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As states across the country are implementing electric school bus mandates, new challenges and opportunities have arisen for districts in the planning stages. Check out this article by our own, Christopher Wojciechowski, for six key electric bus considerations: https://ow.ly/ygKQ50QyW8f

School districts nationwide are embarking on a major endeavor: school bus fleet electrification. 🚌 The benefits offered by electric school bus #ESB fleets are well-documented, from improving air quality and contributing to the fight against climate change to saving school districts money. The challenges, however, can seem daunting. To overcome these hurdles, the Heila EDGE can manage the technical complexities of energy flows, integrate different assets seamlessly, and leverage the full potential of bidirectional charging infrastructure. Check out our latest blog exploring all of the benefits and challenges facing school districts and how Heila can help provide the solutions needed: https://bit.ly/4cgjJ7l #HeilaEDGE #EVfleet #EnergyStorage

🏫 Modesto City Schools: A model for school districts to reduce operational costs, reinvest savings, and improve student experience. By replacing diesel buses with 30 new electric school buses and solar charging infrastructure, Modesto City Schools will save: - $250k+ in fuel costs and overall maintenance 🚌 - Nearly 2M kWh in energy consumption 💡 Learn how Modesto tapped into innovative funding to finance their sustainable transition: http://spr.ly/6048gox5r

🚌 We are trying to build well-connected schools with highly-engaged families on the bus too! Check this section out in The Energy Bus for Schools book! 🚌 #EnergyBusforSchools #EnergyBus #EnergyBusSchools

🏫 Modesto City Schools: A model for school districts to reduce operational costs, reinvest savings, and improve student experience. By replacing diesel buses with 30 new electric school buses and solar charging infrastructure, Modesto City Schools will save: - $250k+ in fuel costs and overall maintenance 🚌 - Nearly 2M kWh in energy consumption 💡 Learn how Modesto tapped into innovative funding to finance their sustainable transition: http://spr.ly/6042gmKtw

 Celebrating Energy Efficiency Excellence at SCS! In July, we had the honor of presenting @Shelbyville Central Schools (SCS) with a Business Energy Excellence (BEE) award! At the school board meeting, our team shared the exciting news. SCS stood out for their commitment to energy efficiency and we’re proud to recognize their efforts. Join us in celebrating their dedication to sustainability! Here’s a quick summary of their impressive projects: -           Middle School Gym Lighting: Replaced 400W metal halide lights with energy-efficient LED high bays. Brighter, greener, and cost-effective! -           Stadium Lighting: Upgraded 1000W metal halide lights to state-of-the-art LED sport/stadium lights. That’s school spirit brought to you by energy efficiency. -           Elementary School Lighting: Swapped out outdated linear fluorescent lighting (T8/T12) with modern, ambient LED solutions. A brighter future for students. I can help your school or business save too. Reach out to me here on LinkedIn to discuss the unique needs of your facilities. Let’s make a positive impact together. #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #BEEAward #SchoolDistricts #DukeEnergy #SmartSaver

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From Elizabeth Liedel Turnbull of Franklin Energy on Energy Central: "Good news for the nation’s path to electrification: in May, the U.S. EPA announced nearly $900 million in rebates for 3,400 clean school buses in 530 school districts across the country. Excitingly, a whopping 92% of these buses will be electric, which are better for the climate and kids’ health. And this is just the latest round of funding that’s been made available to transform the country’s school bus fleet. To date, through a combination of grant and rebate funding, the EPA has awarded almost $3 billion to fund approximately 8,500 school bus replacements at over 1,000 schools. The timing couldn’t be better. Not only are electric school buses more widely available than they’ve ever been, but as utilities encourage individuals to make the switch to electric vehicles, the opportunity to support their local school districts is a no-brainer." Read the rest on Energy Central: https://lnkd.in/ePkdvj_a

How did we improve student comfort and sustainability at the University of Leeds? In brief… ♨️ Installed the NEOS electric radiators, replacing inefficient panel heaters 📲 Created a bespoke app designed with energy-saving technology, to increase student control 📉 Reduced the whole life cost of the heating system, while reducing running costs too Watch the testimonial below to find out how we solved The University of Leeds’ problems, and hear what the students had to say about their new heating system ⬇️ #Trustelectricheating #electricheating #electricradiators #studentaccomodation

🚌 Why does Cajon Valley School District like its school buses so much? 🌟 "During a record-setting, 10-day heat wave in September, most EV owners were asked to unplug to reduce demand. Instead, [Cajon Valley SD] plugged its V2G electric school buses in, using their batteries to stabilize the grid. Those buses provided 650 kWh of electricity back to the grid [...], enough to power 277 homes." 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/IfeA50SkZFR