Alabama Fleet Purchaser/Manager
Biofuels for Schools Grants
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs - Energy, Weatherization and Technology (ADECA-EWT) Division developed the Alabama Biofuels for Schools Grant Program (PDF 55 KB) to increase the availability and use of biodiesel blends in school buses in the state. Download Adobe Reader. Grants are available to cover up to $2,500 of the cost of cleaning existing fuel tanks in preparation for storing B20. Successful applicants will be required to provide B20 for a minimum of three years. Grantees will also be required to provide information to ADECA-EWT on the number of gallons of B20 dispensed and used to fuel school buses during this time period.
Point of Contact
Kathy Hornsby
Program Manager
Alabama State Energy Office, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Phone (334) 242-5284
Fax (334) 242-0552
kathy.hornsby@adeca.alabama.gov
Fuel-Efficient Green Fleets Policy
The Alabama Green Fleets Policy (Policy) will be developed to outline a procedure for procuring state vehicles based on criteria that include fuel economy and life cycle costing. State fleet managers will be required to classify their vehicle inventory for compliance with the Policy and submit annual plans for procuring fuel-efficient vehicles. These plans must reflect a 4% annual increase in average fleet fuel economy for light-duty vehicles, a 3% annual increase in average fleet fuel economy for medium-duty vehicles, and a 2% annual increase in average fleet fuel economy for heavy-duty vehicles per fiscal year. The Policy will also require that government entities manage and operate their fleets in a manner that is energy efficient, minimizes emissions, and reduces petroleum dependency by utilizing specified proven technology identified by the Green Fleet Review Committee. (Reference House Bill 185, 2009)
Biodiesel Use in School Buses and Government Vehicles
The Alabama Legislature encourages the use of biodiesel blends in the state. Public school systems are urged to use B20 in all diesel-powered school buses and state entities are encouraged to use biodiesel blends of at least B5 in diesel-powered motor vehicles. (Reference Senate Joint Resolution 14 and 15, 2009)
Interagency Alternative Fuels Working Group
The Alabama Legislature urges the Alabama Department of Finance to invite all state agencies, commissions, boards, counties, and municipalities to join an interagency Alternative Fuels Working Group to promote education, research and development, production, and consumption of alternative fuels. (Reference Senate Joint Resolution 16, 2009)
Alternative Fuel Tax
The state road tax for vehicles that operate on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas is paid through the purchase of an annual flat fee sticker and the amount is based on the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Each person owning and/or operating a vehicle that operates on LPG or natural gas must obtain an annual decal from the Alabama LPG Board. The decal must be affixed to the vehicle as directed by the LPG Board as proof that the flat fee has been paid. The issuance fee is $5 plus the decal fee. Owners of vehicles that are converted to operate on LPG or natural gas must apply for a decal within 10 days of conversion or a 20% penalty will be applied to the decal fee. Out-of-state alternative fuel vehicle operators that purchase LPG or natural gas within the state must pay the current Alabama motor fuel tax. The LPG or natural gas dealer or supplier must remit these funds to the LPG Board before the 20th of the month following the date of sale. (Reference Code of Alabama 40-17-160 through 40-17-165)
Point of Contact
Marilyn Franklin/Barnie Gilliland
License and Fees Secretary
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board
Phone (334) 242-5649
Fax (334) 240-3255
marilyn.franklin@lpgb.alabama.gov
