The list below contains summaries of all Illinois incentives and laws related to HEVs / PHEVs.
The Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Trust will provide financial and technical support and assistance to public or private entities within the state for programs and projects that support, encourage, or utilize innovative technologies and methods to modernize the state's electric grid. Technologies may include advanced electricity storage and peak-shaving technologies such as plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), devices that allow PEVs to engage in smart grid functions, or standards development for communication and interoperability of appliances and equipment connected to the electric grid. Electric utilities may voluntarily commit to investments in smart grid advanced metering infrastructure deployment. Participating utilities must consult with the Smart Grid Advisory Council and file a Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission. (Reference Senate Bill 1652, 2011; House Bill 3036, 2011; and 220 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/16-108.5-108.7)
Car sharing organizations located and operating in Illinois may be eligible for grants of up to 25% of qualifying project costs, including the cost of purchasing new electric vehicles and building charging infrastructure. Vehicles must be predominately powered by electricity, be purchased from an Illinois dealership, and remain registered and in service with the grantee in Illinois for at least five years after purchase. Vehicles purchased with grant funds are not eligible for rebates under the Illinois Alternate Fuels Rebate Program. Grant application and reporting requirements apply. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will administer the grant program through Fiscal Year 2013. (Reference House Bill 2903, 2011, and 415 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/30)
The Illinois Clean Diesel Grant Program (Program) provides funding to local governments, school districts, school bus companies, colleges, universities, mass transit districts, businesses, truck owners/operators, and non-profit organizations for the installation of diesel oxidation catalysts, closed crankcase ventilation systems, particulate matter filters, and anti-idling equipment, including direct-fired heaters and auxiliary power units. In addition, funding may be available for diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. The Program is part of the Illinois Green Fleets Program, which targets school buses, shuttle buses, diesel vehicles operating in residential areas, and over-the-road trucks located and spending significant driving time in Illinois.
Point of Contact
Darwin Burkhart
Manager, Clean Air Programs
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition
Phone: (217) 524-5008
Fax: (217) 557-2559
darwin.burkhart@illinois.gov
http://www.illinoisgreenfleets.org
The Illinois Department of Education will reimburse any qualifying school district for the cost of converting gasoline buses to more fuel-efficient engines or to engines using alternative fuels. Restrictions may apply. (Reference 105 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/29-5)
Phase Two of the Illinois Tollway Congestion-Relief Program includes a Dedicated Green Lanes Plan that will provide access to qualified hybrid electric vehicles.
The Illinois Commerce Commission must establish certification requirements for vendors that install EVSE by April 29, 2012. (Reference Senate Bill 1652, 2011, and 220 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/16-128A)
The Illinois Electric Vehicle Advisory Council is established to investigate and recommend strategies that the governor and the general assembly may implement to promote the use of plug-in electric vehicles, including potential infrastructure improvements. The governor may appoint an Electric Vehicle Coordinator to act as the point of contact for related policies and activities in the state. (Reference House Bill 2902, 2011)
To help achieve the statewide goal of reducing petroleum use by 20% by July 1, 2012, as compared to 2008 petroleum use, Illinois state agencies must work towards meeting the following goals:
The Illinois General Assembly established the Alternate Fuels Commission (Commission) within the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to identify and recommend strategies to the governor and General Assembly for implementing and promoting the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. The Commission will identify ways to improve stakeholder communication and coordination regarding the research and promotion of alternative fuels. The Commission must issue written reports on their activities and findings on at least an annual basis. (Reference 415 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/23)
All gasoline-powered vehicles purchased with state funds must be flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) or fuel-efficient hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Fuel-efficient HEVs are defined as automobiles or light trucks that use a gasoline or diesel engine and an electric motor to provide power and that gain at least a 20% increase in combined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency city-highway fuel economy over the equivalent or most-similar conventionally-powered model. Furthermore, any vehicle purchased with state funds that is fueled with diesel fuel must be certified by the manufacturer to run on 5% biodiesel (B5) fuel. The Chief Procurement Officer may determine that certain vehicle procurements are exempt from these requirements based on intended use or other reasonable considerations such as health and safety of Illinois citizens. (Reference 30 Illinois Compiled Statutes 500/25-75)