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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.

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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

Wherever you are in the process, this free consulting service can help.

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  • Custom Electrification Evaluation

A custom evaluation to determine if electrifying your fleet is right for your school district.

  • Funding Solutions

Funding solutions for ’26 and beyond: what’s available for both vehicles and infrastructure?

  • Capacity Analysis

Support in determining your site’s grid capacity and planning for your future electricity needs.

  • Expert Recommendations

Recommendations from experts who understand electric vehicles and rely on best practices to get you where you are headed.

  • 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

Cool the Earth has spent nearly a decade helping Californians transition to electric vehicles. Now, we’re bringing that experience to schools and communities that can benefit most—creating cleaner, healthier starts for students each day.

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.

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Upcoming Event: Free eBus Workshop, January 30th 11am – 12pm

The Road to a Better Bus

Join Cool the Earth, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and school transportation expert Matthew Belasco for an interactive one-hour workshop 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. All participants who complete a brief survey at the end of the workshop will be awarded a $50 gift card for participating.

Note: To be eligible for the gift card, participants must be from a school district within the PG&E service territory, attend the full session, and complete all surveys.

Past Event: Zoom Webinar, November 14th

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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.