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Niskayuna staff recommend two more electric buses in May purchase to capture incentives, caution on infrastructure needs
Summary
The district recommended adding two 66‑passenger electric buses to its May 2026 purchase to use NYSERDA incentives and enhanced state aid, while the engineering study flagged a substantial infrastructure build (new transformer, charging switchboards, dozens of chargers) and staff suggested applying for state waivers for the 2027 deadline as needed.
Matt (district staff) briefed the Audit & Finance Committee on Jan. 30 about the district’s electric‑bus pilot and a proposed May 2026 purchase that would add two 66‑passenger electric buses to the fleet.
The district currently operates two electric buses on regular routes (Routes 63 and 40) as a pilot. "You can see the mileage... daily mileage of 61.6 and 40.7," Matt said, and drivers have reported a quieter ride and lower student noise levels. Staff noted both pilot buses required brief out‑of‑service days for software upgrades; Matt said that was comparable to diesel bus downtime for maintenance.
Staff presented a three‑phase infrastructure…
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