All State Expired Incentives & Laws

Expired Alaska Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Alaska.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Alaska.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Alaska.

Expired Alabama Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Alabama.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Alabama.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Alabama.

Expired Arkansas Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Rebate Fund for Converting Vehicles

The Arkansas Department of Economic Development established a rebate fund for the cost of converting vehicles to operate on alternative fuels. The fund provides a 50% rebate of up to $2,000 for each vehicle converted to operate on CNG, LNG, and electricity, and up to $1,000 for each vehicle converted to operate on LPG, methanol, and ethanol. The 50% rebate is also available for the incremental cost of purchasing an OEM AFV, with a maximum of $2,000 per rebate. Local governments and private individuals are eligible for these rebates; however, fuel suppliers and state governments are not.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Equipment and Fuel Cell Income Tax Credit

An income tax credit is available to Arkansas taxpayers to offset the costs of an Arkansas-based facility that designs, develops, or produces advanced technologies, including EV equipment and fuel cells. The credit is equal to 50% of the amount spent during the taxable year to purchase or construct the facility, including land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, renovation, building improvements, machinery, and other manufacturing equipment. This credit does not apply to any portion of facility costs that were provided by federal, state, or local grants. (Reference Arkansas Code 15-4-2104 and 15-4-2105)

Biodiesel Tax Refund

A biodiesel supplier is entitled to a tax refund of $0.50 per gallon of biodiesel fuel used by the supplier to produce a biodiesel blend that contains not more than 2% biodiesel by volume and that is for sale by the supplier or for use by the supplier in a trade or business. In order to qualify for the tax refund, a supplier must meet the following requirements: 1) sign a financial incentive agreement with the Arkansas Department of Economic Development; 2) obtain approval from the Arkansas Alternative Fuels Commission and the Department of Finance and Administration as a biodiesel producer and have the production capacity to produce at least one million gallons of biodiesel in a 12-month period; and 3) certify that it will produce biodiesel fuel that meets the appropriate federal and state standards. This incentive expires June 30, 2007. (Reference Arkansas Code 15-4-2803)

Biodiesel Income Tax Credit

An income tax credit was authorized to biodiesel suppliers for up to 5% of the costs of the facilities and equipment used in the wholesale or retail distribution of biodiesel fuels. Additionally, the Alternative Fuels Commission may provide grants of up to $0.10 per gallon for the production of biodiesel, up to 5 million gallons per producer per year, for a period not to exceed five years. (Reference Arkansas Code 15-4-2803 and 15-4-2804) Update: Funding for these provisions was repealed in 2007.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Rebate

The HEV Rebate Program, administered by the Arkansas Energy Office, provides an incentive to state agencies to purchase new HEVs. The rebate is equivalent to the amount of the sales tax paid for the HEV, and a completed application must be submitted within six months of the delivery and registration of the vehicle. Qualified HEVs must have a hybrid drive train, regenerative breaking, and an energy storage device. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are exhausted; please check with the Energy Office for availability of funds prior to purchasing a vehicle.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuels Commission

The Arkansas Alternative Fuels Commission Act of 2003 established a seven-member alternative fuels commission to develop, coordinate, and promote the utilization of alternative fuels throughout the state, with emphasis on the production, development, promotion, and utilization of alternative fuels in transportation. The Commission is in charge of making grants and loans, and controls the Alternative Fuels Fund. (Reference Arkansas Code 15-10-601 and 15-10-701)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Arkansas.

Expired Arizona Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Arizona.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Biodiesel Production and Labeling Specifications

Biodiesel sold in Arizona must meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification D6751. Blends of biodiesel sold in Arizona must meet the D975 specifications established by ASTM. Blenders of biodiesel must submit monthly reports on the percentage of biodiesel in the final blend as well as verify the quality of biodiesel to the Director of the Department of Weights and Measures. A person who dispenses biodiesel or ultra low sulfur diesel must label the dispenser with the volume percentage of biodiesel in the final product in addition to the sulfur content. (Reference Senate Bill 1455, 2007, and Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2083 and 41-2051)

Natural Gas School Bus Fund

For fiscal year 2005-2006, excess revenues received as a result of vehicle emissions inspection fee requirements are to be deposited in the state air quality fund for the purpose of awarding grants to school districts for the incremental cost of purchasing new natural gas school buses or to purchase/retrofit school buses with diesel particulate filters. (Reference House Bill 2591, 2006 and Arizona Revised Statutes 49-551)

E85 Quality and Labeling Specifications

Ethanol blenders and retailers must ensure that E85 blended or sold complies with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification D5798-99. Fuel dispensers and pump nozzles for E85 must display a notice stating that the fuel is for use only in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). If all notices are displayed properly, a retail seller of E85 shall not be held liable if a consumer places E85 in a non-FFV. Motor fuel producers must provide a report to the state Department of Weights and Measures including, but not limited to, the following information: the amount of E85 produced, used, or sold each month, and the fuel quality parameters of the ethanol and gasoline used in the blend. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2122.01)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Arizona.

Expired California Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Clean Vehicle Parking Incentive - Los Angeles

Los Angeles allows free meter parking for Zero Emission Vehicles and Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles, including alternative fuel vehicles powered by electricity, compressed natural gas, and hydrogen. Specified hybrid electric vehicles are also eligible. To qualify, the vehicle must display a California Clean Air Vehicle Decal from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. All other parking restrictions, including posted time limits, street cleaning limitations, and peak hour tow away periods, must be obeyed.

Alternative Fuel Incentive Development

The California Air Resources Board and California Energy Commission developed the Alternative Fuel Incentive Program to allocate $25 million in incentives to promote the use and production of alternative fuels. Eligible projects include projects in California that promote high efficiency, high mileage, alternative fuel light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, for individual and public fleets. Incentives are available to replace the current state vehicle fleet with clean, high mileage alternative fuel vehicles and for the construction of publicly accessible retail alternative fueling stations and fleet fueling facilities, including E85. Incentives are also available for alternative fuel production in California and funding for research, development, and testing of alternative fuels and advancing vehicle technology. (Reference Assembly Bill 1811, 2006)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program

The Fueling Alternatives vehicle rebate program is funded by the California Air Resources Board and provides grants of up to $5,000 to consumers who purchase or lease eligible zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and AFVs between May 24, 2007, and April 30, 2009. For the purposes of this program, ZEVs include full function battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, low-speed or neighborhood electric vehicles, and zero emission motorcycles.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) License Fee

In order to equalize the vehicle license fee between AFVs and conventional fuel vehicles, the incremental cost of purchasing an AFV is exempt from the vehicle license fee (of 2%) when the costs are more than the most comparable conventional fuel vehicle, as determined by the California Energy Commission. This reduction applies to new, light-duty AFVs that are certified to meet or exceed Ultra Low Emission Vehicle standards. This program expires January 1, 2009. (Reference California Revenue and Taxation Code 10759.5)

Hybrid Access to High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes

The state urges the President and U.S. Congress to take legislative action to allow single-occupant HEVs that achieve a fuel economy highway rating of at least 45 mpg, and conform to any additional emissions category of the federal Environmental Protection Agency or the ARB, or meet any other requirements identified by the responsible agency, to travel in the state's HOV lanes. (Reference AJR 74, 2004)

State Alternative Fuels Plan

The California Energy Commission, in partnership with the California Air Resources Board, prepared the State Alternative Fuels Plan as required by Assembly Bill 1007. The Final Commission Report was adopted on December 5, 2007. (Reference California Health and Safety Code Section 43866)

Biofuels Use

Public agencies, utilities, and solid waste collection vehicle operators are permitted to use biodiesel or biodiesel fuel blends up to 20% in any retrofitted on-road or off-road vehicle or diesel engine certified by the state whether or not biodiesel is expressly identified as a fuel for use with the retrofit system. (Reference Senate Bill 975, 2005, and California Health and Safety Code 43860)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in California.

Expired Colorado Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Colorado.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Colorado.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Colorado.

