The list below contains summaries of all Washington incentives and laws related to Idle Reduction.
Tax incentives are available for the infrastructure and services that support the use of auxiliary power for vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of more than 14,000 pounds through on-board or stand-alone electrification systems. These incentives include a business and occupation tax deduction and a sales and tax exemption for machinery and equipment used to provide auxiliary power at truck stops. Sales and use tax exemptions are also available for any parts and labor necessary to enable heavy-duty diesel trucks to accept power for onboard electrification systems. These exemptions expire July 1, 2015. (Reference Revised Code of Washington 82.04.4338, 82.08.815, 82.08.825, 82.15.815, and 82.12.825)
A motor vehicle equipped with a fully functional idle reduction system designed to reduce fuel use and emissions from engine idling may exceed the state maximum weight limitations by up to 400 pounds to compensate for the added weight of the idle reduction technology. (Reference Washington Administrative Code 468-38-073)
The Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition, in partnership with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, offers the Evergreen Fleets program, a comprehensive greening plan and certification system for fleets. Evergreen Fleets provides fleet managers with tools to help "green" public and private fleets, reduce pollution, and save money. Evergreen Fleets provides a step-by-step guide to identify the most effective way for fleet managers to green their fleets, including buying greener vehicles, switching to cleaner fuels, or improving fleet efficiency.
Point of Contact
Stephanie Meyn
Clean Cities Coordinator
Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition
Phone: (206) 689-4055
Fax: (206) 343-7522
stephaniem@pscleanair.org
http://www.wwcleancities.org/