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At Dominion Energy, we are committed to helping Virginia become a leader in clean transportation for students, while reducing our carbon footprint and helping our customers do the same. In 2019, we announced that we would partner with Virginia school districts as they began replacing diesel buses in their fleets with electric models.
We will continue our commitment by providing fast-charging solutions to help school districts that receive electric school bus funding from federal and state grants. This ongoing initiative will further benefit our environment, our communities, our schools, and most importantly, our children.
Cleaner Air & Zero Emissions
Replacing one diesel bus can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 54,000 pounds each year.
The air quality inside a diesel bus is 5x worse than outside the bus. Replacing a diesel bus with an electric bus significantly improves air quality for students inside the bus and for the communities we serve.
Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
The buses are all electric, and so can be used as portable batteries. When not in use, they can be tapped as an energy resource through vehicle-to-grid technology. If energy needs are high or if renewable resources are intermittent, the batteries can provide stability to the grid. During a power outage or emergency, the batteries could serve as mobile power stations. 
Increased Safety
Electric buses are quiet, allowing for better communication between drivers and students.
Lower Cost & Less Maintenance
An electric bus reduces operation and maintenance costs for schools by 60% as compared to a diesel model.