# Jeffco Launches Electric Buses in Colorado

Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco) launched six electric school buses and six bidirectional chargers in Lakewood, Colorado, on September 30, 2026. Xcel Energy’s Electric School Bus Program provided $3.4 million in funding, though the amount allocated specifically to Jeffco was not stated. Highland Electric Fleets is supplying the buses, charging infrastructure, and long-term services through an Electrification-as-a-Service model. The deployment is complete, not an open solicitation; the broader Colorado program supports 38 buses and 30 bidirectional charging systems, signaling potential demand for fleet electrification and grid-integration services.

- The deployment combines vehicles, bidirectional charging equipment, and long-term services, giving school districts and suppliers a concrete example of an Electrification-as-a-Service approach.
- The statewide program’s support for 38 buses and 30 charging systems indicates a broader market for electric school buses, charging infrastructure, fleet services, and grid integration in Colorado.
- Because this announcement does not identify an open solicitation or Jeffco-specific funding allocation, contractors should treat it as a market signal rather than a current bid opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco)

### Vendors
- Highland Electric Fleets (Supplier of buses, charging infrastructure, and long-term fleet services)
- Xcel Energy (Program funder)

### Key Quotes
> Replacing just five diesel buses with electric school buses can reduce pediatric asthma risk for 1,500 students, while bidirectional technology creates the potential for those same buses to serve as mobile energy assets when they aren't on the road.
> — Brian Buccella, Chief Commercial Officer, Highland Electric Fleets

> Through our Electric School Bus Program, we're helping school districts like Jefferson County Public Schools invest in cleaner transportation today while gaining valuable experience with technologies that can strengthen and add flexibility to the grid in the years ahead.
> — Robert Kenney, President, Xcel Energy – Colorado

### Sources
- [Jeffco Public Schools Launches Six Electric School Buses with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jeffco-public-schools-launches-six-electric-school-buses-with-xcel-energy-and-highland-electric-fleets-302893636.html) - PR Newswire