GFO-25-605: Reliable Electric Charging for Eligible School-bus Sites (RECESS)
Funds school-bus charging infrastructure for community electrification and mobility to strengthen real-world implementation.
GFO-25-605, titled Reliable Electric Charging for Eligible School-bus Sites (RECESS), is a California Energy Commission grant solicitation under the Clean Transportation Program. The program was established by AB 118 (2007) and extended through July 2035 by AB 126, funded by vehicle registration and smog abatement fees. RECESS specifically targets the installation of reliable electric vehicle char…
Funds reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure at eligible school bus sites in California under the Clean Transportation Program, with applications due August 31, 2026.
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