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Alaska Incentives and Laws

Last Updated May 2008

State Incentives

There are currently no known State incentives offered in Alaska

State Laws and Regulations

Global Warming Mitigation Initiative

The Alaska Climate Change Sub-Cabinet is established to advise the Governor on climate change strategy, including opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of alternative fuels, energy conservation, fuel efficiency, and transportation planning. (Reference Administrative Order 238, 2007)

Ethanol Fuel Blend Tax Rate Reduction

In certain geographic areas and during months in which fuel containing ethanol is required to be sold, transferred, or used in an effort reduce emissions carbon monoxide and attain air quality standards as required by federal or state law, the tax rate on fuel containing at least 10% ethanol by volume is reduced by $0.06 per gallon as compared to the tax rate on other motor fuels. (Reference Alaska Statutes 43.40.010)

Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

Low-speed vehicles are not permitted on highways with maximum speed limits greater than 35 miles per hour (mph) but are permitted to cross a highway that has a maximum speed limit greater than 35 mph if the crossing is made at the intersection with a highway that is authorized for low-speed vehicle use. Operators of low-speed vehicles are subject to all traffic laws and other laws applicable to operators of passenger vehicles, including a biennial registration fee. A low-speed vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle that has four wheels, is capable of propelling itself and achieving speeds greater than 20 mph but not more than 25 mph, and that meets state and federal weight, equipment, and safety requirements. (Reference Alaska Statutes 28.10.041, 28.35.261, and 28.90.990)

Alternative Fuel Use

The state Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to consider using alternative fuels for automotive purposes whenever practicable. The DOT may participate in joint ventures with public or private partners that will foster the availability of alternative fuels for all consumers of automotive fuel. (Reference Alaska Statutes 44.42.020)

Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known utility or private incentives offered in Alaska

Alaska Points of Contact:

NAME	AGENCY	TITLE	PHONE	FAX	EMAIL
Doug Seiter	U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office	Project Manager	(303) 275-4810	(303) 275-4830	doug.seiter@go.doe.gov
Scott Sloane	State of Alaska Environmental Conservation - Air Nonpoint and Mobile Sources	Environmental Program Specialist	(907) 465-5176	(907) 465-5129	scott.sloane@alaska.gov
Cary Bolling	Alaska State Energy Office, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation	Energy Specialist	(907) 338-8164	(907) 338-1747	cbolling@ahfc.state.ak.us
Steve Morris	Municipality of Anchorage	Environmental Quality Program Manager	(907) 343-6976	(907) 343-4786	morrisss@muni.org
John Huzey	Municipality of Anchorage	Fleet and Facilities Manager	(907) 343-8312	(907) 343-8494	huzeyjm@muni.org
Craig Lyon	Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS)	Transportation Planning Manager/AMATS Coordinator	(907) 343-7991	(907) 343-7998	lyonch@muni.org
Bonnie Richard	U.S. General Services Administration, Alaska Fleet Management Center	Alaska Fleet Manager	(907) 271-3940	(907) 271-3971	bonnie.richard@gsa.gov

Alabama Incentives and Laws

Last Updated July 2008

State Incentives

Biofuels Research and Development

The Alabama Research Alliance (ARA), administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, facilitates scientific research and development, including agricultural research and development activities related to biofuels. Income received by the ARA may be used to support research and development activities. (Reference Executive Order 37, 2007)

Alternative Fuels Promotion and Information

The Center for Alternative Fuels (Center) is established within the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to promote alternative fuels as a viable energy source in the state. The Center will assess the current status and development of sources of alternative fuels, ensure that all alternative fuels sold in the state meet ASTM standards, and act as an information center for alternative fuels and a clearinghouse for available federal grant funding for alternative fuel development. The Center will also administer a grant program funded by an income tax check-off program through the Alabama Alternative Fuels and Research Development Fund. (Reference Code of Alabama 2-2-90 and 2-2-91)

State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Tax

The state road tax for vehicles that operate on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas is paid through 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

Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known utility or private incentives offered in Alabama

Alabama Points of Contact:

NAME	AGENCY	TITLE	PHONE	FAX	EMAIL
Mark Bentley	Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (Not Yet Designated)	Executive Director	(205) 402-2755	(205) 402-9907	mark@alabamacleanfuels.org
Keith Fordham	South Alabama Regional Planning Commission/Clean Cities of Lower Alabama (Not Yet Designated	Clean Cities Coordinator	(251) 232-0152 or (251) 343-6512		keithvf@comcast.net
Steven Richardson	U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory	Project Manager	(304) 285-4185	(304) 285-4638	steven.richardson@netl.doe.gov
Kathy Hornsby	Alabama State Energy Office, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs	Program Manager	(334) 242-5284	(334) 242-0552	kathy.hornsby@adeca.alabama.gov
Wes Phillips	Mobile Gas Service	Director of Corporate Communications	(251) 450-4799	(251) 471-2588	wphillip@energysouth.com
Marilyn Franklin/Barnie Gilliland	Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board	License and Fees Secretary	(334) 242-5649	(334) 240-3255	marilyn.franklin@lpgb.alabama.gov
Dale Aspy	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	Environmental Engineer, Region 4	(404) 562-9041	(404) 562-9019	aspy.dale@epa.gov
Wes Allen	U.S. General Services Administration	Transportation Specialist, Southeast Region	(404) 608-2217	(404) 608-2222	wes.allen@gsa.gov

Arkansas Incentives and Laws

Last Updated March 2007

Arkansas is the home of the Central Arkansas Clean Cities Coalition. Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.

