The list below contains summaries of all North Carolina incentives and laws related to Hydrogen Fuel Cells.
Diesel Emission Reduction Grants are available from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality for the incremental cost of purchasing original equipment manufacturer alternative fuel vehicles, vehicle conversions, implementing idle reduction programs, and constructing or installing public alternative fueling facilities. As of September 2011, funding availability for the 2012 grant cycle is unknown.
Point of Contact
Anne Galamb
Environmental Specialist
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Phone: (919) 707-8423
Fax: (919) 707-8423
anne.galamb@ncdenr.gov
The Clean Fuel Advanced Technology project focuses on reducing transportation related emissions in non-attainment and maintenance counties for National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Projects that are adjacent to areas may also be eligible if the project will reduce emissions in eligible counties. The North Carolina Department of Transportation funds the CFAT project, which covers three broad areas: education and outreach; project funding; and recognition of exemplary activities. As of September 2011, funding is not available. Future financial support is anticipated to be available in 2013 for AFVs, fueling infrastructure, idle reduction technologies, heavy-duty HEVs, heavy-duty buses, and diesel retrofits.
Point of Contact
Anne Tazewell
Clean Transportation Program Manager
North Carolina Solar Center, North Carolina State University
Phone: (919) 513-7831
Fax: (919) 515-6159
cleantransportation@ncsu.edu
http://www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/cleantransportation/
The retail sale, use, storage, and consumption of alternative fuels is exempt from the state retail sales and use tax. (Reference North Carolina General Statutes 105-164.13(11))
The State Employees' Credit Union and the Local Government Federal Credit Union offer green vehicle loans to purchase qualified new and used fuel-efficient vehicles. Vehicles with a combined fuel economy rating of at least 28 miles per gallon, according to revised fuel economy ratings posted on www.fueleconomy.gov, qualify. The loan interest rates are 0.5% lower than traditional new or used vehicle loan rates.
At least 75% of new or replacement state government light-duty cars and trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less must be AFVs or low emission vehicles. (Reference North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.107C)