Expired Connecticut Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Fueling Infrastructure and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Conversion Tax Credit

Prior to January 1, 2008, a Corporation Business Tax credit is available for 50% of the following expenditures: the construction of, improvements to, or equipment for any compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refueling station or an electric vehicle recharging station; or the purchase and installation of equipment used in dedicated or dual-fuel CNG, LNG, LPG, or electric vehicle conversions. This credit may be carried forward for up to three years. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 12-217i)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit

Prior to January 1, 2008, a Corporation Business Tax credit is available for 10% of the incremental cost of purchasing a new dedicated compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, or electric vehicle. This credit may be carried forward for up to three years. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 12-217i)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Tax Exemption

Prior to July 1, 2008, the following purchases are exempt from sales tax: new dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), hydrogen, or electric vehicles; equipment used in dedicated or dual fuel CNG, LNG, LPG, hydrogen, or electric vehicle conversions; and equipment associated with a CNG or hydrogen filling or electric recharging station. Between October 1, 2004, and October 1, 2008, new HEVs with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating of at least 40 miles per gallon are also exempt from sales tax. An HEV is defined as a passenger car that 1) draws acceleration energy from two onboard sources of stored energy, which are both an internal combustion or heat engine using combustible fuel and a rechargeable energy storage system, and 2) for an HEV produced during and after model year 2004, is certified to meet or exceed the Tier II Bin 5 Low Emission Vehicle classification. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 12-412-67, 68, 69, and 115)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Loan Fund

The Business Environmental Clean-Up Revolving Loan Fund offers loans for working or development capital to businesses that convert gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles to run on alternative fuels. In order to qualify, a business must meet the following four criteria:

• Have been in business for at least two years;
• Have gross revenues under $3 million in its most recent fiscal year or have less than 150 employees;
• Derive at least 75% of its gross revenues from motor vehicle fuel conversion activities; and
• Demonstrate that it is unable to obtain financing from conventional sources on reasonable terms or in reasonable amounts.

(Reference C.G.S. 32-23z)

Alternative Fuel Tax Exemptions

Natural gas or propane sold as a motor fuel by a public utility company in a taxable quarter commencing prior to June 30, 2008 is exempt from the gross earnings tax on the sale of petroleum products. Prior to July 1, 2008, petroleum products sold for use as fuel in fuel cells and propane sold for use as a fuel in motor vehicles are exempt from the petroleum gross earnings tax. Finally, between July 1, 1994, and July 1, 2008, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and liquefied natural gas are not subject to the motor fuels tax. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 12-264, 12-587, and 12-458f)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Connecticut.

Expired District of Columbia Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Funding for NOx Reductions

The MWCOG administers the Advanced Technology Vehicle Program - The Clean Alternative, which is funded by the MDOT and offers flexible incentives to private companies and local governments to cover the incremental cost of clean-fuel vehicles that reduce NOx emissions. In order to qualify for these incentives, interested businesses/organizations must meet certain criteria: the business/organization must have been in operation at least five years and have more than 10 vehicles in their fleet (exceptions may be made); fuel use must be greater than 3,000 gallons, or more than 45,000 miles traveled per year/per vehicle; the clean vehicle being introduced should reduce NOx; and the vehicles must be registered in Maryland and operate in the Washington, DC metropolitan area or the Baltimore metropolitan area. The exact amount of financial support is determined on a case-by-case basis, taking expected emissions benefits and other criteria into consideration. For more information, please contact Daivamani (Siva) Sivasailam of MWCOG at (202) 962-3226, via email at siva@mwcog.org, or visit the Web site at www.mwcog.org/transportation/activities/clean.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Incentives

The Clean Fuel Fleet Program included an initiative for the District of Columbia (D.C.) to develop alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) incentives, such as income tax credits for AFVs, motor fuel exemptions, and preferential parking. However, the D.C. Council has not implemented the measure.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Refueling Infrastructure Development

The District of Columbia Energy Office has received a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grant to help offset the costs of installing three compressed natural gas fuel pumps at selected commercial gas stations through the District of Columbia.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in District of Columbia.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in District of Columbia.

Expired Delaware Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Biodiesel Production Facility Grants

The State Energy Office will administer moneys in the Green Energy Fund through a program of environmental incentive grants and loans for the development, promotion and support of energy efficiency programs and renewable or alternative energy technology in the State. The Technology Demonstration Program provides grants equal to 25% of the cost of a project which demonstrates the market potential of Renewable Energy Technology in Delaware, including biodiesel manufacturing facilities. Cash grants for biodiesel manufacturing facilities shall not exceed 25% of the project cost and no one project may receive more than $300,000. (Reference Senate Bill 44 and Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 80, Subchapter II)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Governor's Energy Advisory Council

The Governor's Energy Advisory Council was established to develop implementation plans for the recommendations provided in the Delaware Energy Task Force's 2003 Delaware Energy Plan. The Plan addresses state energy goals including promoting production and use of bioenergy and clean alternative energy, and broadening the existing diversity and reducing the environmental impact of fuels, while meeting Delaware's transportation needs. (Reference Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 80, Subchapter II)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Rate Reduction

Chesapeake Utilities has one publicly accessible quick-fill CNG fueling station in Dover. CNG is offered at a 20% discount as compared to the American Automobile Association (AAA) list price.

Expired Florida Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Florida.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Clean Fuel Florida Advisory Board

The Florida Clean Fuel Act established the Clean Fuel Florida Advisory Board under the Department of Community Affairs to study the implementation of AFVs and to formulate and provide the Governor, Legislature, and Secretary of Community Affairs with recommendations on how to expand and fund the use of AFVs in the state. The Board will dissolve in 2006. For more information about the board, please contact Carlos Gonzalez, Gold Coast Clean Cities Coordinator, at (954) 985-4416, or via email at carlosg@sfrpc.com. (Reference Florida Statutes 403.42)

State Energy Task Force

The Florida Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency Act is established to increase the state's energy stability and protect public health by advancing the development of efficient and renewable energy technologies, including those related to hydrogen, ethanol, and biodiesel. The Act creates the Florida Energy Commission, which is responsible for developing recommendations for legislation to establish a state energy policy, focusing on energy-efficiency issues including the encouragement of in-state research, development, and deployment of alternative fuels for motor vehicles. As required by the Act, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection provided a report entitled Leadership by Example: Energy Efficiency and Conservation (PDF 188 KB), which includes a description of state programs designed to achieve energy conservation and energy efficiency through the inclusion of alternative fuel vehicles in state fleets. (Reference Florida Statutes 377.801-377.806 and 377.901)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Florida.

Expired Georgia Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

AFV Purchase Incentive for Fleets

Funded through Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incremental Cost Incentive Program is available to local businesses, governments, and authorities throughout the 13-county Metropolitan Atlanta area. The program provides an incentive for fleets to purchase alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by offering funding to offset the incremental cost difference of AFVs from comparable gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to use alternative fuels and all vehicles must operate full-time on the alternative fuel. There is a 20% matched dollar requirement for each project.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Biodiesel Study Committee

The state Senate created a Senate Biodiesel Fuel Study Committee to study the conditions, needs, and issues associated with expanding biodiesel use and production in the state of Georgia. The Committee met and no significant findings or recommendations with legislative import were noted. (Reference Senate Resolution 1201, 2008)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Georgia.