State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Grants

The Arkansas Alternative Fuels Development Fund includes three types of grant incentives available beginning January 1, 2007. The grants include capital and operation incentives for alternative fuel producers and feedstock processors, production incentives for feedstock producers, and distribution incentives for alternative fuels distributors. Alternative fuel producers can receive up to $0.20 per gallon of alternative fuels produced, not exceeding $2 million. Feedstock processors can receive up to $2 million for the construction, modification, alteration, or retrofitting of feedstock processing facilities that are located and operated in Arkansas. Alternative fuel distributors can receive $50,000 to assist with the distribution and storage of alternative fuels or alternative fuels mixture at distribution facilities that are located and operated in Arkansas. Funding is available through July 1, 2009. (Reference House Bill 1379 and 1845, 2007)

Idle Reduction Technology Loans

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality has a small business loan program that provides low-interest loans to Arkansas small businesses to institute pollution control measures as required by state and federal law or to institute pollution prevention measures that reduce the amount of pollution produced by businesses. Idle reduction technologies for heavy-duty trucking applications are eligible for this loan. An eligible business must employ no more than 100 individuals and demonstrate proof of profitability and the ability to repay the loan.

Point of Contact

Darren Morrissey
Loan Program
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
Phone (501) 682-0923 or (888) 233-0326
Fax (501) 682-0880
morrissey@adeq.state.ar.us
http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/poa/envloans.htm

Electric Vehicle (EV) Equipment and Fuel Cell Income Tax Credit

An income tax credit is available to Arkansas taxpayers to offset the costs of an Arkansas-based facility that designs, develops, or produces advanced technologies including EV equipment and fuel cells. The credit is equal to 50% of the amount spent during the taxable year to purchase or construct the facility, including land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, renovation, building improvements, machinery, and other manufacturing equipment. This credit does not apply to any portion of facility costs that were provided by federal, state, or local grants. (Reference Arkansas Code 15-4-2104 and 15-4-2105)

State Laws and Regulations

Biofuels Use Requirement

The Arkansas Alternative Fuels Development Act establishes an annual goal of 50 million gallons of alternative fuels produced at production facilities in the state by October 6, 2008. Furthermore, by January 1, 2009, all diesel-powered motor vehicles, light trucks, and equipment owned or leased by a state agency must be operated using diesel fuel that contains a minimum of 2% biofuels by volume. Waivers to the 2% biofuels standards for state agency vehicles may be granted if the fuel is not available in certain geographic area or if the fuel is at least $0.15 cents more expensive per gallon then the petroleum equivalent. The Arkansas Bureau of Standards will work to ensure fuel quality standards. (Reference Senate Bill 237, 2007)

Alternative Fuels Tax

Excise taxes on alternative fuels are imposed on a gasoline gallon equivalent basis. The tax rate for each type of alternative fuel is based on the number of motor vehicles licensed in the state that use each fuel type. (Reference Arkansas Code 26-62-201)

Natural Gas Metering

No user, including an alternative fuel supplier of natural gas fuels, who utilizes natural gas for residential or other tax-free purposes, is permitted to use natural gas fuels in motor vehicles unless the natural gas fuels are removed through a separate meter installed by the alternative fuels supplier for such purposes. (Reference Arkansas Code 26-62-203)

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) User Permit

Any user of LNG or LPG as an alternative fuel in vehicles must apply for and obtain a liquefied gas special fuel user's permit for each vehicle owned and operating on LNG or LPG. Applications must be submitted to the Director of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. (Reference Arkansas Code 26-56-304)

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Tax

LPG as a motor fuel is taxed on a per vehicle basis through a yearly flat-fee special fuel user's permit. The amount of the fee is based on the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. (Reference Arkansas Code 26-56-301 and 26-56-304)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Conversion

Any individual or company who converts an AFV to operate on an alternative fuel must report the conversion to the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration within 10 days of the conversion. An owner or operator who fails to report such a conversion may be subject to a penalty. (Reference Arkansas Code 26-62-214)

Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known utility or private incentives offered in Arkansas

Arkansas Points of Contact:

NAME	AGENCY	TITLE	PHONE	FAX	EMAIL
John R. Hoffpauer	Central Arkansas Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(501) 372-3300	(501) 372-8060	john.hoffpauer@metroplan.org
Randy Thurman	Arkansas Environmental Federation/Central Arkansas Clean Cities Coalition	Executive Director/Clean Cities Coordinator	(501) 374-0263	(501) 374-8752	rthurman@environmentark.org
Neil Kirschner	U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory	Project Manager	(412) 386-5793		neil.kirschner@netl.doe.gov
Chris Benson	Arkansas Energy Office	Director	(800) 558-2633 or (501) 682-0865	(501) 682-2703	cbenson@1800arkansas.com
Mike Porta	Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality	Assistant Division Chief	(501) 682-0730	(501) 682-0753	porta@adeq.state.ar.us
Darren Morrissey	Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality	Loan Program	(501) 682-0923 or (888) 233-0326	(501) 682-0880	morrissey@adeq.state.ar.us
Sandra Rennie	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	Mobile Source Team Leader, Region 6	(214) 665-7367	(214) 665-7263	rennie.sandra@epa.gov
Gordon Lancaster	U.S. General Services Administration	Transportation Operations Specialist	(303) 236-7599	(303) 236-7590	gordon.lancaster@gsa.gov

Arizona Incentives and Laws

Last Updated June 2008

Arizona is the home of the Valley of the Sun (www.cleanairaz.org) and the Tucson Clean Cities Coalitions (www.pagnet.org/cleancities). Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.

