Important: Applicants must receive a grant for a new school bus in order to apply for infrastructure. See program details for vehicle requirements.
Program Overview
| Feature |
Details |
| Program Notes |
Applicants will be prioritized in order of Tiers 1-3:
- Tier 1: Small or rural school district, or applicants serving a high percentage of unduplicated pupils
- Tier 2: DAC and LIC areas
- Tier 3: Everything else
|
| Program Geography |
State of California |
| Program Status |
Open |
| Funds Remaining |
$125M starting budget |
| Start Date |
October 8, 2024 |
| End Date |
November 22, 2024 |
| Program Website |
https://californiahvip.org/zesbi/ |
Program History
| Date |
Event |
| October 8, 2024 |
The rebate program is now open. |
| October 2, 2024 |
The ZESBI application period has been extended and will reopen for applications on 10/8/24. There will no longer be a maximum vehicle cap, so eligible applicants will be able to apply for over 50 ZE school buses and their supporting infrastructure. |
| October 1, 2024 |
The rebate program is now closed. |
Program Details and Rebates
Level 2 Charger
| Feature |
Details |
| Rebate Type |
Prescriptive |
| Rebate Amount |
Lesser of $20,000 per Charger OR 100% of Project Cost |
| Conditions |
- One charger will be awarded per each ZESBI-funded school bus
- Applicants cannot apply for infrastructure only
- Maximum infrastructure award of $75,000 per school bus
|
DCFC Charger
| Feature |
Details |
| Rebate Type |
Prescriptive |
| Rebate Amount |
Lesser of $75,000 per Charger OR 100% of Project Cost |
| Conditions |
- One charger will be awarded per each ZESBI-funded school bus
- Applicants cannot apply for infrastructure only
- Maximum infrastructure award of $75,000 per school bus
|
DCFC Bi-directional Charger
| Feature |
Details |
| Rebate Type |
Prescriptive |
| Rebate Amount |
Lesser of $95,000 per Charger OR 100% of Project Cost |
| Conditions |
- One charger will be awarded per each ZESBI-funded school bus
- Applicants cannot apply for infrastructure only
- Maximum infrastructure award of $95,000 per school bus
|
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- California public school districts
- California County Offices of Education (COE)
- California Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
- California Public Charter Schools (Not eligible if designated as a “nonclassroom-based charter school” as of FY 21–22)
Additional Notes
- The first phase of the program was open from May 14, 2024, to September 30, 2024.
- Stacking is generally allowed as long as the combined funding does not exceed total project cost.
- Utility programs that reimburse utility service upgrades and integration costs may be utilized but cannot be reimbursed by ZESBI.
- Multiple sources of CEC funding, such as solicitation or EnergIIZE funding, cannot be applied to one project.
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