New Hampshire Incentives and Laws for Ethanol

The list below contains summaries of all New Hampshire incentives and laws related to Ethanol.

State Incentives

Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Project Funding

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the Granite State Clean Cities Coalition (GSCCC) provide competitive funding on a cost reimbursement basis for qualified alternative fuel and advanced vehicle projects. Only projects located in ozone nonattainment or maintenance areas in the state are eligible for funding. For more information see the GSCCC website.

Laws and Regulations

Idle Reduction and Fuel-Efficient, Low Emission Vehicle Acquisition Requirements

New Hampshire state agencies and departments must implement a Clean Fleets Program in accordance with the recommendations of the Energy Efficiency in State Government Steering Committee, including but not limited to the following components:

  1. An anti-idling policy;
  2. A highway fuel economy rating requirement of at least 27.5 miles per gallon (mpg) for all new passenger and light-duty vehicles and at least 20 mpg for all new light-duty trucks except for emergency and law enforcement vehicles;
  3. A requirement that new passenger and light-duty vehicles are certified as low emission vehicles in accordance with the recommendations of the Energy Efficiency in State Government Steering Committee;
  4. A policy ensuring that the appropriate vehicle is selected for the intended use of the vehicle;
  5. A requirement that vehicle purchases be in compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) if applicable;
  6. A waiver procedure for requesting vehicles not on the approved New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services vehicle list;
  7. Additional measures to promote fuel conservation.

(Reference Executive Order 2005-4)