Harrison School District 2 adds propane-powered school buses to fleet for cleaner emissions, budget savings

Krdo · Aug 10, 2026 · 349 words · By Alexander Brunet

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Harrison School District 2 adds propane-powered school buses to fleet for cleaner emissions, budget savings COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

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What happened

Harrison School District 2 adds propane-powered school buses to fleet for cleaner emissions, budget savings COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Why it matters

(KRDO) - A local school district is believed to be the first in the Pikes Peak region to use propane fuel instead of diesel fuel to transport students to and from school.

Common ground

At Harrison District 2, work to gradually convert the fleet of 60 buses to propane buses has been in the works since at least February of 2024.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Harrison School District 2 adds propane-powered school buses to fleet for cleaner emissions, budget savings?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Josy Campbell, the district's transportation director, said that she learned of the potential of propane buses during a trip to Reno, Nevada?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Josy Campbell, the district's transportation director, said that she learned of the potential of propane buses during a trip to Reno, Nevada.”

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The evidence provided contains no mention of a transportation director named Josy Campbell or any trip to Reno, Nevada. The results are irrelevant (e.g., George Harrison, Harrison Ford).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Caldwell is a Mississippi politician serving on the Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Northern District since 2020. A Republican, he previously worked as a transportation director for…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Caldwell_(Mississippi_pol…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harrison High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in Harrison, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secon…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_High_School_(New_Jers…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harrison High School (HHS) is a public high school located in Harrison, Westchester County, New York, United States. The school is 22 miles (35 km) northeast of New York City. It is the only high scho…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_High_School_(New_York…

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Claim 2: “Buying a propane bus now would be about $40,000 less than if you bought a diesel bus now”

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While some search results mention that propane is generally more affordable than diesel or that fuel costs are 40-50% less, there is no specific evidence provided that confirms a purchase price difference of exactly $40,000 between a propane and diesel bus.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Impossible (Spanish: Lo imposible) is a 2012 English-language Spanish biographical disaster drama film directed by J. A. Bayona and written by Sergio G. Sánchez. It is based on the experience of M…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Impossible_(2012_film)

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Claim 3: “The district currently has four propane buses, and a fifth is on the way”

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The evidence provided includes general information about Harrison School District 2 and unrelated celebrities/locations. There is no data regarding the specific number of propane buses owned by the district.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harrison High School (HHS) is a public high school located near the junction of Interstate 25 and Circle Drive on the southwest side of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It serves a diverse student populati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_High_School_(Colorado…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harrison School District can refer to: Harrison Central School District (Harrison, New York) Harrison Public Schools (Harrison, New Jersey) Harrison School District (Harrison, Arkansas) Harrison Scho…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_School_District

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harrison School District 2 is the southern school district of Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. As of 2013 it had about 11,000 students. The district includes sections of Colorado Springs, as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_School_District_2

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Claim 4: “Jackson mentioned new, stricter emission requirements for school buses taking effect next year”

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The evidence mentions European emission standards being pushed back and a general table of V2G pilot programs, but there is no mention of a person named 'Jackson' or specific US school bus emission requirements taking effect in 2025.

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web search NEUTRAL — Electric school buses are pitched as Texas blackout savers, but no public record confirms it, unlike verified programs in California.A World Resources Institute table updated through April 2025 listed…
https://www.ecoticias.com/en/texas-school-buses-can-turn-dan…

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web search NEUTRAL — The new rules were originally scheduled to come into effect in 2025 for cars and two years later for buses and trucks. But due to lobbying from the car industry, that has been pushed back to July 2030…
https://www.world-today-news.com/europe-sets-stricter-emissi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Год выпуска: 2025. Страна: Германия.смотреть онлайн Магия четырёх стихий (2025) в хорошем качестве.
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Claim 5: “A local school district is believed to be the first in the Pikes Peak region to use propane fuel instead of diesel fuel to transport students to and from school.”

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The provided evidence mentions Harrison School District 2 and the Pikes Peak region, but none of the sources confirm that this district is the first in the region to use propane buses. One search result mentions Onslow County Schools adding propane buses, which is unrelated to the Pikes Peak region.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pikes Peak State College is a public community college in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is the largest institution of higher education in the Pikes Peak region. PPSC offers more than 150 programs in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikes_Peak_State_College

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Claim 6: “The district plans to acquire three propane buses annually to replace older diesel buses that will be taken out of service and sold at auction.”

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The evidence mentions other districts (Beaverton) replacing diesel buses and a general mention of a fleet of 83 propane buses in an unnamed district, but nothing specifically regarding Harrison School District 2's plan to acquire three buses annually.

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web search NEUTRAL — Diesel buses cost on average $150,000 and electric buses cost, on average, $390,000, according to Energy Fix. Electric buses have a more limited range, which gets even shorter in colder climates when …
https://www.mackinac.org/blog/2026/electric-school-bus-repla…

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web search NEUTRAL — Beaverton School District is Oregon’s largest district-owned school bus operation in the state.It recently ordered 50 electric buses to replace 50 diesels, using $19.75 million awarded by the EPA Clea…
https://stnonline.com/news/school-districts-replace-diesel-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — The district has continued to replace aging diesel buses with new propane buses equipped with advanced ROUSH CleanTech fuel systems for a total propane fleet of 83.
https://www.blue-bird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/23-06_A…

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Claim 7: “At Harrison District 2, work to gradually convert the fleet of 60 buses to propane buses has been in the works since at least February of 2024.”

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The evidence provided for this claim consists of irrelevant results about George Harrison, Harrison Ford, and unrelated school districts in Arkansas and New Jersey. There is no mention of a fleet conversion starting in February 2024 for Harrison School District 2.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Known as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison played a signi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harrison School District No. 1 is a public school district in Boone County, Arkansas, United States which serves the city of Harrison along with other unincorporated areas within the county. The Harr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_School_District_(Arka…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Livingston Public Schools is a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from Livingston, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livingston_Public_Schools

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Claim 8: “Part of the transition included installing a propane storage tank on the bus lot.”

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The evidence provided consists of DIY guides for installing propane tanks for grills and general HVAC installations. There is no evidence that Harrison School District 2 installed a storage tank on its bus lot.

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web search NEUTRAL — How To Use a Propane Tank Safely! (A Beginner’s Guide). Cooking with Coastal Caterers. How To Install The Propane Tank On Your Grill -DIY Daddy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nkDq29pv74

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web search NEUTRAL — #PropaneTankStorageBox #propane#safety #propanetanks #newyearnewme Installing Your Propane Tank Storage Box: Step-by-Step Guide. Discover how to properly install your Propane Tank Storage Box with our…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/properly-store-propane-tank

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web search NEUTRAL — How to install a propane tank | Installing a propane tank, Tank installation, Hvac.Propane tank sizes vary based on how much propane they hold. Portable tanks work well for grilling and other occasion…
https://ru.pinterest.com/pin/propane-install--26803461529702…

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