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Kentucky Incentives and Laws for Other

The list below contains summaries of all Kentucky incentives and laws related to Other.

State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Research, Development, and Promotion

The Kentucky New Energy Ventures (KNEV) program provides grants and investments to companies for research, development, and commercialization of alternative fuels and renewable energy. KNEV is designed to: 1) grow Kentucky-based alternative fuel and renewable energy companies to promote commonwealth-wide, innovation-driven economic growth; 2) stimulate private investment in Kentucky-based alternative fuel and renewable energy enterprises; 3) expand the alternative fuel and renewable energy knowledge base, talent force, and industry in Kentucky; 4) develop an alternative fuel and renewable energy resource network to build the technical and business capacity of entrepreneurs through informal and formal strategic support; and 5) build commonwealth-wide awareness of the economic development opportunities Kentucky's alternative fuel and renewable energy industry offers. For the purposes of KNEV, alternative fuels include biodiesel, ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, synthetic natural gas, fuels produced from coal, and other fuels produced from a renewable or sustainable source. To be eligible, a business must have its principle base of business or at least 51% of the property and payroll in the commonwealth. Additional eligibility requirements apply. (Reference Kentucky Revised Statutes 154.20-410 and 154.20-415)

Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Promotion

The Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (Department) encourages the responsible use of transportation fuels by supporting academic research, public education, and collaborative partnerships involving alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). The Department facilitates projects that promote the use of AFVs and establish alternative fuel infrastructure in Kentucky.

Biodiesel Education and Acquisition Grants

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet offers grants through the Biofuels for Schools Program (Program). The Program seeks to identify high schools that design, implement, and evaluate student projects that incorporate awareness and knowledge of biodiesel, pollution prevention, and resource conservations principles. Grants are also available to high schools that enable the long-term policies and planning for expanded use of biodiesel. Qualified schools will receive between $500 and $2,000. As of April 2012, the application period has closed. For program information and application requirements, see the Biofuels for Schools website.