ELECTRIFY OUR SCHOOLS
Maryland
Maryland is investing in clean energy for schools and leading by example. Maryland ranks in the TOP TEN states in the country for school bus electrification and solar-powered buildings.
Generation180 is partnering with state agencies to ensure that all Maryland schools can access the cost-saving and educational benefits of clean energy and take advantage of state and federal funding opportunities.
Maryland Invests in Electric School Buses
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce its intention to award grants to support Maryland K-12 schools with school bus electrification, charging infrastructure, and fleet transition planning through the new Electric School Bus Grant Program.
The program will release a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) in fall 2024 with details about the grant program.
Electric school buses cruise into Maryland
Nearly 450 electric school buses are being deployed across the state, with support from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program and state grant programs. Montgomery County Public Schools leads the state with commitments for 326 zero-emission buses. View our map showing what Maryland school districts will be benefitting from cleaner air and reduced fuel and maintenance costs.
Decarbonizing Maryland Public Schools
Generation180 is a project partner of the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). We are supporting Maryland public schools access state funding for K-12 schools through the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program.
The MEA announced the applications for the 2025 fiscal year is open and due by January 31st, 2025! Apply to receive funding to develop capacity and advance strategies for promoting clean and efficient energy use in your K-12 schools.
Maryland Decarbonization Investments in K-12 Public Schools