State Incentives

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption

Dedicated alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) displaying the required AFV license plate are allowed to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of passengers, through the Energy Efficient Pilot Program. An $8 special plate administration fee applies, and a limited number of Honda Insights, Honda Civic HEVs, and Toyota Prius HEVs are eligible for HOV lane access. Qualified HEVs must display the required energy efficient license plate affixed with an HEV decal. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-2416 and 28-737B, and Executive Order No. 2007-03, 2007)

Point of Contact

Motor Vehicle Division
Arizona Department of Transportation
Phone (602) 255-0072, (520) 629-9808, or (800) 251-5866
mvdinfo@azdot.gov

Electric Vehicle (EV) Equipment Tax Credit

A tax credit of up to $75 is available to individuals for the installation of EV recharging outlets in a house constructed by a taxpayer. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 43-1090 and 43-1176)

State Laws and Regulations

Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has adopted the LEV standards as set forth in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, including the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales requirement and greenhouse gas emissions requirement. These regulations will apply to passenger cars and light-duty trucks beginning with Model Year 2012. (Reference Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Article 18)

Biofuels Grants and Specifications

The Arizona Biofuels Conversion Program was established in the Department of Weights and Measures to encourage the use of biofuels in the state through the distribution of grants to promote development of fueling infrastructure. Grants will not exceed $30,000 or 40% of conversion costs, whichever is less. Biodiesel is defined as a fuel that is produced from nonpetroleum renewable resources as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and meets EPA registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives established in Section 211 of the Clean Air Act. E85 is defined as a fuel ethanol gasoline blend that meets ASTM specification D5798. The Arizona Department of Weights and Measures must adopt rules to establish and enforce federal standards and ASTM test methods for biofuels and biofuel blends, and blenders of biodiesel must follow the established reporting requirements. (Reference House Bill 2621, 2008, and Arizona Revised Statutes 41-1515.01, 41-2051 and 41-2083)

Clean Fuel Diesel for Heavy-Duty Equipment

Any state agency that contracts for the use of on- or off-road heavy-duty diesel equipment in Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal Counties must construct its Requests for Proposals in a manner that gives incentives to bidders that use: equipment retrofitted with diesel retrofit kits; newer clean diesel technologies and fuels; or biodiesel or other cleaner petroleum diesel alternatives. (Reference Executive Order No. 2007-03, 2007)

Joint Use of Government Fueling Infrastructure

To the extent practicable, a state agency or political subdivision that operates an alternative fueling station must permit the fueling of vehicles owned or operated by other state agencies or political subdivisions at the station. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 1-215 and 49-572)

Alternative Fuel Use and Acquisition Requirements

Local governments in defined areas of Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai, and Pima counties with a population of more than 1,200,000 people are required to develop and implement a vehicle fleet plan for the purpose of encouraging and increasing the use of alternative and clean burning fuels in vehicles owned by a city or town. At least 75% of the local government fleet must operate on alternative and clean burning fuels. The fleet plans must include the use of alternative and clean burning fuels in the bus fleet or regional public transportation authorities operated by covered locales, and all newly purchased buses must use alternative or clean burning fuel. School districts in defined areas of these counties, with an average student population of more than 3,000 students are required to ensure that 50% of the portion of the fleet with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 17,500 pounds operate on alternative or clean burning fuels, ultra low sulfur diesel, or meet specified emissions standards. Applications for waivers are available.

At least 75% of new light-duty vehicles purchased by the state fleet must be capable of operating on alternative or clean burning fuels. For state and federal vehicles that operate primarily in counties with a population of more than 1.2 million people, at least 90% of the total state and federal fleets must operate on alternative or clean burning fuels. Pertaining to the use of an alcohol-fueled vehicle, state agencies must demonstrate that the fuel for the vehicle is available within a 10-mile radius of the primary home base of that vehicle.

Vehicle acquisition credits may be earned as follows: 1) every 450 gallons of neat biodiesel (B100) or 2,250 gallons of a diesel fuel substitute is equivalent to one vehicle acquisition; 2) every 530 gallons of E85 is equivalent to one vehicle acquisition.

(Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 1-215, 9-500.04, 15-349, 41-803, 49-412, 49-541, 49-474.01, 49-571, and 49-573)

Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Exemption

The Arizona use tax does not apply to the following: natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas used to propel a motor vehicle; AFVs, if the AFV was manufactured as a diesel fuel vehicle and converted to operate on an alternative fuel; and equipment that is installed in a conventional diesel fuel motor vehicle to convert the vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 42-5159)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Emissions Test Requirement

All AFVs, except electric, solar, and hydrogen powered vehicles, registered in, or used to commute into, the metro Phoenix or metro Tucson areas are required to have emissions testing before the vehicle can be registered. An alternate fee may be paid for Model Year 2005 and newer original equipment manufactured AFVs instead of having the emissions test performed. New AFVs being registered for the first time are not required to be tested, but emissions testing will be required before an updated registration is granted in subsequent years. For more information, visit the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Web site. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 49-542)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Special License Plate

AFVs must display an AFV license plate. State or agency directors who conduct activities of a confidential nature and have a vehicle powered by an alternative fuel are exempt from the requirement of displaying an AFV special license plate. The Arizona Department of Transportation has the authority to issue regular plates to AFVs that are used by law enforcement and the federal government. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-2511 and 38-538.03B)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) License Tax

The initial annual vehicle license tax on an AFV is lower than the license tax on conventional vehicles. The vehicle license tax on an AFV is $4 for every $100 in assessed value. The assessed value of the AFV is determined as follows: during the first year after initial registration, the value of the AFV is 1% of the manufacturer's base retail price (as compared to 60% for conventional vehicles); during each succeeding year, the value of the AFV is reduced by 15%. The minimum amount of the license tax is $5 per year for each motor vehicle subject to the tax. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-5805 and 28-5801)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Parking

An individual driving a vehicle powered by an alternative fuel may park without penalty in parking areas that are designated for carpool operators. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-877)

Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking

An individual is not allowed to stop, stand, or park a motor vehicle within any parking space specially designated for parking and recharging EVs unless the motor vehicle is an EV and has been issued an alternative fuel vehicle special plate or sticker. A person who is found responsible for a violation of this is subject to a civil penalty of at least $350. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-876)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Dealers Information Dissemination Requirement

