Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI)

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Energy Commission (CEC) are providing at least $55 million in combined zero-emission school bus and charging infrastructure incentives. Through the Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Program, California public school districts, county offices of education (COEs), joint powers authorities (JPAs), and public charter schools are eligible to apply. ZESBI provides base bus incentives up to $320,000–$415,000 per bus. For charging infrastructure, CEC funds up to $20,000 per Level 2 charger and up to $75,000 per DC fast charger, covering up to 100% of eligible equipment, make-ready, software, warranty, and installation costs. Projects require scrapping of a 2010 or older internal combustion bus with the electric equivalent and must deploy chargers meeting minimum 19.2 kW output.