U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
Tennessee Incentives and Laws
Last Updated August 2009
The Tennessee legislature meets annually from early January to late April. The governor must sign or veto legislation within 10 days after transmittal (except Sundays) or it becomes law without signature.
Tennessee is the home of the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition (www.etcleanfuels.org) and Clean Cities of Middle Tennessee (www.tennesseecleanfuels.org). Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.
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State Incentives
- Biofuels Fueling Infrastructure Grants
- Alternative Fuel Innovations Grants
- Biodiesel Production Incentive
- Infrastructure Development Program
- High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption
State Laws and Regulations
- Supply of Petroleum Products for Blending with Biofuels
- Energy Task Force
- Biofuels Production Promotion
- Biodiesel and Ethanol Definitions and Retail Requirements
- Alternative Fuel and Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Acquisition and Use Requirements
- Provision for Establishing an Alternative Fuel Research and Development Program
- Biofuels Strategy and Outreach Campaign
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Liability Immunity
- Biofuels Specifications
- Liquefied Gas Tax
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tax and Permit
- Low- and Medium-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways