Illinois Fleet Purchaser/Manager
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Labeling Requirement
Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas or compressed natural gas must visibly display identifying decals, as established by the National Fire Protection Association. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/12-704.3)
Fleet User Fee Exemption
An annual user fee of $20 per vehicle is imposed on fleets with 10 or more vehicles in defined areas. Owners of state, county, or local government vehicles or electric vehicles are exempt from this fee. Fees are collected into the Alternate Fuels Fund. (Reference 415 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/35)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Incentives
The Illinois Green Fleets Program recognizes and provides additional marketing opportunities for progressive fleets in Illinois that have a significant number of AFVs and use clean, domestically produced fuels.
Point of Contact
Darwin Burkhart
Manager, Clean Air Programs
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition
Phone (217) 524-5008
Fax (217) 557-2559
darwin.burkhart@illinois.gov
http://www.illinoisgreenfleets.org
Clean School Bus Program
The Illinois Clean School Bus Program provides funding to assist schools and school districts to reduce emissions from diesel-powered school buses through emission control retrofits; bus replacements; implementation of cleaner fuels, including biodiesel, propane, and natural gas; and support for emissions reduction policies, including those related to idle reduction. Funding may be restricted to certain counties with further funding being secured through federal grants and other resources to implement the program on a statewide basis.
Point of Contact
Darwin Burkhart
Manager, Clean Air Programs
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition
Phone (217) 524-5008
Fax (217) 557-2559
darwin.burkhart@illinois.gov
http://www.illinoisgreenfleets.org
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Alternative Fuel Rebates
The Illinois Alternate Fuels Rebate Program (Program) provides a rebate for 80% of the incremental cost of purchasing an AFV (up to $4,000), 80% of the cost of federally certified AFV conversions (up to $4,000), and for the incremental cost of purchasing alternative fuels. Eligible fuels for the program include E85, diesel fuel blends containing at least 20% biodiesel (B20), natural gas, propane, electricity, and hydrogen. A vehicle is only eligible to receive one rebate in its lifetime. The AFV or conversion system must be purchased from an Illinois-based company or vendor, except if the vehicle is a heavy-duty specialty vehicle that is not sold in Illinois. Only hybrid electric vehicles fueled with alternative fuels are eligible. To be eligible for a fuel rebate, the majority of fuel purchases must be made from Illinois retail stations or fuel suppliers. The E85 fuel rebate is up to $450 per year (depending on vehicle miles traveled) for up to three years for each flexible fuel vehicle that uses E85 at least half the time. The biodiesel fuel rebate (for B20 and higher blends) is for 80% of the incremental cost of the biodiesel fuel, as compared to conventional diesel. The Program is open to all Illinois residents, businesses, government units (except federal government), and organizations located in Illinois. (Reference 415 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/30)
Point of Contact
Darwin Burkhart
Manager, Clean Air Programs
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition
Phone (217) 524-5008
Fax (217) 557-2559
darwin.burkhart@illinois.gov
http://www.illinoisgreenfleets.org
Biodiesel Blend Use Requirement
The following entities are required to use a biodiesel blend that contains at least 2% biodiesel (B2) when refueling at a bulk central fueling facility: any diesel powered vehicle owned or operated by the state, county or local government, school district, community college, public college or university, or mass transit agency. These entities are required to use B2 where available, unless the vehicle engine is designed or retrofitted to operate on a higher percentage of biodiesel or on ultra low sulfur diesel fuel. Biodiesel is defined as a renewable fuel conforming to ASTM standard D6751 and registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/12-705.1 and 415 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/10)
Neighborhood Vehicle Access to Roadways
Neighborhood vehicles may only be operated on streets if authorized by the local government and where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour (mph) or less. Neighborhood vehicles are allowed to cross a road or street at an intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph. Neighborhood vehicles are defined as self-propelled, electronically powered, four-wheeled motor vehicles (or a self-propelled, gasoline-powered four-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine displacement under 1,200 cubic centimeters) which are capable of attaining in one mile a speed of more than 20 mph, but not more than 25 mph, and which conform to federal regulations under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 571.500. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-1426.1)
State Agency Vehicle Acquisition Priorities and Biofuels Use
