The list below contains summaries of all Kentucky incentives and laws related to Propane (LPG).
The Kentucky New Energy Ventures (KNEV) program provides grants and investments to companies for research, development, and commercialization of alternative fuels and renewable energy. Specifically, KNEV is designed to: 1) grow Kentucky-based alternative fuel and renewable energy companies to promote commonwealth-wide, innovation-driven economic growth; 2) stimulate private investment in Kentucky-based alternative fuel and renewable energy enterprises; 3) expand the alternative fuel and renewable energy knowledge base, talent force, and industry in Kentucky; 4) develop an alternative fuel and renewable energy resource network to build the technical and business capacity of entrepreneurs through informal and formal strategic support; and 5) build commonwealth-wide awareness of the economic development opportunities Kentucky's alternative fuel and renewable energy industry offers. Alternative fuels include biodiesel, ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, synthetic natural gas, fuels produced from coal, and other fuels produced from a renewable or sustainable source. To be eligible, a business must have its principle base of business or at least 51% of the property and payroll in the commonwealth. Additional eligibility requirements apply. (Reference Kentucky Revised Statutes 154.20-410 and 154.20-415)
The Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (Department) encourages the responsible use of transportation fuels by supporting academic research, public education, and collaborative partnerships involving alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). The Department facilitates projects that promote the use of AFVs and establish alternative fuel infrastructure in Kentucky.
Point of Contact
Tim Hughes
Director, Division of Biofuels
Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence
Phone: (502) 564-7192
Fax: (502) 564-7406
timd.hughes@ky.gov
http://energy.ky.gov/biofuels/Pages/default.aspx
Propane is exempt from the state excise tax when it is used to operate motor vehicles on public highways, provided that those vehicles are equipped with carburetion systems approved by the Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet. (Reference Kentucky Revised Statutes 234.321)
The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet (Cabinet) must develop a strategy to replace at least 50% of commonwealth motor fleet light-duty vehicles with energy-efficient vehicles including hybrid electric, advanced lean burn, fuel cell, and alternative fuel vehicles. The Cabinet must also develop a strategy to increase the use of ethanol, biodiesel, and other alternative fuels in commonwealth motor vehicle fleets. The Cabinet must report targeted vehicle and fuel usage amounts annually. (Reference Kentucky Revised Statutes 45A.625)