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Expired, Repealed, and Archived Pennsylvania Incentives and Laws

The following is a list of expired, repealed, and archived incentives, laws, regulations, funding opportunities, or other initiatives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, advanced technologies, or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.

Biodiesel Production Refund

Biodiesel producers with a production capacity of at least 25,000 gallons may apply for a $0.75 per gallon refund for biodiesel produced for commercial purposes, through June 30, 2011. Individual producers may not receive more than $1.9 million in incentives in any one fiscal year. The biodiesel must meet ASTM D6751, D75, or D3699 standards. (Reference Title 73 Pennsylvania Statutes, Chapter 18E, Section 1647.3.1)

Energy Independence Strategy

The PennSecurity Fuels Initiative aims to reduce dependence on foreign oil by replacing 900 million gallons of the Commonwealth's transportation fuels with alternative sources over the next decade. The Initiative requires that retail transportation fuels contain a certain percentage of biodiesel or ethanol, and it also invests $30 million in existing funds from the Commonwealth's Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant program to build alternative fuel production and fueling infrastructure by 2011. The initiative also includes the creation of incentives that open new markets to Pennsylvania farmers who grow the feedstocks used to produce ethanol and biodiesel, and the creation of safeguards against alternative fuel price increases. For more information on the PennSecurity Fuels Initiative see the Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Web site.

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Promotion

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urges auto manufacturers to develop and produce PHEVs for consumer use. (Reference House Resolution 106, 2007)

Renewable Agricultural Energy Council

The Governor's Renewable Agricultural Energy Council was established to make recommendations to the Governor on policies, regulations, and legislation that will aid in the development of renewable energy. The Governor has appointed four experts in agricultural energy (including ethanol and biodiesel) to the Council. (Reference Title 4 Pennsylvania Code 6.231-6.240)

Idle Reduction Equipment Funding

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Small Business Anti-Idling Initiative provides funding to help independent truckers and small trucking companies purchase anti-idling technology. Participants must qualify as small businesses (with a fleet size of less than 50 trucks) and be located in Pennsylvania or Delaware. Program financing is available to help owners purchase and install auxiliary power units (APUs) that provide both heating and cooling; the maximum amount of funding available per applicant is $3,000. Disbursements will be made to awardees after the following tasks are completed: 1) submission of baseline data and installation of an APU, 2) submission of a six month data report, and 3) submission of a 12 month data report. The initiative is funded by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association, and project approval is dependent on annual funding allocations.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebates

The Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities Program (GPCCP) has Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funding available for AFV rebates. The Clean Fueled Fleets Grant is designed to offer up to 72% of the incremental cost of purchasing AFVs. Up to $4,000 is available for light duty AFVs, up to $7,000 is available for medium duty AFVs, and up to $10,000 is available for heavy duty AFVs. Additionally, some of GPCCP's rebates also cover the costs of installing and purchasing AFV refueling stations. To qualify for these rebates, applicants must become members of the GPCCP and complete and sign an application, agreeing to certain terms and conditions, such as monitoring fuel use.