Expired Hawaii Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Refueling Infrastructure Tax Deduction

The state provides income tax deductions of $2,000 to $50,000, identical to the federal income tax deductions, for the installation of clean-fuel refueling property provided in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. For more information, please contact the Hawaii State Department of Taxation at (800) 222-3229 or see form N35 on the Department of Taxation Web site at www.state.hi.us/tax/tax.html. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 235-2.3, US Code Chapter 26 Section 179A, House Resolution 4520, 2004)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alcohol Fuel Tax Exemption

Alcohol fuel sold for consumption or use by the purchaser is exempt from state excise tax. For the purpose of this exemption, alcohol fuel is defined as neat biomass-derived alcohol liquid fuel or a mixture of petroleum-derived fuel and alcohol fuel consisting of at least 10% denatured biomass-derived alcohol that is used to fuel a motor vehicle. A producer, wholesaler, or retailer of alcohol fuels must pass any savings from this exemption on to the consumer. This exemption expires June 30, 2009. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statutes 237-27.1)

Energy-Efficient Vehicle Acquisition Requirements

Once the state has met its federal and state vehicle purchase mandates, state agencies are required to purchase the most fuel-efficient vehicles that meet the needs of their programs, provided that a life-cycle cost benefit analysis of vehicle purchases includes projected fuel costs. All state agency light-duty vehicle (LDV) procurements must contain at least 40% energy-efficient vehicles as part of their annual vehicle acquisition plans. For each subsequent fiscal year, the percentage of energy-efficient vehicles must be five percent higher than the previous year, until at least 75% of each covered fleet's newly purchased LDVs are energy-efficient vehicles. Exclusions and exemptions may apply.

Agencies may offset the purchase requirements for energy-efficient vehicles by successfully demonstrating percentage improvements in their overall LDV fleet fuel economy. Additionally, agencies that use biodiesel fuel may offset the vehicle purchase requirements of this section at the rate of one vehicle per 450 gallons of neat biodiesel (B100) fuel used. State agencies are also required to purchase alternative fuels and ethanol blended gasoline when available, evaluate a purchase preference for biodiesel blends, and promote efficient operation of vehicles. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statutes 103D-412 and 196-9)

Alternative Fuel Sales Tax Exemption

Fuel blends that contain at least 10% alcohol fuel blended with petroleum fuel, and 100% alcohol fuel, are exempt from the 4% state excise tax on retail sales. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 237-27.1)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Hawaii.

Expired Iowa Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Cost-Share Program

A state cost-share program is being developed to provide financial incentives for the installation or conversion of E85 refueling infrastructure and infrastructure required to establish terminal facilities that store biodiesel for distribution to service stations. The program will also provide for the addition of at least 30 new or converted E85 retail outlets and four new or converted terminal facilities used to store ethanol. The program will provide for a maximum of $325,000 annually for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2008. (Reference Iowa Code 15.401)

Alternative Fuel Loan Program

The Iowa Values Fund assists with infrastructure development for E85 retail sites and biodiesel off-site terminal locations. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, through a management agreement with the Iowa Department of Economic Development, manages the loan program, which provides funding on a cost-share basis to cover equipment upgrades and new installations for E85 retail sites and on-site or off-site biodiesel terminal locations. The Legislature awarded $325,000 annually for three years. Applicants are eligible to apply if the upgrade or new installation took place or begins after July 1, 2005.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Acquisition Requirements

All state agency non-law enforcement, light-duty vehicles procured by 2010 must be AFVs or HEVs when an equivalent AFV or HEV model is available. Furthermore, agencies must ensure that their flexible fuel vehicles operate on E85 whenever an E85 refueling facility is available. (Reference Executive Order 41, 2005)

Alternative Fuel Use

All state agencies must ensure that all bulk diesel fuel procured contains at least 5% renewable content by 2007, 10% renewable content by 2008, and 20% renewable content by 2010, provided that fuel meeting American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification D 6751 is available. Agencies must ensure that diesel vehicles operate on biodiesel blends whenever the blends are available. (Reference Executive Order 41, 2005)

Alternative Fuels Tax

Ethanol-blended gasoline including E85 is taxed at $0.19 per gallon, while conventional gasoline is taxed at $0.207 per gallon. The non-ethanol blended gasoline tax rate may be adjusted annually, depending on the amount of ethanol-blended fuel sold in the preceding calendar year. Those who blend conventional motor fuel with ethanol may file for a refund for the difference between excise taxes paid on the motor fuel purchased to produce ethanol-blended gasoline and the excise tax due on the ethanol-blended gasoline. Compressed natural gas used as a motor fuel is taxed at $0.16 per 100 cubic feet. (Reference Iowa Code 452A.3, 452A.21 and 11-103.16(8A))

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Iowa.

Expired Idaho Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Biofuels Tax Deduction

Licensed motor fuel distributors may be eligible for a tax deduction based on the renewable content of the fuel. For pure biodiesel (B100), distributors may deduct the number of gallons sold to any person other than a licensed distributor during the tax reporting period. For a biodiesel blend, distributors may deduct the number of gallons of biodiesel contained in the blend that was imported, blended, or received from a licensed distributor who is a biodiesel producer during the tax reporting period; in the case of a licensed distributor who is also a producer, the deduction is only available when the producer sells biodiesel blends to a person who is not a motor fuel distributor licensed in Idaho. For ethanol blended fuel, distributors may deduct the number of gallons of denatured anhydrous ethanol contained in the fuel. The deduction may not exceed 10% of the volume of blended ethanol or biodiesel reported. (Reference Idaho Statutes 63-2407)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Idaho.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Idaho.

Expired Illinois Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rebate

Through the Green Rewards Program, the Illinois State Treasury offers a $1,000 rebate for the purchase of a new hybrid or other fuel efficient vehicle. Participating banks and credit unions agree to accept a discounted deposit rate from the state for one year in exchange for providing the $1,000 rebates to Illinois residents. The original vehicle purchase date must be on or after July 15, 2007, and rebates are available for one year. Rebates are available for new compressed natural gas, hybrid electric, electric, and fuel cell vehicles with less than 7,500 miles. Buyers must receive financing from a participating financial institution.

Green Vehicle Fee Reduction - Wilmette

Vehicle license fees paid to the Village of Wilmette are reduced for vehicles that have superior environmental performance for reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The discounts are as follows:

• $25 for vehicles manufactured after model year (MY) 2006 and designated SmartWay by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or MY2000 through MY2005 vehicles that received scores of at least 6 on both the EPA Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas scores and a combined score of at least 13.
• $50 for vehicles manufactured after MY2006 and designated SmartWay Elite by the EPA, or MY2000 through MY2005 vehicles that received scores of at least 9 on both the EPA Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas scores.

(Reference Ordinance 2006-O-77 (PDF 20 KB) and Wilmette Village Code)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Hydrogen Economy Prospecting

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Coalition, along with 70 leaders from industry, academia, and the public sector, met in April 2003 with the vision of creating an Illinois industry around future developments in the field of hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Based on the recommendations of the group, the Illinois Coalition and DCEO formed a public-private partnership, Illinois 2 H2. These activities led to the publication of a report in March 2004, "The Hydrogen Highway: Illinois' Path to a Sustainable Economy and Environment" which includes numerous recommendations including the establishment of a 'Hydrogen Highway,' a corridor of hydrogen energy demonstration projects situated around I-90, with the purpose of stimulating the Illinois economy and protecting the environment.

Alternative Fuel Use Study

The Director of the Department of Central Management Services was instructed to prepare a thorough and comprehensive motor vehicle fleet management study, including, among other items, a proposal or recommendation for the implementation of means to research and promote the cost effective use of alternative fuels in state owned motor vehicles, particularly those fuels utilizing Illinois agricultural products. (Reference Executive Order Number 2, 2003)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Illinois.

