Electric School Buses
Transportation is the #1 source of carbon emissions and we’re committed to reducing it in our communities.
Next year, we will partner with local Virginia school districts and begin replacing diesel buses with electric in phases, starting with 50, then adding 200 per year for the next 5 years. This initiative will benefit our environment, our communities, and our schools. A Request for Proposal for electric manufacturers is underway and the application for school districts in Dominion Energy's Virginia service territory is now open.
Cleaner Air & Zero Emissions
One bus reduces C02 emissions by 54,000 pounds each year
50 buses reduces emissions by 2.7 million pounds
Replacing 1,050 buses over 5 years with new electric ones will reduce emissions by 810 million pounds, the equivalent to taking 78,000 cars off the road!
Air quality inside is 6x better than non-EV models
New Vehicle to Grid Technology
① The buses are all electric & can be used as portable batteries.
② When not in use, they can be tapped as an energy resource through vehicle-to-grid technology.
③ If energy needs are high or if renewable resources are intermittent, the batteries can provide stability to the grid.
④ During a power outage or emergency, the batteries could serve as mobile power stations.
1,050 buses provides enough energy to power 10,000+ homes
Increased Safety
Electric buses are quiet, allowing for better communication between drivers and students
Every bus is equipped with a seatbelt for each student
Reduce operation & maintenance costs for schools by 60%
Lower Cost + Less Maintenance
Equivalent of 17 MPG compared to 6 MPG for diesel
Charging stations & infrastructure provided at no cost to school
Cost to upgrade from a diesel to electric model covered by program
Dominion Energy will select interested schools based on the value of the batteries to the local grid.