The Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) incentive project is now open for applications.
The Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) application period will be extended—No vehicle cap! Application Extended Deadline: November 22, 2024.
The Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) incentive project pairs zero-emission school bus vehicle incentives through the California Air Resources Board (CARB), with charging infrastructure incentives through the California Energy Commission (CEC). A total of $500 million is appropriated from Senate Bill (SB) 114 for ZESBI. In Fiscal Year 2023-24, $375 million is allocated to support purchases of qualifying zero-emission (ZE) school buses and $125 million is allocated to support infrastructure and associated cost incentives.