Expired Indiana Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Grant Program

The Indiana Office of Energy and Defense Development (OED) administers the AFV Grant Program. The AFV Grant Program offers up to $75,000 in cost-share grants to vehicle fleets for the use of compressed natural gas (CNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG), or electricity as alternatives to conventional gasoline or diesel fuel. Grants are awarded for refueling infrastructure and vehicle purchase or conversion. Eligible project costs include public-access refueling infrastructure (CNG, LPG, and hydrogen), vehicle conversion costs (CNG and LPG), and incremental costs of original equipment manufacturer AFVs (CNG, hydrogen, and hybrid-electric). Strong preference will be given to applicants who are members of a Clean Cities Coalition and to projects that are located in an Indiana county in nonattainment status for ozone or particulate matter. Applications must be received by OED or postmarked by September 1, 2006, in order to be eligible. Projects must be completed by May 31, 2007, and each grantee must commit to use the alternative fuel until December 31, 2008.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Grants

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Energy Group administers the AFV Grant Program for projects that involve the purchase of AFVs, conversion of conventionally fueled vehicles to operate on alternative fuels, installation of AFV refueling facilities, purchase and use of renewable transportation fuels, or combinations of these purposes. AFVs include vehicles capable of operating on electricity, ethanol, propane, hydrogen and natural gas, as defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct). They do not include hybrid electric vehicles. Grant amounts range from $2,000 to $50,000 and are determined according to the following formulas:

1. For the purchase of OEM AFVs for which the manufacturer produces a conventionally fueled equivalent, 80% of the incremental cost is eligible for funding.
2. For the purchase of OEM AFVs for which the manufacturer does not produce a conventionally fueled equivalent, 30% of the overall cost of the vehicle is eligible for funding.
3. For the conversion of vehicles to run on an alternative fuel, 80% of the cost of conversion is eligible for funding.
4. For the purchase and installation of refueling facilities for an alternative fuel to be used in vehicles, 50% of the facility cost is eligible for funding.
5. For the purchase and use of E85 or biodiesel in blends of 20% or higher, 50% of the incremental cost is eligible for funding.

Project budgets may include funding from third party sources, but the applicant itself must directly contribute at least 20% of the project's total budget. If a grant is awarded, the applicant will receive funds on a reimbursement basis only. Businesses, non-profit institutions and units of local government (including public school systems) are eligible to apply. AFV grants will not be awarded to fund research projects. Entities that are required to purchase alternative fuel vehicles under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 are not eligible for grants under this program.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Indiana.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Indiana.

Expired Kansas Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Kansas.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Promotion

The legislature of Kansas urges the United States President and Congress to approve federal energy legislation that promotes the use of ethanol and biodiesel fuel. (Reference Senate Concurrent Resolution 1604, 2003)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Kansas.

Expired Kentucky Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program

Organizations or individuals located in non-attainment areas are eligible for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program vehicle rebates for dedicated Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs): $2,000 per dedicated light or medium-duty AFV and $4,000 per dedicated heavy-duty AFV. There is a limit of five vehicles per fleet per calendar year, and mandated fleets are not eligible. Each participant must pay a minimum of 20% of the incremental cost. Rebates are also available for hybrid electric vehicles and low speed vehicles operating within a fleet. This rebate program expires June 30, 2004.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Kentucky.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Kentucky.

Expired Louisiana Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit

The state offers an income tax credit worth 20% of the cost of converting a vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel, 20% of the incremental cost of purchasing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) AFV or hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and 20% of the cost of constructing an alternative fueling station. Only vehicles registered in Louisiana can receive the tax credit. For the purpose of this incentive, alternative fuels include compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, methanol, ethanol, electricity, and any other fuels which meet or exceed federal clean air standards. (Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:38 and 47:287.757)

Point of Contact

Taxpayer Services Division
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Phone (225) 219-0067

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements

At least 80% of all vehicles purchased or leased by state agencies and local governments must be capable of being fueled by alternative fuels, or any fuel that meets or exceeds federal Clean Air Act standards. Exemptions may apply to a state agency or a local government that provides evidence that a central refueling station for alternative fuels is not available, or that projected net costs will exceed those associated with continued use of traditional gasoline or diesel fuels over the expected useful life of the equipment or refueling facilities. (Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:1418 and 39:364)

Alternative Fuel Promotion

The Legislature of Louisiana urges the state Department of Economic Development and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to promote the use of alternative fuels and provide incentives for companies and consumers who use alternative fuels. (Reference Senate Concurrent Resolution 10, 2006)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Louisiana.

Expired Massachusetts Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Massachusetts.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Massachusetts.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Massachusetts.

Expired Maryland Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Biodiesel Rebate

The Maryland Soybean Board offers a rebate to consumers for half the cost of biodiesel purchased by the consumer. The rebate also applies to the incremental cost of biodiesel blends and is issued for a minimum of $100 per rebate request. Consumers may apply for rebates for one fiscal year only (October 1 through September 30), up to a maximum rebate per consumer of $500, and are required to complete the Maryland Soybean Biodiesel Rebate form.

Rebate for Shuttle and School Buses

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has a limited amount of money to help offset the purchase of alternative fuel shuttle and school buses. The rebate will pay up to $10,000 of the incremental cost of purchasing an alternative fuel shuttle bus. After purchasing a qualified vehicle, submit the receipt or invoice to MEA along with documentation of the incremental cost. This rebate does not apply to vehicle fleets mandated to comply with the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct).

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Excise Tax Credit

The Maryland Clean Energy Incentive Act, effective July 1, 2000, through July 1, 2004, provides tax credits against the 5% vehicle excise tax, up to $2,000 for EVs and up to $1,000 for qualifying HEVs for model year 2000 and later. The credit values for HEVs are:

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Incentives

The MWCOG administers the Advanced Technology Vehicle Program - The Clean Alternative, which is funded by the MDOT and offers flexible incentives to private companies and local governments to cover the incremental cost of dedicated CNG and other AFVs that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx). In order to qualify for these incentives, interested businesses/organizations must meet certain criteria: the business/organization must have been in operation at least five years and have more than 10 vehicles in their fleet (exceptions may be made); fuel use must be greater than 3,000 gallons, or more than 45,000 miles traveled per year/per vehicle; and the vehicles must be registered in Maryland and operate in the Washington, DC metropolitan area or the Baltimore metropolitan area. The exact amount of financial support is determined on a case-by-case basis, taking expected emissions benefits and other criteria into consideration.

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The maximum credit amount as detailed above may be increased for HEVs that actively employ a regenerative braking system that supplies to the rechargeable energy storage system at least 20% of the energy available from braking in a typical 60 miles per hour (mph) to zero mph braking event:

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The vehicles must be four-wheeled, registered in Maryland, original equipment manufactured (OEM), and not more than 8,500 pounds (lbs.) unloaded Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). They must also meet the current vehicle exhaust standards set under the National Low Emission Vehicle Program for gasoline powered passenger cars. EVs that currently qualify for the credit are the Chevrolet S-10, Dodge Epic, Dodge Caravan Epic, Ford Ranger EV, General Motors EV1, Honda EV Plus, Nissan Altra EV, Solectria Flash, Solectria Force, and the Toyota RAV4 EV. In order to claim a credit for an EV, the owner must first meet any state or federal laws or regulations governing clean-fuel vehicle or EV purchases applicable during the calendar year in which the vehicle is titled. HEVs that currently qualify for the credit are the Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Toyota Prius. For more information, please contact Michael Li of the Maryland Energy Administration at (800) 72-ENERGY, or via email at mli@energy.state.md.us. (Reference Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 13-815 of the Transportation Article)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Biofuels Promotion

Among other duties, the Incentives for Agriculture Task Force is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the overall state tax structure as it impacts agriculture and the feasibility of modifications or alternatives to the current structure that would enhance the profitability of farming. This includes recommendations regarding the creation of tax credits or exemptions applicable to the production of ethanol, biodiesel, or other bio-energy alternatives. (Reference Maryland Statutes, State Finance and Procurement Code 5-408)

Task Force on Energy Conservation and Efficiency

Maryland's Task Force on Energy Conservation and Efficiency was created to study energy conservation in Maryland, and to make recommendations for reducing energy consumption in various sectors, including transportation. Representatives from industry, energy consumers and energy efficiency experts made their report to on December 15, 2001; the recommendations could influence legislative energy proposals, regulatory changes and budget spending. (Reference Executive Order 01.01.2001.07 and Energy Conservation and Efficiency Task Force Report)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Maryland.

