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Expired, Repealed, and Archived Tennessee Incentives and Laws

The following is a list of expired, repealed, and archived incentives, laws, regulations, funding opportunities, or other initiatives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, advanced technologies, or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

Biofuels Strategy and Outreach Campaign

The Governor's Interagency Alternative Fuels Working Group, supported administratively by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, was established to develop a comprehensive state alternative fuels strategy to make Tennessee a leader in the production, distribution, and use of biofuels. The Working Group developed BioTENN, a comprehensive, statewide public education and outreach campaign to increase public awareness and understanding of alternative fuels, particularly biofuels. (Reference Executive Order 33, 2006)

Agricultural Feedstock Processing Demonstration Loan Program

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will disperse loans of up to $500,000 for projects that increase Tennessee farm income and production of alternative fuel feedstock. Eligible facilities include those that process more than 200,000 bushels each year.

Biodiesel Infrastructure Grants

The Tennessee State Energy Office, Department of Economic and Community Development, Energy Division offers grants to county governments for the installation of biodiesel infrastructure, including biodiesel tanks, pumps, and card readers, that can be used to provide biodiesel fuel for county and city owned vehicles, including school buses, maintenance vehicles, heavy equipment, and other vehicles powered by diesel fuel. Grant funding is available for up to 50% of total project costs, but not more than $12,000 may be awarded per individual grant. Grants are limited to one per county and are available through June 2010.

Biodiesel Support

The Tennessee legislature recommends that a study committee be created to research renewable energy resources and their potential uses by private entities and state and local agencies, and encourages the use of renewable energy from biomass or bio-based products, including biodiesel. (Reference Senate Joint Resolution 251, 2005)

Evaluation of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is urged to: study implementation of a policy exempting low emission and energy-efficient vehicles from the requirements of the HOV lane and implementing federal regulations; consult with the Federal Highway Administration regarding the proper implementation of such a policy; and report its findings and recommendations to the transportation committees of the state General Assembly. (Reference Senate Bill 2932, 2006)