On February 19, The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an intended ‘revamp’ of the Clean School Bus program to “provide school districts with consumer choice, strengthen oversight, align the program with President Trump’s agenda, and ensure tax dollars are being used in the best way possible”. The EPA is inviting public comment on the program to better understand the availability of all alternative fuel technologies in the school bus market, not limited to battery electric. The RFI describes five areas of interest: (1) Alternative Fuel School Buses; (2) Alternative Fuels for Use in School Buses; (3) Fueling Infrastructure for Alternative Fuels; (4) School Bus Industry Supply Chain and Purchasing Practices; and (5) Oversight and Fraud Prevention. The EPA is interested in comments detailing: (1) the availability, market price, and performance of alternative fuel school buses that operate entirely or in part on liquified natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), hydrogen, propane, or biofuels; (2) the availability, market price, and performance of LNG, CNG, hydrogen, propane, or biofuels with respect to school buses; (3) the availability, market price, and performance of associated alternative fueling infrastructure; and (4) the need for school bus fleets to have dedicated fueling infrastructure when operating buses in their fleet on alternative fuels in the near term (i.e., within 1–5 years). 

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Comments must be received on or before April 6, 2026. The EPA will host an informational webinar on March 3rd during which participants may also submit comments and questions.

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