"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a restructuring of the $5 billion Clean School Bus Program and opened a public consultation on alternative fuel technologies ahead of the 2026 funding round. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on February 19, 2026 outlined a path forward for revising the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program, including the launch of a Request for Information (RFI) and the cancellation of the 2024 CSB Rebate Program."
"The Clean School Bus Program was established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, which directed EPA to allocate $5 billion over five fiscal years, from 2022 through 2026, for the replacement of existing school buses with clean or zero-emission models and for associated fueling infrastructure. According to the EPA press release, approximately $2.7 billion has been awarded since 2021."
"Lee Zeldin was confirmed as the 17th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on January 2025, following his nomination by Donald Trump. His mandate focuses on advancing a deregulation agenda aimed at boosting domestic energy production and industrial competitiveness. While pledging to maintain clean air and water standards, Zeldin's leadership marks a significant shift toward rolling back various federal climate regulations. This administrative pivot reflects the broader economic priorities of the current U.S. executive branch regarding environmental oversight."
EPA outlined revisions to the Clean School Bus Program on February 19, 2026, launching a Request for Information (RFI) and canceling the 2024 CSB Rebate Program. The $5 billion program, created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, funds replacement of school buses with clean or zero-emission models and related fueling infrastructure; roughly $2.7 billion has been awarded since 2021. Administrator Lee Zeldin, confirmed January 2025, is advancing a deregulation agenda emphasizing domestic energy production and industrial competitiveness while pledging to maintain air and water standards. The RFI seeks feedback from fleet operators, manufacturers, school officials and energy producers on fuel availability, cost and performance ahead of the 2026 funding round.
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