Is participation in Project Green Fleet REALLY free?

Yes! The generous support of Project Green Fleet’s funders will cover all retrofit equipment and installation costs for school buses. Project Funders »

What types of pollution control equipment are installed on school buses?

Project Green Fleet installs two different pieces of pollution-control equipment on school buses: a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and a fuel-fired heater. These cost-effective technologies reduce diesel exhaust by more than 25%, and also reduce idling.

What about long-term maintenance, costs, and warranties?

After installation, the DOC requires no ongoing maintenance. The heaters require minimum maintenance during the summer months. Installation of pollution control equipment has no effect on a vehicle’s existing warranty.

What about impact on school bus performance?

According to the US EPA’s voluntary retrofit program, retrofit devices like oxidation catalysts have minimal impact on a vehicle’s performance and fuel economy.

Which school buses are eligible for retrofits?

Project Green Fleets targets school buses that are likely to have five or more years of expected operating life, and that lack the emission controls found on some of the newest school buses (generally those built before 2007).

Where can I find more information about pollution control equipment?

More information about retrofit equipment and projects is available on the following websites:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program
http://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/retrofit.htm

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency -  What is Clean Diesel?
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/air/air-quality-and-pollutants/general-air-quality/motor-vehicle-pollution/cleaning-up-diesel-engines-in-minnesota.html

Diesel Technology Forum - http://www.dieselforum.org/

Or visit Project Green Fleet’s resources and downloads page. Read More »

How can my school bus fleet participate in Project Green Fleet?

Fill out our online form and a staff member will be in contact with you to start the process. You can also contact Eric David at 612-334-3388 ext. 108 to sign up or ask questions.

How does participating in Project Green Fleet work?

Environmental Initiative has structured Project Green Fleet to be as easy as possible for fleet owners and operators. We coordinate the review of fleet information, installation of equipment and pay for installation and equipment costs. Read More »