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Illinois Expired Incentives and Laws

Expired State Incentives

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rebate

Expired: 10/01/2008
Through the Green Rewards Program, the Illinois State Treasury offers a $1,000 rebate for the purchase of a new hybrid or other fuel efficient vehicle. Participating banks and credit unions agree to accept a discounted deposit rate from the state for one year in exchange for providing the $1,000 rebates to Illinois residents. The original vehicle purchase date must be on or after July 15, 2007, and rebates are available for one year. Rebates are available for new compressed natural gas, hybrid electric, electric, and fuel cell vehicles with less than 7,500 miles. Buyers must receive financing from a participating financial institution.

Green Vehicle Fee Reduction - Wilmette

Expired: 11/27/2007
Vehicle license fees paid to the Village of Wilmette are reduced for vehicles that have superior environmental performance for reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The discounts are as follows:

  • $25 for vehicles manufactured after model year (MY) 2006 and designated SmartWay by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or MY2000 through MY2005 vehicles that received scores of at least 6 on both the EPA Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas scores and a combined score of at least 13.
  • $50 for vehicles manufactured after MY2006 and designated SmartWay Elite by the EPA, or MY2000 through MY2005 vehicles that received scores of at least 9 on both the EPA Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas scores.

(Reference Ordinance 2006-O-77 (PDF 20 KB) and Wilmette Village Code)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Hydrogen Economy Prospecting

Expired: 11/01/2005
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Coalition, along with 70 leaders from industry, academia, and the public sector, met in April 2003 with the vision of creating an Illinois industry around future developments in the field of hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Based on the recommendations of the group, the Illinois Coalition and DCEO formed a public-private partnership, Illinois 2 H2. These activities led to the publication of a report in March 2004, "The Hydrogen Highway: Illinois' Path to a Sustainable Economy and Environment" which includes numerous recommendations including the establishment of a 'Hydrogen Highway,' a corridor of hydrogen energy demonstration projects situated around I-90, with the purpose of stimulating the Illinois economy and protecting the environment.

Alternative Fuel Use Study

Expired: 11/01/2007
The Director of the Department of Central Management Services was instructed to prepare a thorough and comprehensive motor vehicle fleet management study, including, among other items, a proposal or recommendation for the implementation of means to research and promote the cost effective use of alternative fuels in state owned motor vehicles, particularly those fuels utilizing Illinois agricultural products. (Reference Executive Order Number 2, 2003)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no expired utility or private incentives for Illinois.