Southfield Public Schools awarded energy grant for 10 electric buses

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Public Schools were recently awarded state funding for 10 electric buses.

The amount is $3.72 million, part of the Michigan Department of Education’s Clean Bus Energy Grant. The program totals $125 million and includes 23 schools and districts in Michigan.

Of that, $35.9 million is being distributed this year to add 87 electric buses and 10 propane buses to vehicle fleets across the state.

“Children and others in their communities benefit from cleaner air,” Sue Carnell, interim state superintendent, said in a written statement.

The Michigan Department of Education has partnered with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy on the initiative.

The effort is part of the MDE’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan and advances toward Goal No. 3,