New motor vehicle dealers are required to make information on AFVs and Arizona-based incentives for purchasing or leasing AFVs available to the public. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-4414)

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Device Fee

The Arizona Department of Weights and Measures collects license fees for LPG motor fuel measuring and fueling devices used for commercial purposes. A penalty equal to 20% of the fee may be imposed for late license fee payments. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2092)

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Access to Roadways

NEVs may not operate at speeds greater than 25 miles per hour (mph) but are allowed access to roadways with speed limits of up to 35 mph. NEVs must display a notice of the operational restrictions (either painted or otherwise permanently attached) on the vehicle in a location that is in clear view of the driver. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-966 and 28-2157)

School Bus Idle Reduction Pilot Program

As part of the Children's Environmental Health Project, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) runs the School Bus Idling Pilot Program to reduce bus idling near schools. ADEQ has worked with school districts to develop a draft bus idling policy. Key elements in the draft policy include: having drivers turn off buses upon reaching a school or other location and not turn on the engine until the vehicle is ready to depart; parking buses at least 100 feet from a school air intake system; and posting appropriate signage advising drivers to limit idling near the school.

Idle Reduction Requirement - Maricopa County

Heavy-duty diesel vehicles operated in Maricopa County with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds must limit idling time to no more than five minutes. Exemptions apply for emergency vehicles, certain traffic or weather conditions, driver accommodations, and idling necessary for refrigeration equipment. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 11-876 and Maricopa County Vehicle Idling Restriction Ordinance)

Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known utility or private incentives offered in Arizona

Arizona Points of Contact:

NAME	AGENCY	TITLE	PHONE	FAX	EMAIL
Bill Sheaffer	Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, Inc.	Executive Director	(480) 314-0360	(480) 314-2457	bill@cleanairaz.org
Corey Woods	Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(602) 258-7505 x17	(602) 258-7507	corey@cleanairaz.org
Colleen Crowninshield	Tucson Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Manager	(520) 792-1093 x426	(520) 620-6981	ccrowninshield@pagnet.org
Neil Kirschner	U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory	Project Manager	(412) 386-5793	(412) 386-4561	neil.kirschner@netl.doe.gov
Motor Vehicle Division	Arizona Department of Transportation		(602) 255-0072, (520) 629-9808, or (800) 251-5866		mvdinfo@azdot.gov
Collette Craig	U.S. General Services Administration	AFV Contact, Region 9	(928) 524-3975	(928) 524-2324	collette.craig@gsa.gov

California Incentives and Laws

Last Updated November 2008

California is the home of the Antelope Valley, Central Coast (www.c-5.org), East Bay, Long Beach, Los Angeles (www.lacity.org/EAD/EADWeb-AQD/AlternativeFuelMobile.htm, Coachella Valley, Greater Sacramento, San Diego Regional (www.sdcleanfuels.org), San Francisco, San Joaquin Valley (www.valleycleancities.org), Silicon Valley (www.svcleancities.org), Southern California (www.the-partnership.org/cleancities), and Western Riverside County (www.wr4cleanair.org) Clean Cities Coalitions. Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.

State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program

The Fueling Alternatives vehicle rebate program is funded by the California Air Resources Board and provides grants of up to $5,000 to consumers who purchase or lease eligible zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and AFVs between May 24, 2007, and March 31, 2009. For the purposes of this program, ZEVs include full function battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, low-speed or neighborhood electric vehicles, and zero emission motorcycles.

Point of Contact

Mary Venables
Fueling Alternatives Program Manager
California Center for Sustainable Energy
Phone 866-984-2532
Fax (858) 244-1178
fuelingalts@energycenter.org
http://www.fuelingalts.energycenter.org

Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Research and Development Incentives

The Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (Program), administered by the California Energy Commission, aims to increase the use of alternative and renewable fuels and innovative technologies. The Program provides grants and loans for projects that:

• develop and improve alternative and renewable low-carbon fuels;
• optimize alternative and renewable fuels for existing and developing engine technologies;
• produce alternative and renewable low-carbon fuels in California;
• decrease the overall impact of an alternative and renewable fuel's life-cycle carbon footprint and increase sustainability;
• expand fuel infrastructure, fueling stations, and equipment;
• improve light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle technologies;
• retrofit medium- and heavy-duty on-road and non-road vehicle fleets;
• expand infrastructure connected with existing fleets, public transit, and transportation corridors; and
• establish workforce training programs, conduct public education and promotion, and create technology centers.

(Reference Assembly Bill 109, 2008, and California Health and Safety Code 44270-44274.7)

Point of Contact

Peter Ward
Manager, Alternative and Renewable Fuel & Vehicle Technology Program
California Energy Commission
Phone (916) 654-4639
Fax (916) 654-4676
pward@energy.state.ca.us
http://www.energy.ca.gov/altfuels/index.html

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption

Qualified compressed natural gas, hydrogen, and electric vehicles meeting specified California and federal emissions standards may use HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. Qualified hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) are also exempt from HOV lane restrictions. Vehicles must be affixed with a Clean Air Vehicle sticker issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, which expire January 1, 2011. A limited number of Clean Air Vehicle stickers are available. Drivers of qualified HEVs registered to an address in the nine-county San Francisco Bay region must also obtain a Bay Area FasTrak account before using HOV lanes. For more information about qualified vehicles, see the California Air Resources Board’s Carpool Lane Use Stickers Web site. (Reference Assembly Bill 1209, 2008, and California Vehicle Code 5205.5 and 21655.9)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Fueling Infrastructure Grants

The Assembly Bill (AB) 2766 Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Program provides funding for projects that reduce air pollution from on- and off-road vehicles. Eligible projects include purchasing AFVs and developing alternative fueling infrastructure. Contact local air districts for more information about available grant funding and distribution from the AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Program. (Reference Health and Safety Code 44220 (b))