Expired Maine Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Exemption

Maine provides a partial tax exemption for the purchase of clean-fuel vehicles. For original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vehicles, the incremental cost of the sale or lease of a clean-fuel vehicle for which there is an identical gasoline-powered vehicle is tax-exempt. If there is no identical vehicle powered by gasoline, 30% of the sale or lease price of an internal combustion engine clean- fuel vehicle, and 50% of the sale or lease price of a clean-fuel vehicle either fully or partly powered by electricity stored in batteries, generated by a dynamic flywheel or generated by a fuel cell on board the vehicle, is tax-exempt. The tax exemption expires January 1, 2006. Clean-fuels include, but are not limited to, compressed natural gas (CNG); liquefied natural gas; liquefied petroleum gas (LPG); hydrogen; hythane; dynamic flywheels; solar energy; alcohol fuels containing not less than 85% alcohol by volume; and electricity. (Reference Maine Revised Statutes Title 36, Sections 1752 and 1760-79)

Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit

A tax credit is available for up to 25% of expenditures incurred for the construction, installation of, or improvements to any fueling or charging station for the purposes of providing clean fuels to the general public for use in motor vehicles. Clean fuels include compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, alcohol fuels containing at least 85% alcohol by volume, and electricity. This tax credit is available for tax years ending on or before December 31, 2008. Any portion of unused credits may be carried over into subsequent years as needed. (Reference Maine Revised Statutes Title 36, Section 5219-P)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Grants

The Sustainable Energy Trust Fund was established to provide loans or other financial assistance to support sustainable energy projects. The Finance Authority of Maine, in consultation with the Energy Resources Council, is directed to adopt rules governing eligibility, project feasibility and terms and conditions for loans or other financial assistance, including grants. Sustainable energy projects eligible for financial support may include demonstration projects that promote or support clean transportation alternatives. (Reference Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Section 3211-A)

Alternative Fuel Refueling Station Tax Credit

A taxpayer is allowed a credit for the construction, installation or improvements to any alternative fuel refueling or charging station. The value of this credit is equal to the qualifying percentage of expenditures paid or incurred. The qualifying percentage of expenditures is 50% from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 2001, and 25% from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2005. (Reference Maine Revised Statutes Title 36, Section 5219P)

Alternative Fuel Promotion

In addition to promoting improved vehicle fuel efficiency, state agencies shall promote the procurement of dedicated alternative fuel vehicles, dual fuel vehicles (AFVs) and supporting refueling infrastructures. (Reference Executive Order 5, 2002)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Maine.

Expired Michigan Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Michigan.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Transportation Technology Development

The Michigan Department of Transportation is directed to work with public agencies and private companies to facilitate the development of multi-modal transportation systems involving the use of magnetic levitation rail systems and solar-powered hydrogen production and hydrogen fuel cell technology. (Reference Public Act 162, 2003)

Emission Credit Trading Registry

Michigan's Emission Trading Registry provides information regarding the generation, use, and trading of Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) under the Michigan Air Emission Trading Program. This voluntary, statewide emissions trading program allows ERCs to be traded or retained for future use based on an emission reductions basis.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Michigan.

Expired Minnesota Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Minnesota.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Policy on Promoting Alternative Fuel Markets

Minnesota policy states that it is in the long-term interest of the state to promote the development and market penetration of alternative fuels, and to develop additional markets for indigenous crop-based fuels. This section expires in July, 2003. (Reference Minnesota Statutes §216C.40)

State Agency Emissions Reduction Requirement

Each state department must seek to reduce air pollution by implementing two or more of the actions outlined in Executive Order 04-08 whenever legally, technically, and economically feasible, subject to the specific needs of the department and responsible management of agency finances. The actions include the purchase or lease of the most fuel-efficient and least polluting vehicles that meet the operational needs of the state department, and fueling state-operated vehicles with the cleanest fuel available. (Reference Executive Order 04-08, 2004)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Minnesota.

Expired Missouri Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Missouri.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

State Energy Task Force

The Missouri Energy Task Force is a nine member group charged with producing a report for the Governor by August 31, 2006, providing recommendations for promoting the development of alternative fuel sources in ways that strengthen the farm economy of rural Missouri and lessening Missouri's dependence on oil and other fossil fuels. (Reference Executive Order 05-46, 2005)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Refueling Infrastructure Loans

The Missouri Energy Center has developed an administrative plan for implementing a loan program that provides financial assistance to political subdivisions for establishing the use of alternative fuels in their vehicle fleets. The loans can be used toward the purchase of new AFVs, conversion of gasoline motor vehicles to operate on alternative fuels, or construction of alternative fuel refueling stations. The loans will be available for a maximum of $2,000 for the incremental cost of purchasing a new AFV or the conversion of a new or existing vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel, and a maximum of $100,000 for the construction of an alternative fuel refueling station. There is currently no appropriation for the implementation of this legislation. (Reference Missouri Revised Statutes 414.353, 414.356, and 414.359)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Missouri.

Expired Mississippi Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Economic Development Fund

The Mississippi Ace Fund (Ace Fund), administered by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), is a program that provides grants to Economic Development Entities (Local Sponsors) to assist in funding economic development opportunities to promote economic growth in the State of Mississippi (State). Local sponsors are encouraged to use these grants in connection with other State and federal programs. Projects, which are eligible for assistance, must be related to the construction, renovation, or expansion of a new or expanded industry. The maximum amount of ACE funds, which may be provided for any one project, is $150,000.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Biodiesel Committee

A Study Committee on the Potential Use of Biodiesel Fuel was created in 2006 to study the need for mandated use of biodiesel and the agricultural and environmental benefits of biodiesel use. (Reference Senate Bill 2942, 2006)

Vehicle Acquisition Requirements for Universities

When possible, any vehicle purchased or leased by a state university in Mississippi shall be an alternative fuel or a hybrid-electric vehicle. (Reference Senate Bill 3141, 2002)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Mississippi.

Expired Montana Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Tax Reduction for Ethanol Blends

A 15% reduction of the state road tax, as compared to the tax on gasoline, is available to consumers for using ethanol-blended fuel. This incentive will be available until the Montana renewable fuels standard is in effect. Ethanol-blended fuel is defined as a gasoline that is blended with denatured ethanol. (Reference Montana Code Annotated 15-70-201 and 15-70-204)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Ethanol and Biodiesel Blends Tax Reduction Decal

Retail pumps that dispense ethanol or biodiesel blends must have a decal designed and produced by the state Department of Transportation. The department shall provide the decals, which must be affixed to both sides of the fuel pump and state that the price of the fuel reflects a 15% reduction in the amount of state taxes when compared to gasoline or special fuels. The penalty for each violation is $100 for each fuel pump. (Reference Montana Code Annotated 15-70-245 and 15-70-370)

Hydrogen Energy Plan

The Montana Hydrogen Energy Plan aims to develop and establish Montana as a key state in the hydrogen economy. The Montana Hydrogen Futures Project has been established as the key economic development focus of the state, such that by the year 2020, 50% of all vehicles and equipment in Montana and 100% of all state-run vehicles will be powered by alternative fuels; all intercity bus systems will use hydrogen; distribution of synthetic fuels and hydrogen will be provided for the trucking industry; a school bus retrofit and hydrogen power program will be established; and incentives will be provided for converting internal combustion engines to operate on hydrogen. (Reference House Joint Resolution 26, 2003)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Montana.

