Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA) Program Overview
The Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA) Program offers free technical assistance for fleet electrification transition plans, emphasizing equity considerations and inclusivity. Eligible fleets can benefit from comprehensive support and guidance, enhancing their zero-emission bus deployment strategies and maximizing value through coordinated planning efforts.
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Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA) MEA Electric School Bus Webinar December 2nd, 2024 Mike Jones, Project Lead- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
What is the Value Add? Bus fleets have varying motivations, experience, expertise and bandwidth when it comes to zero emission bus deployment. Regardless of fleet profile, fleet transition plans can add value by: Setting a vision for deployment, helping to rally unified support from decision makers, stakeholders and constituents. Coordinating internal and external project teams, reducing burden on overloaded fleet managers. Establishing realistic short-term and long-term targets, supported by sound technical analysis. Serving as a foundation and reference point for day-to-day operations and subsequent deployment efforts. Complements EPA Clean School Bus Program and FTA Low-No program - both require varying degrees of pre-project planning. driveelectric.gov | 2
CBPA Program Overview Free technical assistance for comprehensive and customized fleet electrification transition plans. Learn more and apply Funded by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) and managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Eligible fleets generally includes fleets eligible for EPA Clean School Bus and FTA Low-No funding. Applications open on a rolling basis. Deployment assistance also available at the completion of the plan, for a period not to exceed 3 years (monthly check in calls, annual plan updates, RFP development, training support etc. )
Equity Considerations NREL strongly encourages applications from fleets that meet one or more of the following prioritization criteria: (School bus) fleets domiciled or operated in a prioritized school district as recognized under EPA's Clean School Bus Program. Fleets domiciled or operates in a rural (non-urbanized) area as defined by FTA's Low-No Grant Program. Fleets operated by Tribal entities recognized by and eligible for funding and services from the BIA. Fleets domiciled or operated in a disadvantaged community, as designated in the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST). driveelectric.gov | 4
Electrification Transition Plans - What's Included*? Existing fleet baseline analysis Vehicle electrification feasibility analysis Infrastructure assessment and optimization Procurement and project staging Financial analysis/modeling Emissions analysis/modeling Stakeholder analysis Workforce considerations Recommended next steps *Plans tailored to the specific circumstances and needs of the fleet. driveelectric.gov | 5
Process & Expectations Application received by NREL; receipt confirmed. Vetting call held with applicant to gain additional context and assess program suitability. Application review. Selection notice. Applicant participates in a kickoff call and monthly meetings with NREL and its partners. Applicant provides baseline fleet data (fleet size and makeup, route data and schedules, fuel types, costs etc.) Applicant provides feedback on draft transition plan to inform completion of final plan. Plans expected to be completed within 6 months from kickoff call. Applicant recruits relevant decision makers and stakeholders to participate in a post-plan presentation meeting to review plan results with NREL and its partners. Applicant participates in deployment assistance activities (as applicable). driveelectric.gov | 6
Questions? cbpa@nrel.gov driveelectric.gov