Point of Contact

Yvette DiCarlo
Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Program
California Air Resources Board
Phone (916) 322-0285
ydicarlo@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/tsaq/mvrfp/mvrfp.htm

Alternative Fuel Incentive Development

The California Air Resources Board and California Energy Commission developed the Alternative Fuel Incentive Program to allocate $25 million in incentives to promote the use and production of alternative fuels. Eligible projects include projects in California that promote high efficiency, high mileage, alternative fuel light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, for individual and public fleets. Incentives are available to replace the current state vehicle fleet with clean, high mileage alternative fuel vehicles and for the construction of publicly accessible retail alternative fueling stations and fleet fueling facilities, including E85. Incentives are also available for alternative fuel production in California and funding for research, development, and testing of alternative fuels and advancing vehicle technology. (Reference Assembly Bill 1811, 2006)

Emissions Reductions Grants

The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program provides incentive-based funding for the incremental cost of purchasing cleaner than required engines and equipment. Eligible projects include heavy-duty fleet modernization, light-duty vehicle replacements and retrofits, idle reduction, and the purchase of cleaner off-road vehicles and equipment. The Carl Moyer Program provides funds for significant near-term reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions, reactive organic gases, and particulate matter emissions. Contact local air districts for more information about grant funding availability and distribution from the Carl Moyer Program. (Reference California Health and Safety Code 44280)

Point of Contact

Carl Moyer Program
California Air Resources Board
Phone (877) 564-7268
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/moyer.htm

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Reduction Grants

The Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program provides funding for projects that reduce emissions from freight movement in the state, including but not limited to heavy-duty truck replacement, repower, or retrofit; and truck stop electrification infrastructure development. Contact local air districts for more information about funding availability and distribution. (Reference California Health and Safety Code 39625-39627.5)

Point of Contact

Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program
California Air Resources Board
Phone (916) 44-GOODS (444-6637)
gmbond@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/bonds/gmbond/gmbond.htm

Lower-Emission School Bus Grants

The Lower-Emission School Bus Program provides grant funding for the replacement of older school buses and for the purchase of air pollution control equipment for in-use buses. Air pollution control devices must be verified by the California Air Resources Board to reduce particulate matter emissions by at least 85% for each retrofitted school bus. Public school districts in California, that own their own buses, are eligible to receive funding. Private school transportation providers that contract with public school districts in California to provide transportation services are also eligible to receive funding for the retrofit of in-use buses. New buses purchased to replace older buses may be fueled by diesel or an alternative fuel, provided that the required emissions standards specified in the current Lower-Emissions School Bus Program Guidelines are met. Commercially available hybrid school buses may be partially eligible for funding. Contact local air districts for more information about grant funding availability and distribution from the Lower-Emission School Bus Program. (Reference California Health and Safety Code 44299.90-44299.91)

Point of Contact

Earl Landberg
Air Pollution Specialist, Lower-Emission School Bus Program
California Air Resources Board
Phone (916) 323-1384
Fax (916) 322-3923
elandber@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/schoolbus/schoolbus.htm

Point of Contact

Lisa Jennings
Air Pollution Specialist, Lower-Emission School Bus Program
California Air Resources Board
Phone (916) 322-6913
Fax (916) 322-3923
ljenning@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/schoolbus/schoolbus.htm

Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Research and Development

The Innovative Clean Air Technologies (ICAT) Program was developed by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and co-funds demonstration projects of innovative technologies that will improve emission prevention or control while promoting new industries and jobs in California. Proposals related to current ARB programs, such as developing alternatives to diesel fuel and diesel engines, increasing efficiency of zero-emission vehicles, and developing fuel cells and hydrogen technology, are of particular interest.

Vehicle Emission Reduction Grants - Sacramento

The Sacramento Emergency Clean Air and Transportation Program provides grants to offset the costs of projects that reduce on-road emissions of nitrogen oxide within the Sacramento federal ozone non-attainment area. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, heavy-duty diesel vehicle upgrades and exchanges. Implementation of other advanced technologies may also qualify. (Reference California Health and Safety Code 44299.50-44299.55)

Point of Contact

Kristian Damkier
Associate Air Quality Engineer
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Phone (916) 874-4892
kdamkier@airquality.org
http://www.4secat.com/index1.html

Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Incentive - Sacramento

Sacramento offers free parking to individuals or small businesses certified by the city's Office of Small Business Development that own or lease EVs with an EV parking pass in downtown parking lots C, G, H, I, K, P, and R. Free vehicle charging stations are located in lots C,G, H, and I.

Point of Contact

Parking Services Division
City of Sacramento
Phone (916) 808-5110
Fax (916) 808-5115
http://www.cityofsacramento.org/transportation/parking

Employer Invested Emission Reduction Funding - South Coast

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) administers the Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP). The AQIP provides funding to allow employers within SCAQMD's jurisdiction to make annual investments into an administered fund to meet employers' emission reduction targets. The revenues collected are used to fund alternative mobile source emission/trip reduction programs, including alternative fuel vehicle projects, on an on-going basis. Programs such as procurement of low-emission, alternative fuel or zero emission vehicles, and old vehicle scrapping may be considered for funding.

Point of Contact

Shashi Singeetham
Air Quality Specialist
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Phone (909) 396-3298
Fax (909) 396-3608
ssingeetham@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/trans/aqip.html

Technology Advancement Funding - South Coast

The South Coast Air Quality Management District's Clean Fuels Program provides funding for research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects that are expected to help accelerate the commercialization of advanced low-emission transportation technologies. Eligible projects have included: power trains and energy storage/conversion devices (e.g., fuel cells and batteries); and implementation of clean fuels (e.g. natural gas, propane, and hydrogen), including their infrastructures. Projects are selected via specific requests for proposals on an as-needed basis or through unsolicited proposals. Approximately $10 million in funding is available annually with expected cost-share from other project partners and stakeholders.

