B-R gets newer bus

February 20, 2020

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Nebraska has awarded more than $2.6 million in rebates to schools across Nebraska to aid in the replacement of older diesel school buses.

The funded projects include 60 public school districts, one private school and one bus contractor serving a public school district.

Among the northeast and north central Nebraska schools receiving funds were: Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schools, $42,000; Cedar Catholic High School in Hartington, $22,475; Chambers Public Schools, $42,000; Clarkson Public Schools, $42,000; Elkhorn Valley Schools in Tilden, $42,000; Humphrey Public Schools, $42,000; North Bend Central Public Schools, $42,000; Randolph Public Schools, $54,839, and Twin River Public Schools, Genoa, $57,000.

Midstates School Bus of Wayne received $16,375.

Each project will replace one older diesel bus with a new bus with much lower emissions.

The department initially planned to fund 32 rebates, but because of the high demand, all 62 applicants will receive funding.

“The department received a large number of applications from schools across the state,” said Jim Macy, director of Nebraska Environment and Energy. “The funds available for this program give us the opportunity to provide financial assistance to schools that will help reduce harmful diesel emissions.”