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Yorktown superintendent warns bus‑electrification mandate could cost district $42–46 million
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Hatter told the board that an independent study estimates electrifying the district's bus fleet and infrastructure at $42–46 million, with annual charging costs near $600,000 versus current fuel costs of about $120,000 — a hit he said would absorb roughly 30% of the district's maximum allowable tax levy.
Dr. Hatter said an independent feasibility study shows electrifying Yorktown Central School District's bus fleet and installing charging infrastructure would cost an estimated $42 million to $46 million, with annual electricity costs of roughly $600,000 — compared with about $120,000 the district now spends on diesel fuel.
The superintendent said the estimate came from I & F Associates and stressed that the expense is far beyond what the…
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