LAKE SHORE EV CHARGE
K-12 education | ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Client: Lake Shore Central School District
Location: Angola, NY
Project Elements: Electric Bus Fleet, Charging Infrastructure, Transportation Site Redevelopment
Project Completion: Summer 2025
LAKE SHORE CSD LEADS THE CHARGE IN SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
Lake Shore CSD has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable school transportation with the introduction of 20 new electric school buses, one of the largest single-district deployments in New York State. The project also included reconstructing the existing bus lot and installing charging infrastructure for the growing electric fleet.
Through strategic planning and a strong partnership network with Young + Wright Architectural, Buffalo Engineering, National Grid, Cummins, NYSERDA, and other specialized contractors, the District successfully delivered an $11 million project with a local share of under $50,000, setting a new benchmark for cost-effective, forward-thinking school transportation.
This project was made possible through a $7.9 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program, along with additional state and federal funding. The District also secured more than $2 million from the NY School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP), administered by NYSERDA, as well as federal tax credits and incentives from National Grid.
THE DETAILS
“This initiative checks every box — fiscal responsibility, student safety, environmental stewardship, and career readiness. It’s the right thing to do, and I couldn’t be prouder of the team that brought it to life.”
— Daniel Pacos, Former Superintendent
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THE RESULT
Lake Shore CSD transitioned to one of New York State’s largest electric bus fleets while modernizing its transportation site. The $11 million project was completed with minimal local expense and lasting environmental benefits.
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IN THE NEWS
Want to learn more about the project? Check out this article from WGRZ Channel 2 News to see Lake Share unveil their brand new fleet of electric school buses!