Nevada Incentives and Laws for Ethanol
The list below contains summaries of all Nevada incentives and laws related to Ethanol.
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Use in County School Districts
Transportation equipment purchased with county school district general funds and used for transporting pupils must fall into one of the following categories: 1) motor vehicles that use biodiesel, compressed natural gas, or similar fuels that reduce emissions; 2) equipment to retrofit motor vehicles to use these fuels; or 3) equipment for the transportation, storage, or dispensing of these fuels. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 387.335)
Funds for School District Alternative Fuel Use
A portion of any penalty assessed for violations of air pollution control laws must be deposited in the county school district fund where the violation occurred. The local air pollution control board must approve expenditures from the fund, which are limited to education programs on topics relating to air quality and projects to improve air quality, including purchasing and installing equipment to retrofit district school buses to operate on biodiesel, compressed natural gas, or a similar fuel that reduces emissions. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 445B.500)
Provision for Establishment of Alternative Fuel Incentives
In conjunction with the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources may develop and administer a program to provide incentives to encourage alternative fuel use in motor vehicles, specifically by individuals and others not required by state statute to purchase alternative fuel vehicles. The program may also educate the general public about the benefits of using alternative fuel vehicles. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 486A.200)
Alternative Fuel Study
As directed by the Nevada Legislature, the Legislative Commission (Commission) conducted an interim study concerning the production and use of energy in the state. The study included information on the use and availability of transportation fuels and related facilities, including alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and truck stop electrification, as well as a review of the extent and potential for biofuels production in Nevada. The Commission also made recommendations to the Nevada Legislature, including recommending that the state implement a biodiesel blend mandate and update the definition of biodiesel to comply with national standards. (Reference Senate Concurrent Resolution 19, 2009)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirement
Fleets containing 50 or more vehicles that are owned, leased, or operated by the state, a state agency, or a political subdivision of the state in a county with a population of 100,000 or more must acquire AFVs or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certified Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs). Covered fleets are required to purchase either AFVs or certified ULEVs for 90% of new vehicles obtained. A fleet may meet the acquisition requirements by converting existing or newly acquired vehicles to operate on alternative fuels. An AFV acquired in compliance with this mandate must operate solely on the alternative fuel except when operating in an area where the appropriate alternative fuel is unavailable. Fleets with buses or heavy-duty vehicles are included. (Reference Nevada Administrative Code 486A.010-486A.250, and Nevada Revised Statutes 486A.010-486A.180)
