On June 12, 2008, Governor Deval Patrick announced the launch of MassCleanDiesel, the nation's first fully funded statewide program designed to reduce air pollution from school buses.

All eligible diesel-powered school buses will receive retrofits to keep engine fumes away from children on buses and reduce exhaust emissions to the air, at no expense to bus owners. The results: cleaner rides for kids and healthier air for everyone.

"The buses that take our children to school should not foul the air breathed by those same children, and this program will help put that situation to an end," said Governor Patrick at a press event held at the Julia F. Callahan School in Lynn." I applaud the City of Lynn and its school-bus operator, North Reading Transportation Co., for stepping forward as the first to volunteer for this new program, and I call on all school districts in the Commonwealth and their bus companies to take part."

Bus owners can now request retrofits using MassDEP's online application, and should contact us to learn more about the program and how to participate.

About MassCleanDiesel

MassCleanDiesel is paying to retrofit every eligible school bus in Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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As a bus owner, you already play a vital role in the Commonwealth's education system by safely transporting children to and from our schools. Now you can help the environment as well by installing retrofits that reduce pollution from your diesel-powered school buses. Jump on board and retrofit your school buses today!

Step 1: Request a Copy of a "Welcome Aboard!" Toolkit

Call (617) 292-5809 or email MassClean.Diesel@state.ma.us 

Step 2: Access the Online Application to Request Your Retrofits

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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

Learn about grants, tax incentives, loans and reimbursement opportunities available to Bay State communities, businesses, and residents interested in making Environment-related investments, including:
Clean Water Act (604b) Competitve Grant Program
Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Diesel Emissions Reduction
Leaking Underground Storage Tanks
Brownfields
Superfund Hazardous Waste Cleanup
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MassCleanDiesel's success depends on its partners: school bus owners, diesel retrofit vendors, school and municipal officials, trade associations, clean air advocates, and others. It is through the combined cooperation of these partners that MassCleanDiesel is installing pollution controls on thousands of eligible diesel school buses across the Commonwealth. Join MassCleanDiesel by retrofitting your buses or by helping to spread the word and receive recognition for your efforts here.

The following school bus owners have participated in the program by having their eligible buses equipped with pollution controls.

Amherst School Department
Sharon Community Education
Town of Pembroke
Joseph Ingle Bus Service, Inc.

These vendors have been pre-approved to install diesel retrofits on school buses under the MassCleanDiesel program.*

Cummins Northeast, Inc.
110 Allied Drive
Dedham, MA  02026
(781) 329-1750
Contact: Scot Lengel

Minuteman Trucks, Inc.
2181 Providence Highway
Walpole, MA  02081
(800) 225-4808
Contact: Monique Provost

New England Detroit Diesel - Alison, Inc.
90 Bay State Road
Wakefield, MA  01880
(781) 287-7233
Contact: Bill Pellegrine

New England Transit Sales, Inc.
30 Progress Avenue
Tyngsboro, MA  01879
(978) 649-0777 x227
Contact: Craig Logan

Southworth-Milton, Inc.
100 Quarry Drive
Milford, MA  01757
(518) 877-6813
Contact: Wayne Clark

Shuster Corporation
4 Wright Street
New Bedford, MA  02740
(508) 999-3261
Contact: Phil Dutra

Tri State Truck Center, Inc.
411 Hartford Turnpike
Shrewsbury, MA  01545
(508) 753-1200 x212
Contact: Chris Pentedemos

* Note: References and hypertext links to companies under MassCleanDiesel school bus retrofit state contract do not express or imply MassDEP endorsement or recommendation. 

Please contact us if you would like to be recognized as a MassCleanDiesel partner.

Governor Patrick Launches Innovative Program to Retrofit Diesel School Buses with Equipment to Reduce Air Pollution

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Commonwealth Dedicates $22.5 Million to Retrofit All School, Transit Buses

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Clean Diesel Team Earns EPA Award

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If you are a reporter in need of information about MassCleanDiesel, please contact us.

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

Learn about grants, tax incentives, loans and reimbursement opportunities available to Bay State communities, businesses, and residents interested in making Environment-related investments, including:
Clean Water Act (604b) Competitve Grant Program
Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Diesel Emissions Reduction
Leaking Underground Storage Tanks
Brownfields
Superfund Hazardous Waste Cleanup
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MassDEP Idling Reduction Initiative

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Massachusetts Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions Inventory

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean School Bus USA Program

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EPA National Clean Diesel Campaign

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Do you have questions about MassCleanDiesel? Are you interested in becoming a partner in the program? Would you like copies of the "Welcome Aboard!" toolkit or other program outreach materials?

Call (617) 292-5809 or email MassClean.Diesel@state.ma.us