Expired North Carolina Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in North Carolina.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Ethanol Fueling Infrastructure Requirement

Ethanol blends between 10% (E10) and 85% (E85) for use in motor vehicles may be dispensed from equipment that fully complies with all requirements for dispensing E10, provided that the following conditions are met: 1.) The dispensing equipment manufacturer has documented that the equipment is compatible with all ethanol blends; 2.) the manufacturer has, at a minimum, initiated the process of applying to an independent testing laboratory to have the equipment listed for use in dispensing ethanol blends; and 3.) the equipment clearly discloses the particular ethanol blend that is being dispensed. This regulation expires on July 1, 2009. (Reference Senate Bill 143-143.6)

Alternative Fuel Use and Fuel Efficient Vehicle Requirements

State-owned vehicle fleets with more than 10 motor vehicles designed for highway use must establish plans to improve the use of alternative fuels and fuel-efficient vehicles. The plans must enable the state-owned fleets to achieve a 20% reduction or displacement of the current petroleum products consumed by January 1, 2010. Reductions may be met by petroleum or oils displaced through the use of biodiesel, ethanol, synthetic oils or lubricants, other alternative fuels, the use of hybrid electric vehicles, other fuel-efficient or low-emission vehicles or additional methods as may be approved by the State Energy Office. (Reference Session Law 2005-276, Section 19.5)

Biofuels Industry Promotion Task Force

The State established the Biofuels Industry Strategic Plan Work Group (BISP Work Group) to develop a strategic plan for expansion of the biofuels industry in North Carolina, including delineating the increasing role of biotechnology in the development of biofuels. The Work Group was required to include representatives from various North Carolina colleges and universities, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, and the Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. The BISP Work Group submitted North Carolina's Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership to the Environmental Review Commission on April 1, 2007. (Reference Senate Bill 2051, 2006)

Provision for School Bus Emission Reduction Grants

A pilot program will be established within the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources to provide grants towards the required 20% state funding match for the federal Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), specifically for diesel school bus retrofits or repowers that reduce particulate matter emissions. Any repowering or replacement of existing diesel engines in school buses must meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2007 Heavy-Duty Highway Diesel Standards. (Reference North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.107E, F, and H)

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idle Reduction Requirement

A heavy-duty vehicle is not permitted to idle for more than five consecutive minutes in any 60-minute period. Exceptions are allowed for the following: traffic conditions; law enforcement purposes; emergency vehicles; military vehicles; power work-related operations; maintenance, servicing, repairing, or diagnostic purposes; sleeper berth temperature control during government mandated rest periods; auxiliary power units; heavy-duty diesel vehicles meeting California Air Resources Board's nitrogen oxide idling emission standards; and customer climate control comfort while providing customer services; prevention of safety or health emergencies. (Reference North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Air Quality Idle Reduction Rule)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in North Carolina.

Expired North Dakota Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in North Dakota.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Ethanol Blend Tax Rate Reduction

A state excise tax of $0.23 per gallon is imposed on all special fuels sold or used in the state, including compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. The sale of ethanol blended gasoline fuel containing 85% ethanol (E85) is exempt from the $0.23 per gallon tax, and is instead subject to a reduced tax of $0.01 per gallon on all E85 fuel sold or used in the state. (Reference North Dakota Century Code 57-43.1-02 and 57-43.2-02)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in North Dakota.

Expired Nebraska Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Nebraska.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Nebraska.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Nebraska.

Expired New Hampshire Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in New Hampshire.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Biodiesel Committee and Pilot Program

The state established a committee, comprised of members of the state legislature, to study the use of biodiesel for use in vehicles, among other uses. The committee released the Final Report of the Committee to Study the Uses of Biodiesel for Home Heating and Vehicular Transportation in November 2005 with recommendations for encouragement of biodiesel production and use in the state, as well as biodiesel fuel quality standards. The study committee recommended that the state Department of Transportation undertake a pilot program in which a portion of the Department's diesel vehicle fleet would use a biodiesel blend that meets the ASTM D6751 standard. As a result of this report, the Department of Transportation installed a biodiesel refueling station in August 2006 for use by the Department and the University of New Hampshire. (Reference House Bill 152, 2005)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in New Hampshire.

Expired New Jersey Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in New Jersey.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in New Jersey.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in New Jersey.

Expired New Mexico Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Tax Exemption

HEVs with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated combined fuel economy rating of at least 27.5 miles per gallon are eligible for a one-time exemption from the motor vehicle excise tax at the time the when original certificate of title for the vehicle is issued. The tax exemption is available through June 30, 2009. (Reference New Mexico Statutes 7-14-6)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

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The legislature of New Mexico has resolved that, during the 2003 legislative interim, the secretary of economic development be requested to appear before the appropriate interim committee and report on the economic development department's plan for hydrogen and fuel cell research and development in New Mexico, as well as on any suggested legislation. This declaration was made to support New Mexico in its readiness to take a national leadership role in research, development, manufacturing and integration of hydrogen energy technology products and systems, and its position as a world leader in hydrogen and fuel cell research and development. (Reference HJM 6, 2003)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Use

The legislature of New Mexico encourages the executive branch of the state government to pursue energy policies and goals to implement the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and alternative fuel technologies throughout state government and the state, including state universities and public schools. The Secretary of the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department, in cooperation with other state agencies, must pursue measures to encourage the use of alternative fuel and hybrid electric vehicles throughout the state, including the development of a statewide alternative fueling station infrastructure. (Reference Senate Joint Memorial 89, 2003)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in New Mexico.

Expired Nevada Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Nevada.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Nevada.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Nevada.

Expired New York Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel, Electric, and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

New York's Alternative Fuel (Clean Fuel) Vehicle Tax Incentive Program offers tax credits for the purchase of new HEVs, EVs, AFVs, and the installation of clean fuel vehicle refueling property. Purchasers of qualified HEVs are eligible for a tax credit of $2,000. To qualify, a vehicle must draw propulsion energy from both an internal combustion engine (or heat engine that uses combustible fuel) and an energy storage device; and must employ a regenerative braking system that recovers waste energy to charge that device, and, for model year 2004 and later, must meet or exceed the California LEV II emission standard. Purchasers of EVs are eligible for a tax credit of 50% of the incremental cost, up to $5,000 per vehicle. Purchasers of AFVs are eligible for a tax credit worth 60% of the incremental cost of the vehicle. The maximum value of the incentive is $5,000 for vehicles with less than 14,000 pounds (lbs.) gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), and up to $10,000 for vehicles over 14,000 lbs. GVWR. The tax credit for clean-fuel vehicle refueling property is equal to 50% of the cost of the property. This includes property for storing or dispensing a clean-burning fuel into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle propelled by that fuel, as well as property used for recharging electric vehicles.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Exemption

New York provides a partial sales and use tax exemption for the incremental cost of new AFVs and for vehicles that are converted to run on alternative fuels. This exemption is effective through October 1, 2006. (Reference New York Tax Law Article 28, Section 1115)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in New York.

Expired Ohio Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Ohio.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Use Study

The Ohio Department of Taxation must study and submit a report by October 2007 that examines the feasibility of encouraging the use of alternative fuels by reducing the motor fuel tax rate on alternative fuels to reflect their lower energy content. The Ohio Department of Development is required study and submit an additional report by October 2007 that examines ways to make the production, sale, and use of biodiesel and blended ethanol fuels a commercially viable and self-sustaining industry in Ohio. (Reference House Bill 245, 2006, and Ohio Revised Code 203.99, Section 7B)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Ohio.

Expired Oklahoma Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit

Prior to January 1, 2009, Oklahoma provides a one-time income tax credit for 50% of the cost of converting a vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel, or for 50% of the incremental cost of a new OEM AFV. The state also provides a tax credit for 10% of the total vehicle cost, up to $1,500, when an AFV is resold, as long as a tax credit has not been previously taken on the vehicle. Additionally, the state provides a tax credit for up to 50% of the cost of installing refueling infrastructure for AFVs. These tax credits may be carried forward for up to three years. The alternative fuels eligible for the credit include compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethanol, methanol, and electricity. This tax credit extends to low-speed electric vehicles as defined by NHTSA in 49 C.F.R. 571.500 and to forklifts and other similar self-propelled vehicles. (Reference Oklahoma Statutes Section 68-2357.22)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuels Commission

Pending the availability of supporting federal funds, a Fuel Cell Initiative Task Force, will serve between April 2004 and September 2005 to study and make recommendations regarding the state of the fuel cell industry, programs to accelerate the commercial availability of fuel cells, and related economic incentives. The Task Force will make a report to the Governor and Legislature by September 1, 2005. (Reference House Bill 2351, 2004 and Executive Order 2005-16)

Alternative Fuel Promotion

Oklahoma's Bioenergy Initiative encourages Oklahoma to establish bioenergy production programs to improve energy security, create opportunities for economic development within the state, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Oklahoma shall develop and pursue bioenergy alternatives for cleaner energy sources, drawing on its vast supplies of crop residues, grasses, trees, animal waste, and other biomass resources. (Reference Executive Order 2001-22)

Ethanol Development

The Oklahoma Ethanol Development Study Act and the Oklahoma Ethanol Development Advisory Committee were created in May 2001 to serve until June 2006 to encourage the processing, market development, promotion, distribution and research of products derived from grain, ethanol, or ethanol components, co-products or by-products, in part to provide efficient and less-polluting energy sources which will make Oklahoma less energy dependent and reduce atmospheric carbon monoxide levels. (Reference Oklahoma Statutes Section 2-1950.1 and 2-1950.2)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Oklahoma.

