The Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA) program is open and accepting applications on a rolling basis.  

Funded by the Joint Office of Energy & Transportation and managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), CBPA recipients receive free technical assistance for comprehensive and customized school bus electrification transition plans. Fleets eligible for EPA Clean School Bus program funding are generally eligible to receive CBPA assistance. This program offers a strong value proposition for selected bus fleets in addition to the following outcomes: 

• Sets a vision for deployment, helping to rally unified support from decision makers, stakeholders, and constituents. 
• Coordinates internal and external project teams, reducing bandwidth burden on overloaded pupil transportation directors and fleet managers. 
• Establishes realistic short-term and long-term targets, supported by sound technical analysis. 
• Serves as a foundation and reference point for day-to-day operations and subsequent deployment efforts. 

This program also may provide optional deployment assistance from NREL that fills the gap between planning and implementation.  

Click here to apply for the Clean Bus Planning Awards program. For more information on program eligibility, expectations, and the application process, review the CBPA program website and attached program flyer below. Budgetary resources are limited so apply as soon as possible. 

Contact cbpa@nrel.gov with questions.