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is directed to take all actions necessary to enable the procurement of 2% biodiesel fuel blends (B2) for the state's diesel vehicle fleet and also investigate ways to increase availability of E85 for the state's flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fleet. The CMS is directed to advise the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in developing a plan to facilitate the use of E85 and B2 in the state fleet and expand the E85 and biodiesel fueling infrastructure. Additionally, the directors of all executive agencies using the state's fleet of FFVs are directed to implement policies and procedures requiring state employees to use E85 and B2 in state vehicles whenever practical. Furthermore, state agencies are permitted to establish priorities for the acquisition of FFVs, especially hybrid electric vehicles that are capable of using E85, as well as diesel vehicles capable of using biodiesel. (Reference Executive Order 7, 2004 (PDF 113 KB)) Download Adobe Reader
Biofuels Preference for State Vehicle Procurement
In awarding contracts that require procurement of vehicles, state agencies are permitted to give preference to an otherwise qualified bidder who will fulfill the contract through the use of vehicles powered by ethanol produced from Illinois corn or biodiesel fuels produced from Illinois soybeans. (Reference 30 Illinois Compiled Statutes 500/45-60)
Idle Reduction Requirement
A person that operates a diesel powered motor vehicle in certain counties may not cause or allow the motor vehicle, when it is not in motion, to idle for more than a total of 10 minutes within any 60-minute period. Specified areas include the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Will, Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe, and the townships of Oswego (Kendall County) and Aux Sable and Goose Lake (Grundy County). Exceptions apply, including those pertaining to vehicle weight, traffic, auxiliary power use, and emergency vehicles. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-1429)
State Vehicle Fuel Economy Requirements
State contracts for the purchase or lease of new passenger automobiles must specify the procurement of a vehicle model that can achieve at least the minimum average fuel economy in miles per gallon according to federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements, and the most current mileage study published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This requirement does not apply to station wagons, vans, four-wheel drive vehicles, and emergency vehicles. Additionally, the state purchasing officer may make exemptions when there is a demonstrated need for a vehicle that does not meet the minimum average fuel economy standards. (Reference 30 Illinois Compiled Statutes 500/45-40)
Advanced Vehicle Acquisition and Biodiesel Fuel Use Requirement
All gasoline-powered vehicles purchased from state funds after July 1, 2007, must be flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) or fuel efficient hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). FFVs are defined as automobiles or light trucks that operate on either gasoline or E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline). Fuel efficient HEVs are defined as automobiles or light trucks that use a gasoline or diesel engine and an electric motor to provide power and gain at least a 20% increase in combined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency city-highway fuel economy over the equivalent or most-similar conventionally-powered model. Furthermore, any vehicle purchased from state funds that is fueled by diesel fuel must be certified by the manufacturer to run on 5% biodiesel (B5) fuel. The Chief Procurement Officer is permitted to determine that certain vehicle procurements are exempt from these requirements based on intended use or other reasonable considerations such as health and safety of Illinois citizens. (Reference 30 Illinois Compiled Statutes 500/25-75)
Alternative Fuel Taxicab Regulation - Chicago
Chicago taxi companies with 50 or more vehicles in their fleet as of April 1, 2006, must operate at least one alternative fuel taxi. No more than 2% of the taxi fleet's licensed taxicabs may be subject to this requirement. (Reference Municipal Code of Chicago 9-112-060 and City of Chicago Rules and Regulations for Taxicab Medallion License Holders Rule 5.01 (PDF 387 KB)) Download Adobe Reader
Clean Diesel Retrofit and Idle Reduction Grants
The Illinois Clean Diesel Grant Program (Program) provides funding for the installation of diesel oxidation catalysts, closed crankcase ventilation systems, particulate matter filters, and anti-idling equipment, including direct-fired heaters and auxiliary power units. In addition, funding may be available for diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. The Program is part of the Illinois Green Fleets Initiative and targets school buses, shuttle buses, diesel vehicles operating in residential areas, and over-the-road trucks located and spending significant driving time in Illinois.
Point of Contact
Darwin Burkhart
Manager, Clean Air Programs
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition
Phone (217) 524-5008
Fax (217) 557-2559
darwin.burkhart@illinois.gov
http://www.illinoisgreenfleets.org
