The list below contains summaries of all Virginia incentives and laws related to Idle Reduction.
The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) offers loans from a revolving loan fund for qualifying alternative fuel and advanced vehicle projects and programs. Eligible entities include state and local governments and authorities, investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and public bodies that received DMME grants for energy projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Activities eligible for loans may include the purchase of alternative fuel or advanced technology vehicles, alternative fueling equipment, or vehicle energy conservation equipment.
Any motor vehicle equipped with an auxiliary power unit or other idle reduction technology may exceed the gross, single axle, tandem axle, or bridge formula weight limits by up to 400 pounds to compensate for the added weight of the idle reduction technology. (Reference Virginia Code 46.2-1129.1)
Motor vehicles licensed for commercial or public service may not idle for more than three minutes in commercial or residential urban areas, unless the engine is providing auxiliary power for purposes other than heating or air conditioning. Tour buses and diesel vehicles are not permitted to idle for more than 10 minutes. (Reference Virginia Administrative Code 9-5-40-5670(C))