Point of Contact

Dipankar Sarkar
Technology Demonstration Manager
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Phone (909) 396-2273
Fax (909) 396-3252
dsarkar@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/Demonstration/index.htm

Low-Emission Vehicle Incentives and Technical Training - San Joaquin Valley

The REMOVE II Program (Program) is administered by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and provides incentives for the purchase of low-emission passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, small buses, and trucks with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings of 14,000 pounds or less. The purpose of the Program is to encourage the early introduction of low-emission vehicles in the San Joaquin Valley. The Program offers between $1,000 and $3,000 per vehicle and varies according to the emission certification level and size of the vehicle. Vehicles must be powered by alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid electric engines/motors. The Program also includes an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Mechanic Training Component that provides incentives for the education of personnel on the mechanics, operation safety, and maintenance of AFVs, fueling stations, and tools involved in the implementation of alternative fuel technologies.

Air Quality Improvement Program Funding - Ventura County

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) offers the Clean Air Fund, which is administered by the Ventura County Community Foundation. The Clean Air Fund provides grants for air quality improvement projects located in Ventura County, such as smog reduction. The Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee is interested in projects that will have significant emission impacts or support innovative air pollution reduction technologies.

Point of Contact

Stan Cowen
Air Quality Engineer
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
Phone (805) 645-1408
Fax (805) 645-1444
stan@vcapcd.org
http://www.vcapcd.org/grant_programs.htm

Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle and Infrastructure Incentives - Vacaville

The City of Vacaville provides incentives for the purchase of new battery-electric vehicles, dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and the Phill CNG vehicle home fueling appliance manufactured by FuelMaker.

Point of Contact

Ed Huestis
Transportation Systems Manager
City of Vacaville
Phone (707) 449-5424
Fax (707) 449-5346
ehuestis@cityofvacaville.com
http://www.cityofvacaville.com/departments/public_works/e_cng_vehicles.php

Clean Vehicle Parking Incentive - Hermosa Beach

Downtown Hermosa Beach offers free metered parking at silver poled meters for vehicles with the California Clean Air Decal and electric vehicles, including GEM vehicles. Vehicles may park free for the maximum time limit designated on the meter.

Point of Contact

Ennis Jackson
Administrative Investigator
City of Hermosa Beach Police
Phone (310) 318-0249
ejackson@hermosabch.org

Clean Vehicle Parking Incentive - Los Angeles

Los Angeles allows free meter parking for Zero Emission Vehicles and Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles, including alternative fuel vehicles powered by electricity, compressed natural gas, and hydrogen. Specified hybrid electric vehicles are also eligible. To qualify, the vehicle must display a California Clean Air Vehicle Decal from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. All other parking restrictions, including posted time limits, street cleaning limitations, and peak hour tow away periods, must be obeyed.

Point of Contact

Department of Transportation
City of Los Angeles
Phone (213) 972-8470
ladot@lacity.org
http://www.ladot.lacity.org/tf_Clean_Air_Vehicles.htm

Clean Vehicle Parking Incentive - San Jose

The City of San Jose has developed a Clean Air Vehicle Parking Program to reduce vehicle emissions, stimulate activity in the downtown, and increase sales of clean air vehicles at San Jose auto dealerships. For eligible vehicles, the program allows free parking at participating municipal off-street parking facilities, on-street meters, and regional park and recreation parking lots. Vehicles must display the Clean Air Vehicle Parking Permit, which is available for a $30 application fee. Only eligible vehicles purchased in San Jose after January 1, 2000, can obtain a permit. Zero Emission Vehicles purchased outside San Jose are also eligible to apply as long as the vehicle is registered in San Jose.

Point of Contact

Pamela McAnally
Clean Air Vehicle Parking Program
CityCity of San José Department of Transportation
Phone (408) 535-3850
pamela.mcanally@sanjoseca.gov
http://www.sjdowntownparking.com/clean_air_program.php

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Parking Incentive - Santa Monica

The City of Santa Monica offers free meter parking for dedicated electric vehicles displaying the Zero Emission Vehicle decal, and compressed natural gas and HEVs displaying properly affixed California Clean Air Vehicle Decals. Vehicles may park free for the maximum time limit posted on the meter per trip.

Point of Contact

Lynne Taffert
Traffic Services
Santa Monica Police Department
Phone (310) 458-2226
lynne.taffert@smgov.net

Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Incentive - Los Angeles Airport

The Los Angeles Airport (LAX) offers free parking and recharging for EVs in the lower/arrivals level of Parking Structures 1 and 6.

State Laws and Regulations

Regional Climate Change Initiative

Governors of Washington, Oregon, and California approved a series of recommendations for action to combat global warming, as detailed in the West Coast Governors' Global Warming Initiative. It was determined that Oregon, California, and Washington must act individually and regionally to reduce greenhouse gases. The initiative includes adopting standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by expanding markets for efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fuels, including creating a working group on developing hydrogen fuel. Building upon this commitment, California joined other western states and several Canadian provinces to sign an agreement establishing the Western Climate Initiative, a joint effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.

