Laveen School District 59

Description:the Agreement Provides Funding Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to Laveen Elementary School District to Replace In-use, Non-zero-emission Heavy-duty Vehicles With New Zero-emission Vehicles to Reduce Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Epa Region 9. the Recipient Will Replace 10 Eligible Vehicles With Comparable, Eligible Zero-emission Vehicles Under the School Bus Sub-program, Resulting in Cleaner Air and Improved Health for the Communities in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. This Assistance Agreement Provides Full Federal Funding in the Amount of $2,840,000. See Terms and Conditions. Activities:the Activities Include Replacing Eligible Internal Combustion Engine Class 7 School Buses With Eligible Zero-emission School Buses; Purchasing and Installing Charging Equipment; and Providing Workforce Training to Support the Maintenance, and Operation of the New Zero-emission Vehicles, and Community Outreach. Subrecipient:no Subawards Are Included in This Assistance Agreement.outcomes:the Anticipated Deliverables Include the Purchase of 10 Electric School Buses, the Purchase and Installation of Five Electric Vehicle Chargers, Workforce Training, Community Outreach and Collection of Mileage Data to Assess Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Air Pollutant Reductions. the Expected Outcomes Include Reduction of Over 300 Metric Tons of CO2 Emissions, Cost Savings for School Districts, Reduction in Nox and PM, Improved Air Quality and Health Outcomes for Students and Communities, and Increased Community Awareness and Support for Sustainable Transportation. the Intended Beneficiaries Include the Students and Staff of Laveen Elementary School District and the Surrounding Community in the Southwest Phoenix Area.