Expired Oregon Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Biofuels Production and Distribution Grants - Portland

Through a competitive grant process, the Biofuels Investment Fund (Fund) supports the development of production, storage, blending, and distribution infrastructure for B20 or higher biodiesel blends, and E85 ethanol blends. The Fund also supports non-infrastructure related projects that strongly support Portland's biofuels priorities, including proposals that further the development of Oregon-grown feedstock supply chains.

Portland Biofuels Fueling Infrastructure Grants

The Retail and Fleet Biofuels Infrastructure Grant provides incentives of up to $10,000 to install or convert fueling equipment at retail gasoline stations and fleet fueling sites to B20 or higher biodiesel blends and E85 ethanol blends. Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis to projects that meet the grant's eligibility guidelines.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Oregon.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Oregon.

Expired Pennsylvania Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

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. For more information, please contact Dennis Winters at (215) 790-1894, via email at coordinator@phillycleancities.org, or visit the Web site at www.phillycleancities.org/rebates.htm.

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.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Pennsylvania.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Pennsylvania.

Expired Rhode Island Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Loans

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources offers loans for up to five years, with low administrative fees, to state agencies and municipal governments to cover the incremental cost of purchasing original equipment manufactured AFVs.

Grant for Senior Citizen Vans

The state is administering a $100,000 grant program for the incremental cost of purchasing an alternative fuel Senior Citizen Para-Transit van. A limited amount of funds remain in this program, and the program is set to expire December 31, 2003.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fueled Vehicle and Filling Station Tax Credit entitles taxpayers to a tax credit equal to 50% of the capital, labor, and equipment costs associated with the construction of, or improvement to, any alternative fuel fueling or recharging station providing domestically produced alternative fuel or facilities for recharging electric vehicles. For the purpose of this tax credit, alternative fuels are defined according to the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-486) and include ethanol fuel and biodiesel produced from feedstocks including virgin vegetable oil, yellow grease, waste vegetable oil, and animal fats and tallows. Taxpayers are also entitled to a tax credit equal to 50% of the incremental cost of purchasing an AFV or the capital, labor, and equipment cost of converting a motor vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel. Taxpayers may carry forward any unused credits or any unused portion of the credit for up to five years. This incentive is effective until January 1, 2008. (Reference Rhode Island Code 44-39.2-2)

Alternative Fuel Tax Deduction

Corporations that sell alternative fuels are allowed a deduction from the gross earnings from sales reported in the corporations' tax returns. The deduction is equal to the total of gross earnings from the sale of alternative fuels when used as motor fuel to operate motor vehicles and when separately metered. This incentive is effective until December 31, 2007. (Reference Rhode Island Code 44-13-5)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

There are currently no known expired laws and regulations in Rhode Island.

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Rebate

New England Gas provides rebates and incentives for natural gas vehicle projects on a case-by-case basis through its Demand-Side Management Program.

Expired South Carolina Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Sales Tax Rebate

Beginning July 1, 2008, a $300 sales tax rebate may be applied to in-state purchases of the following: flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of operating on E85 motor fuel; hydrogen fuel cell vehicles; electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles; plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); and vehicles with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency city fuel economy rating of at least 30 miles per gallon. Additionally, a sales tax rebate up to $500 has been established for the purchase of equipment that results in the conversion of a conventional hybrid electric vehicle to a PHEV, or for equipment to convert a conventional vehicle to operate on propane, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, or E85. These rebates only apply to vehicles and equipment purchased prior to July 1, 2013. (Reference Senate Bill 243, 2007, and South Carolina Code of Laws 12-63-20)

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Tax Credit

For taxable years beginning after 2007 and before 2011, an income tax credit of $2,000 is available for the in-state purchase or lease of a PHEV. For the purpose of this incentive, a PHEV is a vehicle that shares the same benefits as an internal combustion and electric engine with an all-electric range of not less than nine miles. (Reference Senate Bill 243, 2007, and South Carolina Code of Laws 12-63-20)

Biodiesel Production Tax Credits

For tax years beginning after December 31, 2005, there are business or personal income tax credits of a) $0.20 for each gallon of biodiesel motor fuel produced mostly from soybean oil and sold, and b) $0.30 for each gallon of biodiesel motor fuel a majority of which is produced from feedstock other than soybean oil and sold, up to a maximum of three million gallons per year from each facility, for a maximum of five years for each facility. Credits are available for not more than one facility in each county in any calendar year, with priority given to the first facility in a county that produces biodiesel motor fuel using soybean oil as the feedstock. Credits are available to individuals or businesses without regard to a “per county” limitation. These credits may be carried forward for up to three years. Payments must be made upon compliance with verification procedures set forth by the Department of Agriculture. (Reference House Bill 4810, 2006)

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Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

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Expired South Dakota Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Biodiesel Production Facility Tax Refund

A tax refund is available for contractors' excise taxes and sales or use taxes paid for the construction of a new agricultural processing facility, which includes an expansion to an existing soybean processing facility if the expansion will be used for the production of biodiesel. The project cost must exceed $4.5 million in order to qualify for the refund. (Reference South Dakota Statutes 10-45B)

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Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

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Expired Tennessee Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

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.

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.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

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)

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)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

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Expired Texas Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Grant Assistance

The Texas State Energy Conservation Office researches and assists public and private entities in securing grants to encourage the use of alternative fuels, including conversion of state and local government fleets to operate on compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, biodiesel, and ethanol, and the use of hybrid electric vehicles.

Ethanol and Biodiesel Fuel Production Grant

The Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office administers a grant program for ethanol and biodiesel fuel producers. In order to be eligible for a grant, ethanol and biodiesel fuel producers are required to register with the state and contribute $0.032 per gallon, up to 18 million gallons per producer, to a fund. Additionally, the state contributes $0.168 per gallon produced to the fund. A producer is then entitled to receive a grant of $0.20 per gallon from the fund, up until the 10th anniversary of the date production from the plant began. For each fiscal year a fuel producer may not receive a grant for more than 18 million gallons of fuel ethanol or biodiesel produced at any one registered plant, regardless of total gallons produced. This incentive expires August 31, 2005. (Reference Texas Statutes, Agriculture Code, Chapter 16)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Program Support

The Texas Energy Planning Council, facilitated by the Railroad Commission of Texas, was created in November 2003 to advise the Governor on a balanced plan to provide the energy needed to fuel Texas' future economic growth and prosperity. The final report, Texas Energy Plan 2005: Energy Security for a Bright Tomorrow (PDF 1.4MB), was submitted to the Governor in January 2005. The report identifies gaps between the state's energy supply and energy demand and recommends a plan to close or minimize these gaps. The Council explored ways to diversify future energy supplies via liquefied natural gas, nuclear, and clean coal technology as well as through renewable energy sources such as wind power, biomass, and fuel cells. (Reference Executive Order RP 29, 2003)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Program Support and Technician Training

The Texas State Energy Conservation Office's (SECO) Alternative Fuels Program provides administrative support for the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities program and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program, grant writing training for public and private entities, and funding for training and certification program development to educate mechanics on the technical aspects of alternative fuel vehicles. SECO promotes the reduction of petroleum use through four technology areas: fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid electric vehicles, and idle reduction. (Reference Texas Statutes, Government Code 2305.035)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Purchase Requirements

