Georgia Incentives and Laws for Natural Gas

The list below contains summaries of all Georgia incentives and laws related to Natural Gas.

State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit

An income tax credit is available for 10% of the cost to purchase or lease a new dedicated AFV or to convert a vehicle to operate solely on an alternative fuel, up to $2,500 per vehicle. Qualified vehicles must meet emissions standards defined by the Georgia Board of Natural Resources. Eligible alternative fuels include natural gas, propane, hydrogen, coal derived liquid fuels, fuels other than alcohol derived from biological materials, and electricity. Any portion of the credit not used in the year the AFV is purchased or converted may be carried over for up to five years. This incentive does not apply to hybrid electric vehicles. (Reference Georgia Code 48-7-40.16)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption

AFVs displaying the proper alternative fuel license plate may use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of passengers. (Reference Georgia Code 32-9-4 and 40-2-76)

Utility/Private Incentives

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Infrastructure Technical Assistance

Atmos Energy offers preliminary feasibility studies and energy analysis for CNG fueling stations and may assist with vendor selection on a case-by-case basis.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Infrastructure Analysis

AGL Resources and its subsidiaries (Atlanta Gas Light, Chattanooga Gas, Elkton Gas, Florida City Gas, Elizabethtown Gas, and Virginia Natural Gas) offer preliminary feasibility studies and energy analysis to assist in evaluating potential CNG fueling stations for fleet applications.

Laws and Regulations

Motor Fuel Excise Tax

Distributors who sell or use motor fuel, including special fuels, are subject to an excise tax of $0.075 per gallon. Motor fuels that are not commonly sold or measured by the gallon and are used in motor vehicles on public highways are taxed according to their gasoline gallon equivalent. Propane and special fuels sold in bulk to a licensed consumer distributor are exempt from this tax. (Reference Georgia Code 48-9-3)

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Permit

Anyone dispensing CNG for use in vehicles must obtain a permit from the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner. Individuals or businesses must pay a one-time fee of $100. (Reference Georgia Code 25-2-4.1)

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Content Last Updated: 07/14/2011