Onslow County Schools Superintendent Chris Barnes speaks at a ceremony welcoming the new propane buses. (Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech)

Onslow County Schools adds 6 new propane buses to transportation fleet

August 14, 2026 By Chris Markham

The new propane buses and fueling station will support cleaner, more efficient student transportation in North Carolina communities.

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School districts explore alternative fuels amid rising diesel costs

August 13, 2026 By Mason Kopy

With diesel hitting an all-time August high of $5.30 per gallon, school districts nationwide are seeking to alleviate the budget strain by switching to propane autogas.

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Retailers are facing challenges in the residential market, though emerging energy policy concerns favor propane. (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

Propane at a crossroads: Forecasting the industry through 2035

May 22, 2026 By Randy Doyle and Michael Sloan

Industry forecast updated through 2035 reveals market challenges, avenues for growth.

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Recapping 2023 with ‘wonderful propane’

December 28, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Opportunities await for those who educate people outside of the industry about the many possibilities and advantages of propane.

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3 propane buses added to Arkansas school district

July 27, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Fort Smith Public Schools in Arkansas added three propane buses to its fleet, making it the second district in the state to adopt propane buses.

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EPA program promotes propane autogas for school buses

June 10, 2022 By Jesse Khalil

For every propane autogas bus purchased through a new EPA program, transportation directors could qualify for up to $30,000 in rebates.

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October 2021: Total school bus fleet comparisons

October 1, 2021 By LP Gas

LP Gas provides updates on the U.S. propane market, as well as the latest trends. The data for October 2021 focuses on propane-powered school bus fleets compared to non-propane.

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From left: Lance Gerry, school mechanic, Harrisburg, S.D.; Russ Nelson, school mechanic, Lennox, S.D.; and Eric Kracke, CHS certified energy specialist, are advocates of the transition to propane-fueled school buses. Propane buses in front of the 12,000-gallon bullet at the Harrisburg fill station. (Photo: CHS, Inc.)

CHS helps 5 school districts implement propane-powered buses

June 22, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

Through its Brandon, South Dakota, retail locations, CHS has helped five area school districts transition to propane-powered school buses.

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South Carolina invests in 235 propane-fueled school buses

April 23, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

South Carolina will invest in 235 new, propane-fueled school buses with its second round of funding through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.

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Henry County Schools made the propane switch in 2019. Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech

Atlanta school district invests in autogas

February 10, 2020 By LP Gas

Henry County Schools in Atlanta is replacing an aging diesel fleet with propane autogas school buses to reduce emissions and lower maintenance costs.

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