Jeffco launches 6 electric school buses with bidirectional charging to boost clean transport and grid support

Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado introduced six new electric school buses equipped with bidirectional charging technology, funded partly by Xcel Energy's $3.4 million Electric School Bus Program. These buses aim to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and serve as mobile energy assets by storing and returning electricity to the grid when needed. The project, supported by Highland Electric Fleets, also provides insights into integrating such technology with school transportation and the electric grid, marking a step toward sustainable and efficient student transport.

Xcel Energy, which partly funded the electric school bus project, trades at USD 70.74 on Pluang as of Sep 30, 2026 20:13 WIB. The stock shows a slight 1-day increase of 0.05% and offers a dividend yield of 3.35%. This reflects steady investor interest in utilities advancing clean energy solutions.