New Jersey Incentives and Laws for Natural Gas

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

Utility/Private Incentives

Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Technical Assistance

Public Service Electric and Gas Company will assist customers with NGV projects and provide emergency fueling access on a case-by-case basis.

Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Access to Tunnels

An AFV powered by propane or natural gas may only use Port Authority of New York and New Jersey tunnels and the lower level of the George Washington Bridge if the vehicle conforms to applicable federal regulations and industry standards, displays required markings to identify its alternative fuel system, and has a fuel capacity that does not exceed 150 pounds. For more information, see the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Trucker's Resources website.

Low Emission or Alternative Fuel Bus Acquisition Requirement

All buses purchased by the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJTC) must be: 1) equipped with improved pollution controls that reduce particulate emissions; or 2) powered by a fuel other than conventional diesel. Qualifying vehicles include compressed natural gas vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, vehicles operating on biodiesel or ultra low sulfur fuel, or vehicles operating on any other bus fuel approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If the NJTC is unable to meet the bus purchase requirement, a report must be submitted to the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly detailing the reasons and an exemption may be granted by the state legislature.(Reference New Jersey Statutes 27:1B-22)

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