Delaware Incentives and Laws for Propane (LPG)

The list below contains summaries of all Delaware incentives and laws related to Propane (LPG).

State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption

Taxes imposed on alternative fuels used in official vehicles for the United States government or any Delaware state governmental agency, including volunteer fire and rescue companies, are waived. Alternative fuel retailers must obtain a fuel supplier's license from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), and operators or owners of vehicles using alternative fuel must obtain either a special fuel user's license from DelDOT or pay the special fuel tax. (Reference Delaware Code Title 30, Chapter 51, Subchapter II)

Utility/Private Incentives

Propane Infrastructure Assistance and Fuel Rate Reduction - Boulden Propane

Boulden Propane provides fueling equipment and training at no cost to propane vehicle operators on a case-by-case basis. Boulden Propane also offers a $0.15 per gallon on-site fuel discount to fleets using propane to operate their vehicles.

Propane Infrastructure Assistance and Fuel Rate Reduction - SchagrinGAS

SchagrinGAS provides propane tanks, pumps, and meters at no cost to customers on a case-by-case basis. SchagrinGAS offers a discount on propane to fleets that use the fuel to operate their vehicles.

Laws and Regulations

State Agency Energy Plan

To improve air quality and reduce operating expenses from state vehicle use, all state agencies must reduce petroleum consumption by 25%, vehicle emissions by 25%, and vehicle miles traveled by 15% by the end of 2012 as compared to Fiscal Year 2008 levels. This will be achieved through alternative fuel vehicle acquisition, the use of alternative fuels, and implementation of idle reduction measures. (Reference Executive Order 18, 2010)

Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Acquisition Requirements

All new light-duty vehicles state agencies, departments, and offices purchase must be hybrid electric, alternative fuel, fuel-efficient, or low emission vehicles, unless such a purchase compromises health, safety, or law enforcement needs. Additionally, the state must develop procedures for diesel fleet vehicles to use biodiesel fuel blends of the highest percent content that is practical. (Reference Executive Order 18, 2010)

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Content Last Updated: 07/14/2011