Wisconsin Incentives and Laws for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
The list below contains summaries of all Wisconsin incentives and laws related to Hydrogen Fuel Cells.
State Incentives
Vehicle Battery and Engine Research Tax Credits
A corporation involved in qualified research is eligible for a tax credit equal to 10% of the qualified research expenses the corporation incurred in Wisconsin during the taxable year. Qualified research includes, but is not limited to, automotive batteries for use in hybrid electric vehicles that reduce the demand for natural gas or electricity or improve the efficiency of its use, and research related to designing internal combustion engines (including substitute products such as fuel cell, electric, and hybrid drives) for vehicles, including expenses related to designing vehicles that are powered by such engines and improving production processes for such engines and vehicles.
Corporations may also claim tax credits equal to 5% of the amount paid or incurred during the taxable year to construct and equip new facilities or expand existing facilities used in Wisconsin for qualified research.
(Reference Wisconsin Statutes 71.28(4)(ab 2), 71.28(ad 2 and 3), and 71.28(5)(ad))
Alternative Fuel Tax Refund for Taxis
A person using alternative fuel to operate a taxi used to transport passengers may be reimbursed for the paid amount of the Wisconsin state fuel tax. Refund claims must be filed within one year of the date the fuel is purchased and must be for a minimum 100 gallons of alternative fuel. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 78.75(1m)(a)1)
Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption
No county, city, village, town, or other political subdivision is allowed to levy or collect any excise, license, privilege, or occupational tax on motor vehicle fuel or alternative fuels, or on the purchase, sale, handling, or consumption of motor vehicle fuel or alternative fuels. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 78.82)
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition and Alternative Fuel Use Requirements
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourages state employees operating state-owned or leased motor vehicles to use hybrid electric vehicles or vehicles that operate on gasohol (a motor fuel containing at least 10% alcohol) or alternative fuels whenever feasible and cost effective. The DOA must place a list of gasohol and alternative fuel station locations in each state-owned or state-leased motor vehicle for driver reference. The DOA also encourages Wisconsin residents and state employees who use personal motor vehicles on state business to use gasohol and alternative fuels. (Reference Assembly Bill 40, 2011; Wisconsin Statutes 16.045; and Executive Order 141, 2006)
Petroleum Reduction Requirements
The Wisconsin Department of Administration's fleet management policy requires all state agencies to collectively reduce gasoline use in state-owned vehicles by at least 50% by 2015 as compared to the total amount used in 2006. In addition, state agencies must reduce petroleum-based diesel fuel use by 25% by 2015. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 16.045, and Executive Order 141, 2006)
Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Development
The Wisconsin Department of Administration must pursue, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the establishment and maintenance of sufficient alternative fueling infrastructure at public retail outlets to meet the public's traveling needs. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 16.956(3)(f))
Alternative Fuel License
Any person acting as an alternative fuels dealer must hold a valid alternative fuels license and certificate from the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Except for alternative fuels that an alternative fuels dealer delivers into a fuel supply tank of any motor vehicle in the state, no person may use alternative fuels in the state unless the person holds a valid alternative fuels license or an authorized supplier has delivered the alternative fuel. For more information, see the State of Wisconsin License, Permit and Registration Services. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 78.47)
