Nuvve Partners and Vistra Announces to Help School Districts Electrify Bus Fleets

Nuvve and Vistra have announced the first step in their partnership to help school districts modernize bus fleets.

The partnership between Nuvve and Vistra will help school districts access available grant funding, from both federal and state agencies. These grants will make the transition cost-effective while also helping districts save on long-term transportation costs.

Thus far, Vistra and Nuvve have helped school districts served by Vistra to apply for more than $4.5M in grant funding to replace older, diesel school buses. 

"We know transportation is the top source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., which is why electrifying school bus fleets makes a noticeable, positive impact," said Gregory Poilasne, chairman and CEO of Nuvve. "The transition to zero-emissions electric school buses (ESBs) does more than clean the air. With large batteries on-board and predictable operation times, ESBs are a perfect use-case for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, especially in those markets where energy costs have shown significant volatility."

Electric buses also include fewer parts, leading to lower maintenance costs. The benefits extend to drivers as well, with quiet rides and more responsive performance.

"In order for this country to achieve its climate goals, it is going to take creative ideas and partnerships, and a collective effort across sectors," said Scott Hudson, president of Vistra's retail division. "Our customers know we offer more than just reliable power. We're all about innovative solutions. We are proud to join Nuvve to help school districts provide safer, cleaner transportation."