Under the Texas Clean Fuel Fleet Program, clean-fuel vehicle acquisition requirements apply to certain mass transit, local government, and private fleets located in the state's non-attainment areas. Affected fleets are required to ensure that a certain percentage of their fleet vehicles are certified to meet the EPA's LEV standards. Fleets may use any vehicle/fuel combination that is certified by EPA standards. Beginning September 1, 2002, local governments with fleets of more than 15 vehicles and private fleets with more than 25 vehicles located in non-attainment areas are required to ensure that 70% of light-duty vehicle purchases and 50% of heavy-duty vehicle purchases meet LEV standards. Mass transit authorities are required to convert 50% of their total fleet to run on alternative fuels. Vehicles weighing over 26,000 lbs. are exempt. (Reference Texas Statutes Sections 382.131 to 382.142)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebates

Central Texas Clean Cities and Austin Energy offer an EV rebate to Austin Energy customers who purchase qualifying EVs, electric scooters, or electric bicycles from approved dealers. Applicants may receive the following rebates: $500 for all-electric vehicles including neighborhood electric vehicles; $250 for all-electric scooters or motorcycles capable of achieving more than 40 miles on a single charge at street-legal speeds; $100 for all-electric scooters capable of achieving up to 20 miles on a single charge; and $150 for all-electric bicycles capable of achieving up to 20 miles on a single charge. Rebate funding is limited and valid until March 31, 2009.

Clean Vehicle Loaner Program

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) operates the Clean Vehicle Loaner Program. Through the Clean Vehicle Loaner Program, NCTCOG will obtain advanced technology and alternative fuel vehicles that will be loaned out to local public fleets for a test period of several weeks. The test period will allow time to assess the compatibility of clean vehicles with the fleet's needs. This program will be able to provide a quick, simple, and low-cost method for local organizations to have "hands-on experience" with clean vehicle technologies.

Expired Utah Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Utah.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

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Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

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Expired Virginia Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Refueling Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Commonwealth of Virginia provides individuals, private entities, and corporations a state tax credit equal to 10% of the amount allowed as a federal tax deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and related refueling property (under Section 179A of the Internal Revenue Code). The tax credit was amended in 1994 to specify that it is for the purchase of clean fuel vehicles that are principally garaged in Virginia and for certain refueling property placed in service in Virginia. (Reference Virginia Code 58.1-438.1)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Biodiesel Fuel Use Requirement

State agencies are requested to implement the use of biodiesel fuels, where feasible, in fleet vehicles owned or operated by the agency. During the 2007 Regular Session of the General Assembly, the Secretary of Administration submitted House Document No. 18 to the Division of Legislative Automated Systems, which included an executive summary and report of each agency's progress related to biodiesel use. (Reference House Joint Resolution 148, 2006)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

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Expired Vermont Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

There are currently no known expired incentives in Vermont.

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Governor's Commission on Climate Change

Recognizing that emissions from vehicles are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont, the Governor's Commission on Climate Change was established to develop recommendations on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state and provide these recommendations to the Governor. The Commission will submit these recommendations to the Governor in a Climate Change Action Plan no later than September 1, 2007. (Reference Executive Order 07-05, 2005)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

Electric Vehicle (EV) Lease Program

EVermont coordinates the Vermont Electric Vehicle (EV) Lease Program, leasing EVs to Vermont businesses and institutions. Vehicles used in the lease program are primarily Solectria's E-10 (a converted, fully electric Chevrolet S-10), and Solectria's Force (a converted, fully electric Geo Metro). The average annual lease is $4,000 for EVs and includes complete technical support, all maintenance, liability insurance, license plates and registration fees, and promotional support. For more information, please contact EVermont at (802) 828-4039, or visit the Web site at www.evermont.org.

Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lease Programs

EVermont, the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), Burlington Electric Department, and Vermont Gas have teamed up to offer AFVs to qualifying public entities in Chittenden County. Two electric vehicles and two compressed natural gas vehicles are available for lease under this program. For more information, please contact EVermont at (802) 828-4039, or visit the Web site at www.evermont.org.

Expired Washington Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

High Tech Business Exemption

Qualifying high technology businesses are exempt from state sales and use taxes. The definition of high technology businesses includes developers of alternative energy resources. The exemption is 100% with no limit and expires on July 1, 2004. (Reference RCW 82.63)

Clean School Bus Pilot Project

Two school districts were selected to participate in a pilot project on the use of biodiesel with ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) in school buses, with blends of 80% ultra low sulfur diesel and 20% biodiesel (B20). The pilot project began in September of 2003, with emissions testing at specified intervals throughout the project. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is expected to submit a report of findings, including issues related to the maintenance of the vehicles, to the legislature by September 1, 2005. (Reference RCW 28A.160.804)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Clean School Bus Funding

Until July 1, 2020, 85% of the money from the segregated subaccount of the state treasury's air pollution control account must be distributed to air pollution control authorities. Of the money received by an air pollution control authority or the state Department of Licensing, 85% must be used for the Clean School Bus Program to retrofit school buses with exhaust emission control devices or to provide funding for fueling infrastructure needed to allow school bus fleets access to use alternative, cleaner fuels. (Reference Revised Code of Washington 70.94.017)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

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Expired Wisconsin Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Deduction

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue offers a state AFV tax deduction identical to the federal AFV tax deduction. Taxpayers who placed AFVs into service in 2002 and 2003 are entitled to the full deduction. The deduction is reduced by 25% for vehicles placed in service in 2004, by 50% for vehicles in 2005, and by 75% for vehicles in 2006. No deduction is available for clean fuel vehicles placed in service in 2007. The full deduction is $50,000 for any truck or van with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of at least 26,000 pounds (lbs.) or a bus with seating capacity of at least 20 adults. The deduction is $5,000 for a truck or van with a GVWR greater than 10,000 lbs. and $2,000 for vehicles under 10,000 lbs.

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Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

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Expired West Virginia Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit

The state of West Virginia offers a tax credit for the incremental cost of purchasing an Original Equipment Manufacturer AFV, or for the cost of converting a vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel. The tax credit became effective on July 1, 1997, for either personal or corporate income tax. The maximum credit depends on the vehicle type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), as shown below, and cannot exceed the incremental or conversion cost. Eligible alternative fuels include compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, blends of 85% or more of methanol and ethanol, other alcohols, alcohol-derived liquids, and electricity. The credit is taken in three equal increments over three years and expires June 30, 2006.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit

The state of West Virginia offers a tax credit for the incremental cost of purchasing an Original Equipment Manufacturer AFV, or for the cost of converting a vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel. The tax credit became effective on July 1, 1997, for either personal or corporate income tax. The maximum credit depends on the vehicle type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), as shown below, and cannot exceed the incremental or conversion cost. Eligible alternative fuels include compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, blends of 85% or more of methanol and ethanol, other alcohols, alcohol-derived liquids, and electricity. The credit is taken in three equal increments over three years and expires June 30, 2006.

(Reference West Virginia Code 11-6D)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

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Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in West Virginia.

Expired Wyoming Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Ethanol Motor Fuel Production Tax Credit

Ethanol fuel producers may redeem a tax credit of $0.40 per gallon with the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Ethanol blended motor fuel is defined as a blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline that is used to operate motor vehicles. To be eligible to receive this credit, at least 25% of an ethanol producer's distillation feedstock purchases must be products that originate in Wyoming, excluding water, during the year the tax credits were earned. The total credits redeemed by all ethanol producers may not exceed $4 million per year, and the total credits redeemed by any individual ethanol producer may not exceed $2 million per year.

Additionally, an ethanol producer constructing a new ethanol production facility may receive tax credits for a period not to exceed 15 years after the date that construction is completed. Any ethanol producer that expands its production by at least 25% is eligible for tax credits with an increased maximum amount. Qualifying ethanol producers may only receive a tax credit through June 30, 2009.

(Reference Wyoming Statutes 39-17-109 and 40-7-102)

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There are currently no known expired utility or private incentives in Wyoming.