House Republicans Press EPA To Fund More Gas, Propane School Buses

House Republicans are pressing EPA to boost grant funding under the 2021 infrastructure law for compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane school buses, arguing the agency is improperly prioritizing electric buses under the program for “clean” school bus replacements. The push comes in an April 20 letter from key House Energy and Commerce Committee lawmakers that seeks EPA responses to several queries on the issue. And it follows EPA directing 95 percent of last year’s rebate funding under the program...