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RSU 9 declines electric-bus rebate for now, superintendent cites prohibitive upfront costs
RSU 9 School Board · January 23, 2024
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Summary
After staff presented costs and infrastructure requirements for an electric-bus rebate program, the superintendent recommended not pursuing the rebate; the board voted unanimously to follow that recommendation, citing high district share and infrastructure needs.
RSU 9 officials reviewed a state rebate program that could cover up to $200,000 per eligible electric school bus and some infrastructure. Staff presented a model for three buses and two charging units: estimated gross costs near $1.27 million, a potential rebate of roughly $600,000 and an estimated…
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