Oklahoma’s Department of Environmental Quality says its latest offering of grants under a Clean Diesel program to reduce diesel emissions in public school buses could be as much as $1.3 million.
It depends on whether the state gets more federal funding for diesel, gasoline, propane, natural gas and all-electric powered school bus replacements.
The Clean Diesel / DERA FY23-24 program will offer at least $331,700 but projected to be as much as $1,305,000 if expected additional federal funding is granted, toward diesel, gasoline, propane, natural gas, and all-electric powered school bus replacements. Reimbursement ranges from 25% to 45% and are listed below.
- Oklahoma may fund up to 25% of the cost of a new replacement vehicle powered by a 2021 model year or newer engine certified to EPA emission standards.
- Oklahoma may fund up to 35% of the cost of a new replacement vehicle powered by a 2021 model year or newer engine certified to meet CARB’s Optional Low-NOx Standards.
- Oklahoma may fund up to 45% of the cost of a new 2021 model year or newer zero-emission (all-electric) replacement vehicle. Eligible cost can include the purchase and installation of one charging unit per vehicle, including the unit and charging cable, mount and/or pedestal.
A full description of eligible projects can be found in section II.B of the Grant Solicitation.The application period ends November 1, 2024.
For more information:
www.deq.ok.gov/air-quality-division/clean-diesel-dera/
Source: DEQ release