Illinois EPA announced opportunity to replace diesel buses in LaSalle County

 
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced an over $27 million dollar opportunity to fund the replacement of existing diesel school buses with new all-electric school buses located and operated in areas that include LaSalle County. The Illinois EPA will also fund a portion of new electric charging equipment if charging infrastructure is needed. Eligible applicants include school districts that own their buses or commercial school bus providers. Other priority counties include Will, Kendall, Grundy, Peoria, and McLean.