Support Program for Electric School Buses and Bidirectional Charging Technology
This act aims to establish a grant program to encourage the use of electric school buses capable of returning energy to the grid. This can benefit schools and communities through lower energy costs and increased power supply stability, while also contributing to environmental protection. Citizens may experience benefits through potentially lower electricity bills and cleaner air.
Key points
Grants will be available for purchasing electric school buses with bidirectional energy flow capabilities (vehicle-to-grid).
The program aims to reduce energy costs for schools and communities and enhance power supply reliability.
Priority will be given to projects that are economically sustainable and replicable, especially in areas facing energy supply issues.
State authorities will be required to consider implementing rules that allow electric vehicles to export power to the grid and receive compensation for it.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3180
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2023-05-10