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) recently launched its new Electric School Bus Grant Program, which has $17 million for grants to purchase and lease electric school buses to serve Maryland public school students. The program offers a statewide competitive application process with a strong focus on serving overburdened and underserved communities. Applications are due March 17, 2025.
Electric school buses cruise into Maryland
With 737 electric school buses (ESBs) being deployed statewide, supported by funding from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program and state grant initiatives, Maryland proudly ranks third in the nation for ESB commitments.
Montgomery County Public Schools leads the country with commitments for 540 zero-emission buses planned. 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
Electrification Resources for Maryland Schools
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