Expired, Repealed, and Archived Colorado Incentives and Laws
The following is a list of expired, repealed, and archived incentives, laws, regulations, funding opportunities, or other initiatives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, advanced technologies, or air quality.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Rebate
Expired: 03/09/2011The Colorado Department of Revenue offers a rebate for the purchase of an AFV, HEV, or for the conversion of a vehicle to operate using an alternative fuel. Vehicles must be owned by the state, a political subdivision of the state, or a tax-exempt organization, and be used in connection with the official activities of the entity. The rebate is a percentage of the incremental cost if used toward purchasing a new vehicle, or is a percentage of the conversion cost if used towards the cost of converting a vehicle to operate using an alternative fuel. The rebate percentages are as follows:
| Category | July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2011 | July 1, 2011, to July 1, 2012 | July 1, 2012, to July 1, 2013 | July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - Vehicle meeting Tier 2, Bin 1 federal emissions standards | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| 2 - Light-duty diesel-electric hybrid passenger vehicle with a minimum fuel economy of 70 miles per gallon (mpg) | 45% | 25% | 15% | 15% |
| 3 - Light-duty passenger vehicle, light-duty truck, or medium-duty diesel-electric truck conversion that increases original fuel economy by at least 40% AND (for 2010 and 2011) a new diesel-electric or gasoline-electric medium-duty truck hybrid with 30% greater fuel economy than a comparable vehicle | 55% | 35% | 25% | 25% |
| 4 - Light-duty passenger vehicle, light-duty truck, or medium-duty truck natural gas conversions | 55% | 35% | 25% | 25% |
| 5 - Idle reduction technologies | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 6 - Vehicle meeting Tier 2, Bin 2 or 3 federal emissions standards, with a fuel economy of at least 40 mpg | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Each qualified entity is limited to $350,000 per state fiscal year in total rebates paid. The purchase of a used vehicle may qualify for a rebate if the prior owner of the vehicle did not previously claim a rebate or income tax credit for the vehicle. For additional information, see the Department of Revenue's General 20 FYI publication.
(Reference Colorado Revised Statutes 39-33-101 through 39-33-106)
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit
Expired: 01/01/2011For tax years beginning before January 1, 2011, the Colorado Department of Revenue offers an income tax credit of 20% of the cost of construction, reconstruction, or acquisition of an alternative fueling facility that is directly attributable to the storage, compression, charging, or dispensing of alternative fuels to motor vehicles. For an alternative fueling facility that will be generally accessible for public use in addition to the person claiming the credit, the credit is multiplied by 1.25. If at least 70% of the alternative fuel dispensed annually is derived from a renewable energy source for a period of 10 years, the credit is multiplied by 1.25. Certification for the percentage of renewable energy must be presented to the Department of Revenue upon request. The credit has a maximum value of $400,000 in any consecutive five-year period for each fueling facility. Excess credit may be carried forward for up to five years. For additional information, see the Department of Revenue's Income 9 FYI publication. (Reference Colorado Revised Statutes 39-22-516)
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reductions
Archived: 08/01/2010The State of Colorado has set goals to reduce GHG emissions by 20% below 2005 values by 2020 and by 80% below 2005 values by 2050. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is directed to develop regulations to submit to its Air Quality Control Commission that mandate reporting of GHG emissions from all major sources. CDPHE must plan for performing updates to the state's GHG inventory and identify and evaluate the benefits and impediments to measures designed to reduce tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles, including the utility and availability of alternative fuel vehicles. Additionally, CDPHE must develop a proposal for reducing net GHG emissions from the state's transportation sector. (Reference Executive Order D004 08 (PDF 24 KB)) Download Adobe Reader