Low Carbon Fuel Standard

California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program calls for a reduction in the carbon intensity of the state’s transportation fuels by at least 10% by 2020. The California Environmental Protection Agency, in coordination with the University of California, the California Energy Commission, and other state agencies, has developed draft regulations. The California Air Resources Board identified the Low Carbon Fuel Standard as a priority item and aims to adopt and implement the program by 2010. (Reference Executive Order S-01-07, 2007, and California Health and Safety Code 38500-38599)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Retrofit Regulations

Converting emission-controlled vehicles with retrofit systems to operate on an alternative fuel in lieu of the original gasoline or diesel fuel is prohibited unless the retrofit systems have been evaluated and certified by the California Air Resources Board (ARB). The certification of an alternative fuel retrofit system must be obtained by its manufacturer and is issued by ARB once the manufacturer demonstrates compliance with the emission, warranty, and durability requirements. A manufacturer is defined as a person or company who manufactures or assembles an alternative fuel retrofit system for sale in California; this definition does not include individuals wishing to convert vehicles for personal use. Individuals interested in converting their vehicles to operate on an alternative fuel must ensure that the alternative fuel retrofit systems used for their vehicles have been certified by ARB. For more information, see the ARB Alternative Fuel Retrofit System Web site. (Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 2474)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) License Fee

In order to equalize the vehicle license fee between AFVs and conventional fuel vehicles, the incremental cost of purchasing an AFV is exempt from the vehicle license fee (of 2%) when the costs are more than the most comparable conventional fuel vehicle, as determined by the California Energy Commission. This reduction applies to new, light-duty AFVs that are certified to meet or exceed Ultra Low Emission Vehicle standards. This program expires January 1, 2009. (Reference California Revenue and Taxation Code 10759.5)

Alternative Fuel Tax

The excise tax imposed on compress natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as vehicle fuels can be paid through an annual flat-fee rate sticker tax based on the following unladed vehicle weights:

Unladen Weight	Fee
All passenger cars and other vehicles 4,000 pounds (lbs.) or less	$36
More than 4,000 lbs. but less than 8,001 lbs.	$72
More than 8,000 lbs. but less than 12,001 lbs.	$120
12,001 lbs. or more	$168

Alternatively, owners and operators may pay an excise tax on CNG of $0.07 per 100 cubic feet measured at standard pressure and temperature, $0.06 per gallon of LNG, and $0.06 per gallon of LPG. The excise tax on ethanol and methanol containing up to 15% gasoline or diesel fuel is half of the current tax on gasoline and diesel.

(Reference California Revenue and Taxation Code 8651-8651.8)

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tax Exemption for Transit Use

CNG used by local agencies or public transit operators as a motor vehicle fuel in the operation of public transit services is exempt from any applicable fuel taxes. (Reference Assembly Bill 2009, 2008, and California Revenue and Taxation Code 7284.2)

Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Procurement Requirements

When awarding a vehicle procurement contract, every city, county, and special district, including school and community college districts, is authorized to require that 75% of the passenger cars and/or light-duty trucks acquired be energy-efficient vehicles. By definition, this includes hybrid electric vehicles or alternative fuel vehicles that meet California's advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle (AT PZEV) standards. Vehicle procurement contracts are also authorized to evaluate fuel economy and life-cycle factors. (Reference California Public Resources Code 25725-25726)

Vehicle Acquisition and Petroleum Reduction Requirements

The California Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for maintaining specifications and standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks that are purchased or leased for use by state offices, agencies, and departments. These specifications include minimum vehicle emission standards and encourage the purchase or lease of fuel-efficient and alternatively fueled vehicles. On an annual basis, the DGS must compile information including, but not limited to, the number of alternative fuel and hybrid electric vehicles acquired, the locations of the alternative fuel pumps available for those vehicles, and the total alternative fuel consumption.

By July 1, 2009, vehicles owned or leased by the state that are capable of operating on alternative fuel must operate on that fuel unless the alternative fuel is not available. Additionally, the Secretary of State and Consumer Services, in consultation with the California Department of General Services (DGS) and other appropriate state agencies, must develop, implement, and submit to the Legislature and the Governor, a plan to increase the state fleet's use of alternative fuels, synthetic lubricants, and fuel-efficient vehicles. This must be done by reducing or displacing the fleet’s consumption of petroleum products by 10% by January 1, 2012, and 20% by January 1, 2020, as compared to the 2003 consumption level. Beginning April 1, 2010, and annually thereafter, the DGS must provide progress reports to the California Department of Finance, related legislative committees of the Legislature, and the general public via the DGS Web site.

(Reference California Public Resources Code 25722.5, 25722.6, and 25722.8)

Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Policy Development

The California Energy Commission is required to prepare and provide an Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) to the Governor on a biannual basis. The IEPR provides an overview of major energy trends and issues facing the state, including those related to transportation fuels, technologies, and infrastructure. The IEPR also examines potential effects of alternative fuels usage, vehicle efficiency improvements, and shifts in transportation modes on public health and safety, the economy, resources, the environment, and energy security. The primary purpose of the IEPR is to develop energy policies that conserve resources, protect the environment, ensure energy reliability, enhance the state's economy, and protect public health and safety. (Reference California Public Resources Code 25302)

State Biofuels Development Plan

The State of California plans to use biomass resources from agriculture, forestry, and urban wastes to provide transportation fuels and electricity to satisfy California's fuel and energy needs. To increase the use of biomass in fuel production, the state will produce its own biofuels at a minimum of 20% by 2010, 40% by 2020, and 75% by 2050. The California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission, in conjunction with other agencies, prepared the Bioenergy Action Plan for California, which recommended: research and development of commercially viable biofuels production and advanced biomass conversion technologies; evaluation of the potential for biofuels to provide a clean, renewable source for hydrogen fuel; and increases the purchase of flexible fuel vehicles to 50% of total new vehicles purchased by state agencies by 2010. (Reference Executive Order S-06-06, 2006)

Hydrogen Energy Plan

California’s 21 interstate freeways are designated as the "California Hydrogen Highway Network," and the state is committed to working with legislators, energy providers, automakers, and others to achieve the following by 2010: 1) Build a network of hydrogen fueling stations; 2) ensure that hydrogen vehicles are commercially available for purchase; 3) incorporate hydrogen vehicles into the state fleet; 4) develop safety standards for hydrogen fueling stations and vehicles; and 5) establish incentives to encourage the use of hydrogen vehicles and encourage the development of renewable sources of energy for hydrogen production. For more information, see the California Hydrogen Highway Network Web site. (Reference Executive Order S-7-04, 2004, and California Health and Safety Code 43868-43869)

