School Bus program. The RFI closes on Friday, August 28, 2009, at
3:00 p.m. CDT. Please
click here to go to the RFI posting.
The TCEQ is not accepting applications at this time, but please consider other funding sources.
What is the Clean School Bus program?
The Texas Clean School Bus program is a comprehensive program designed to improve the health of school children and bus drivers by reducing emissions of diesel exhaust from school buses.
- Request for Reimbursement Form
- Past TCEQ funding for upgrading school buses and other funding opportunities. (The previous grant round ended Dec. 15, 2008)
- Forms needed to apply for grants
- Questions and answers about the program (PDF) (Help with PDF.)
- Brochure about the Clean School Bus program
Why Upgrade School Buses?
The Texas Education Agency reports that more than 33 percent of
the school buses in local fleets are more than 10 years old. In the
years since these vehicles were purchased, several advancements in
vehicle and engine technology have helped reduce emissions from
school buses, which helps reduce air
pollution. Learn more about diesel
exhaust from school buses.
Reduce Emissions from School Buses
Schools can also adopt voluntary strategies to help reduce school bus emissions. These strategies can also help improve fuel economy.
Consider these voluntary strategies:
- Begin a voluntary idling limit for school buses (see this sample idling policy (.DOC).
- Start enhanced maintenance programs.
- Request a free engine reflash to reduce NOx emissions
Get Updates and Information
For more information about the program, or how your school district can reduce school bus emissions, call the TCEQ at 512-239-3143, or send an e-mail to CleanBus@tceq.state.tx.us.
To sign up for e-mail updates, select "Texas Clean School Bus Program" under the "Air Quality" topic. (The system e-mails you a confirmation.)
