Oregon Incentives and Laws for Idle Reduction
The list below contains summaries of all Oregon incentives and laws related to Idle Reduction.
State Incentives
Alternative Fuel Loans
The Oregon Department of Energy administers the State Energy Loan Program (SELP) which offers low-interest loans for qualified projects. Eligible alternative fuel projects include fuel production facilities, dedicated feedstock production, fueling infrastructure, and fleet vehicles. Loan recipients must complete a loan application and pay a loan application fee. (Reference House Bill 3672, 2011, and Oregon Revised Statutes 470)
Idle Reduction Weight Exemption
A vehicle equipped with a fully functional idle reduction system designed to reduce fuel use and emissions from engine idling may exceed the maximum weight limitations by up to 400 pounds to accommodate the added weight of the idle reduction technology. (Reference Oregon Revised Statutes 818.030)
Utility/Private Incentives
Idle Reduction Incentives
Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS) provides comprehensive idle reduction solutions for commercial trucks and trailers. Financing, loans, and grant programs are available to support verifiable technologies that save fuel and reduce diesel emissions, including alternative fuel and hybrid electric vehicle technologies. Options for upgrades or vehicle replacement are also available to registered truck owners. Tractor and trailer owners may be eligible for a 20% rebate on idle reduction equipment with electric standby capabilities if they agree to use electrified truck parking as an alternative to main engine idling.
Point of Contact
David Orton
Marketing Communications Manager
Cascade Sierra Solutions
Phone: (541) 302-0900
Fax: (541) 345-8727
dorton@cascadesierrasolutions.org
http://www.cascadesierrasolutions.org/
Laws and Regulations
Commercial Vehicle Idle Reduction Requirement
Beginning January 1, 2012, a driver of a commercial vehicle may not idle the engine for more than five minutes in any sixty-minute period, unless the vehicle is using an auxiliary power unit, generator set, cargo temperature control unit, or other idle reduction technology that maintains heat or air conditioning or provides electrical power. Exceptions apply in certain situations and for certain vehicles. (Reference House Bill 2081, 2011)
