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Charging system includes an advanced energy management system based in IA.
In a significant step toward electrifying school bus fleets across North America, Kempower has partnered with the Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB) in Quebec, Canada, and Quebec-based charging solution provider Bornes Quebec to launch an innovative EV charging system. The charging site for school buses, which began operations in 2024, represents a key milestone in ETSB’s journey toward an emission-free future.
The Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB) in Quebec, Canada is one of the firsts charging sites for school bus fleets that Kempower has commissioned in North America. The charging site includes Kempower’s advanced cloud-based ChargEye charging management software, allowing ETSB to control and plan charging operations with precision while generating reports to validate 100% of potential carbon credits. The charging system’s scalability, upgradability, and dynamic power sharing capabilities were pivotal in forming the partnership with ETSB.
A standout feature of the Kempower system is its ability to identify fleet buses at plug-in, eliminating the need for a gated security system. This functionality also opens the door to transforming the site into a public charging station during times of school bus inactivity, such as summer breaks, holidays, and after hours—a business model gaining traction among electric school bus fleet operators.
The Eastern Townships site currently operates a fleet of 30 electric school buses, supported by 14 fast (level 3) charging points. The site contributes to ETSB’s broader fleet of 77 school buses, which is now 39% electrified, with a target of 65% by 2030.
