Ease your transition to electric school buses – Free Advisory Services
The project of a lifetime doesn’t have to take a lifetime. From choosing the right buses and planning charging infrastructure to navigating funding opportunities—there’s a lot to consider.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)’s free EV Advisory Services helps schools plan for electric buses, and evaluate whether going electric is right for your school, so districts can take the next step toward cleaner, healthier transportation. Here at Cool the Earth we are partnering with PG&E to connect schools with their free service, making the project of a lifetime possible today.
Welcome to the Better Bus Project
It’s like having a free assistant
PG&E’s new EV Advisory Services helps you determine if electrification makes sense and provides free expert guidance to electrify your fleet.
Free Advisory Services
Get Your Free Consultation
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Custom Electrification Evaluation
A custom evaluation to determine if electrifying your fleet is right for your school district.
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Funding Solutions
Funding solutions for ’26 and beyond: what’s available for both vehicles and infrastructure?
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Capacity Analysis
Support in determining your site’s grid capacity and planning for your future electricity needs.
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Expert Recommendations
Recommendations from experts who understand electric vehicles and rely on best practices to get you where you are headed.
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Risk-Free Answers
Answers at no risk. Because all of this is free, with absolutely no commitment or obligation.
Clean Transportation Expertise You Can Trust
For many educators and administrators, planning an electric transportation transition can be unfamiliar territory. We’re here to make it easier. Our team connects schools with the latest funding opportunities, advisory services, and technical resources, so your district can take confident steps toward a cleaner future.
Curious if electric school buses could work for you?
Get free (no strings) consulting from PG&E’s EV Advisory Services to explore what electrifying might look like for your district.
Past Event: Zoom Webinar, November 14th
The Road to a Better Bus
Is now the time to transition to electric school buses? Will electric school buses work for my district?
Join Cool the Earth, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and school transportation expert Matthew Belasco for an informative one-hour webinar on how schools can successfully transition to electric buses. Learn about the benefits of going electric – cleaner air for students to long-term cost savings and the free advisory services that provide practical guidance on vehicle selection, charging infrastructure, funding opportunities, and planning your fleet transition. PG&E’s Fleet Advisor will walk through their free, one-on-one Electric Vehicle Advisory Services available through 2026, includes Q&A session.
Stay tuned for more webinar dates coming soon.
Why Choose Electric School Buses?
Environmental Impact
Zero tailpipe emissions reduce air pollution around schools and contribute to cleaner air for students and communities.
Health Benefits
Quieter rides and cleaner air improve the health and well-being of students during their daily commute to school.
Cost Savings
Lower fuel and maintenance costs over time, plus available funding and incentives make the transition affordable.