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According to a recent CNBC article, the half-million school buses in the United States could play a significant role in feeding the nation's grid. These buses, if converted to electric, could store excess power from renewable energy sources and feed it back into the grid when needed. https://lnkd.in/eReDJk2e #ElectricVehicles #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #SchoolBuses #PowerGrid #FinancialPlanning #USFS

Press Release: 💰 Federal Funding Available for School Bus Fleet Conversion to Electric 💰 Innovative Opportunity: 🚍⚡ Revolutionize Your School Transportation with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology 🚍⚡ Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is a cutting-edge solution that allows electric school bus batteries to act as mobile energy sources, stabilizing the grid during periods of high demand. 🔋⬆️ By leveraging V2G capabilities, school districts can not only reduce emissions but also generate revenue by providing grid services. 💸 Imagine your electric bus fleet becoming a virtual power plant, 🏭 supporting the transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy system. 🌳 With V2G, your district can: ✅ Optimize energy costs and participate in demand response programs ✅ Enhance grid resilience and support renewable energy integration ✅ Generate additional revenue streams from grid services ✅ Contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for your community 🌎 Unlock the game-changing potential and cost-saving benefits of this innovative technology by partnering with a trusted energy services company, ESCo . Our experts will guide you through the entire process, from feasibility studies to implementation and ongoing management. 🤝 Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your district's transportation and energy strategy. Send me a message 📨 to learn more! 📅 #K12 #Decarbonization #Sustainability

Steelton-Highspire School District in #Pennsylvania is saving big with solar and EV school buses! Their 1.7 MW solar array powers six electric buses, cutting costs by $3.6M over 20 years and saving $20K annually on fuel. https://lnkd.in/ge3MhTnr

New York is transitioning to electric buses for its public transportation and school buses to reduce emissions and improve health.  Public transportation The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has purchased 265 new electric buses, in addition to 60 purchased in 2024 and 205 more to arrive in 2025.  The new buses will operate on routes across New York City's five boroughs.  The MTA's zero-emission bus fleet will help the city avoid 500,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year.  School buses New York State plans to convert its entire school bus fleet to electric school buses (ESBs) by 2035.  ESBs are powered by rechargeable batteries that run off New York's clean energy grid.  The state has provided funding to school districts and fleet operators to help with the transition.  Benefits Electric buses reduce emissions that contribute to climate change and harm children's health.  Electric buses can have lower maintenance costs than traditional buses.  Electric School Buses - NYSERDA - New York State GovernmentCreating healthier schools and communities while reducing harmful emissions. New York is transitioning to a 100% zero-emission ele... nyserda All About Electric School Buses - NYSERDAESBs benefit students, school districts, communities, and the environment. ... New York State's school bus fleets are going electr... nyserda New York MTA Purchases 265 Electric Buses | Bus-News2 days ago — New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced the purchase of 265 new zero-emission electric buses nyserda (.gov) https://www.nyserda.ny.gov › All-Programs › Electric-... New York's school buses are going all-electric. Here's everything you need to know electric school buses, including how they work and their benefits. ‎Electric School Bus Roadmap · ‎All About Electric School Buses · ‎Connect With Us

Cash-strapped Steelton-Highspire School District has gone 100% solar (via PPA) and 100% electric school buses (via EPA rebates) — and it's saving a lot of money. Here's how other schools can do the same, with the right partners and planning ahead: https://lnkd.in/giamZNBx

With school back in session, here are few ideas about how to save energy. Thanks SmartEnergy.com for the checklist! #backtoschool2024 #energysavings

" 'Oakland becoming the first in the nation to have a 100% #electric school bus fleet is a huge win for the Oakland community and the nation as a whole,' said Kim Raney, executive director of #transportation at Oakland Unified School District. “The families of Oakland are disproportionately disadvantaged and affected by high rates of #asthma and exposure to #airpollution from #diesel fuels.' The 100% #electricschoolbus fleet is not only #emissions-free but also plays a critical dual role as a Virtual Power Plant (#VPP), giving 2.1 gigawatt hours (GWh) of #energy back to the power #grid at scale annually." #electrification #electricvehicles #utilities #virtualpowerplant #v2g https://lnkd.in/e_X4KeQJ

In a story for Electrek.co, reporter Michelle Lewis shares how Zūm will send energy back to the grid via V2G technology in Oakland, which will also become the nation’s first school district with an all-electric fleet of school buses. From the story: “The 100% electric school bus fleet is not only emissions-free but also plays a critical dual role as a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), giving 2.1 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy back to the power grid at scale annually. … Zum, which already has a presence in 14 states, says its next step is to electrify the school bus fleets of San Francisco Unified and Los Angeles Unified school districts, which have fleets three and six times the size of Zum’s Oakland fleet, respectively.” Read the full article and see a video about Zum’s technology here:  https://lnkd.in/ehgQJE3A Thanks to Electrek for sharing this incredible news! #transportation #studenttransportation #EVs #V2G #sustainability

The future today: #Emissionfree #electric school bus fleet setup as Virtual Power Plant, giving 2.1 gigawatt hours of energy back to the grid per year ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Modern student transportation platform #Zum has provided #Oakland Unified School District with a fleet of 74 electric school buses and bidirectional chargers. Utility Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) supplied 2.7 megawatts (MW) of load to Zum’s Oakland #EV-ready facility. The fleet will be managed through Zum’s #AI-enabled technology platform. Zum, which already has a presence in 14 states, says its next step is to electrify the school bus fleets of #SanFrancisco Unified and #LosAngeles Unified school districts, which have fleets three and six times the size of Zum’s Oakland fleet, respectively. https://lnkd.in/eb4tyMxS #emobility #charger #charging #aufladen #elektromobilität #emobility #wallbox #Deutschland #Österreich

Oakland is now first in the US to have a 100% electric school bus fleet – and it's V2G An Oakland, California, school district is the first in the US to transition to a 100% electric school bus system with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Modern student transportation platform Zum has provided Oakland Unified School District with a fleet of 74 electric school buses and bidirectional chargers. Utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) supplied 2.7 megawatts (MW) of load to Zum’s Oakland EV-ready facility. The fleet will be managed through Zum’s AI-enabled technology platform. “Oakland becoming the first in the nation to have a 100% electric school bus fleet is a huge win for the Oakland community and the nation as a whole,” said Kim Raney, executive director of transportation at Oakland Unified School District. “The families of Oakland are disproportionately disadvantaged and affected by high rates of asthma and exposure to air pollution from diesel fuels.” The 100% electric school bus fleet is not only emissions-free but also plays a critical dual role as a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), giving 2.1 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy back to the power grid at scale annually. https://lnkd.in/ehgQJE3A