Biodiesel Laws and Incentives in New York
The list below contains summaries of all New York laws and incentives related to biodiesel.
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Quality Standards
The Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets may adopt rules and regulations and set standards related to alternative fuel quality, specifications, and sampling and testing methods. Alternative fuels include ethanol, methanol, butanol, and other non-petroleum liquid or gaseous fuels derived from biological materials for use in motor vehicles.
(Reference New York Consolidated Laws Agriculture and Markets Section 3-179)
Fuel Exclusivity Contract Regulation
Motor fuel franchise dealers may obtain alternative fuels from a supplier other than a franchise distributor. Any franchise provision that prohibits or discourages a dealer from purchasing or selling E85, biodiesel blends of at least 2% (B2), hydrogen, or compressed natural gas from a firm or individual other than the distributor is null and void as it pertains to that particular alternative fuel if the distributor does not supply or offer to supply the dealer with the alternative fuel. Distributors who violate the law by entering into exclusivity contracts will be subject to a $1,000 fine. If the distributor does offer alternative fuels, they may require the station to use their brands.
(Reference New York Consolidated Laws General Business Section 199-j)
State Incentives
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Research and Development Funding
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Transportation Program provides funding for projects that enhance mobility, improve efficiency, reduce congestion, and diversify transportation methods and fuels through research and development of advanced technologies. NYSERDA offers annual solicitations that support new product development and demonstration as well as research on new transportation policies and strategies. NYSERDA also supports projects that demonstrate the benefits of commercially available products that are underutilized in New York State. Once developed, NYSERDA provides incentives to accelerate the market introduction of emerging technologies through its ChargeNY program. For more information and funding opportunities, see the NYSERDA Clean Transportation Program website.
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