Utah Incentives and Laws for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
The list below contains summaries of all Utah incentives and laws related to Hydrogen Fuel Cells.
State Incentives
Clean Fuel Vehicle Tax Credit
The state provides an income tax credit of 35% of the vehicle purchase price or $2,500, whichever is less, for an original equipment manufactured compressed natural gas vehicle registered in Utah. Other new clean fuel vehicles that meet air quality and fuel economy standards may be eligible for a credit of up to $750. The state also provides a credit of 50% of the cost of converting a vehicle to operate using a clean fuel (including propane, natural gas, or electricity), up to a maximum of $2,500 per vehicle. Those claiming the credit must provide documentation. These incentives expire December 31, 2013. Additional restrictions apply. (Reference Utah Code 19-1-402, 59-7-605, and 59-10-1009)
Point of Contact
Mat Carlile
Energy Program Coordinator
Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality
Phone: (801) 536-4136
Fax: (801) 536-0085
mcarlile@utah.gov
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Fueling Infrastructure Grants and Loans
The Utah Clean Fuels and Vehicle Technology Grant and Loan Program (Program), funded through the Clean Fuels and Vehicle Technology Fund, provides grants and loans to assist businesses and government entities in covering: 1) the cost of converting vehicles to operate on clean fuels; 2) the incremental cost of purchasing original equipment manufactured clean fuel vehicles; and 3) the cost of retrofitting diesel vehicles with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency verified closed crankcase filtration devices, diesel oxidation catalysts, and/or diesel particulate filters. These grants and loans may serve as matching funds for federal and non-federal grants. The Program also provides loans for the purchase of fueling equipment for public/private sector business and government vehicles. The Program also provides loans for the purchase of fueling equipment for public/private sector business and government vehicles. The Program does not support E85 or biodiesel projects. For the purpose of the Program, clean fuels include propane, compressed natural gas, and electricity. (Reference Utah Code 19-1-401 through 19-1-405)
Point of Contact
Mat Carlile
Energy Program Coordinator
Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality
Phone: (801) 536-4136
Fax: (801) 536-0085
mcarlile@utah.gov
Laws and Regulations
Provision for Establishment of Alternative Fuel Use Mandate
The Utah Air Quality Board may require fleets that own 10 or more vehicles that are capable of being fueled at a central location to use clean fuels, if such a mandate is necessary to meet national air quality standards. Clean fuels are defined as propane, compressed natural gas, and electricity. Additional restrictions apply. (Reference Utah Code 19-2-105.3)