Hydrogen Fuel Specifications

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Measurement Standards (DMS) established interim specifications for hydrogen fuels for use in internal combustion engines and fuel cells in motor vehicles. These specifications are effective until a standards development organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute formally adopts standards for hydrogen fuels for use in the internal combustion engines and fuel cells in motor vehicles. (Reference Senate Bill 76, 2005, and California Code of Regulations Title 4, Section 4180-4181)

Heavy-Duty Truck Idle Reduction Requirements

A driver of a diesel-fueled vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of greater than 10,000 pounds is not permitted to idle the vehicle’s primary engine for more than five minutes at any location, and is not allowed to operate a diesel-fueled auxiliary power system (APS) on the vehicle for more than five minutes when located within 100 feet of a restricted area. Exceptions do apply in certain situations and for certain vehicles. Any internal combustion APS used in California must comply with applicable state off-road and/or federal non-road emission standards and test procedures for its fuel type and power category to ensure that emissions are not exceeding the emissions of a truck engine operating at idle.

Model Year 2008 and newer heavy-duty diesel engines must be equipped with non-programmable engine shutdown systems that automatically shuts down the engine after five minutes of idling or optionally meets a stringent nitrogen oxide idling emission standard. Operators of trucks equipped with sleeper berths are required to manually shut down the engine when idling more than five minutes at any location within California and are subject to fines for violation. The Department of Motor Vehicles will not register, renew, or transfer registration for any vehicle operator who has received a violation until the violation is cleared.

(Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 2485)

Point of Contact

David Chen
Idle Reduction
California Air Resources Board
Phone (626) 575-6673
dchen@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/truck-idling/truck-idling.htm

School Bus Idle Reduction Requirement

A driver of a school bus is required to turn off the engine upon stopping at a school, or within 100 feet of a school, and must not turn the engine on more than 30 seconds before beginning to depart from the location. Additionally, the driver may not allow the vehicle to idle at any location greater than 100 feet from a school for more than five consecutive minutes, or for periods totally more than five minutes in any one hour. This requirement also applies to transit and commercial vehicles operating within 100 feet of a school. Exemptions apply for necessary idling while stopped in traffic, at traffic signals, and at the direction of law enforcement personnel. (Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 2480)

Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards

California’s LEV II exhaust emission standards apply to Model Year 2004 and subsequent model year passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles meeting specified exhaust standards. The LEV II standards represent the maximum exhaust emissions for LEVs, Ultra Low Emission Vehicles, and Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles, including flexible fuel, bi-fuel, and dual fuel vehicles when operating on an alternative fuel. The California Air Resources Board approved regulations that, beginning with Model Year 2009, control greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles certified as LEV II. These regulations provide alternative compliance methods including credit generation from alternative fuel vehicles. (Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 1961-1961.1)

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Production Requirements

Beginning with Model Year 2005, all passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles will be certified as ZEVs if the vehicles produce zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) under any and all possible operational modes and conditions, with certain exceptions for fuel-fired heaters. Manufacturers must produce and deliver for sale in California a minimum percentage of ZEVs for each model year as follows:

Model Year	Minimum ZEV Requirement
2009-2011	11%
2012-2014	12%
2015-2017	14%
2018 and on	16%

Manufacturers may comply with the ZEV requirements through multiple alternative compliance options that include the production of low-emission vehicles.

(Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 1962)

Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Requirements

Through its Mobile Sources Program, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has developed programs and policies to reduce emissions. A public transit bus rule regulates public transit fleets and sets emission reduction standards for new urban transit buses. The rule allows transit fleets to choose one of two options in order to meet their emissions reduction requirements: using alternative fuels, including zero-emission buses; or clean diesel, including retrofit devices. A solid waste collection vehicle rule regulates solid waste collection vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 14,000 pounds or more, operate on diesel fuel, have 1960 through 2006 engine models, and collect waste for a fee. The fleet rule for public agencies and utilities requires fleets to install Best Available Control Technology devices on vehicles or purchase vehicles that run on alternative fuels or use advanced technologies to achieve emissions requirements by specified implementation dates. For more information, see the ARB Mobile Sources Program Web site. (Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 2021-2023)

Point of Contact

Kathleen Mead
Manager, Retrofit Implementation Section
California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Division
Phone (916) 324-9550
Fax (916) 322-3923
kmead@arb.ca.gov

Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

A Low-speed vehicle, or neighborhood electric vehicle, is defined as a motor vehicle with four wheels, a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 3,000 pounds or less, and capable of a minimum speed of 20 miles per hour (mph) and a maximum speed of 25 mph. Low-speed vehicles are subject to all the provisions applicable to a motor vehicle and must meet federal safety standards established in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. Drivers of low-speed vehicles must comply with all provisions applicable to drivers of motor vehicles. The operator of a low-speed vehicle may not operate the vehicle on any roadway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph except to cross a roadway at an intersection. (Reference California Vehicle Code 385.5 and 21250-21266)

Fuel Efficient Tire Program Development

The California Energy Commission is required to adopt and implement a state-wide Fuel Efficient Tire Program that includes a consumer information and education program and minimum tire efficiency standards. (Reference California Public Resources Code 25770)

Point of Contact

Ray Tuvell
Program Manager, Fuel Efficient Tires
California Energy Commission
Phone (916) 654-4201
Fax (916) 653-4470
rtuvell@energy.state.ca.us
http://www.energy.ca.gov/tires/index.html

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Promotion - Bay Area

Mayors of San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland will follow a policy plan to develop and expand the infrastructure needed to promote the use of EVs. Policy steps include: expediting the permit and installation processes for charging outlets; providing incentives for employers and other organizations who install charging infrastructure at the workplace and other parking facilities; developing standard regulations governing EV infrastructure across the region; and establishing programs to purchase EVs for use by city and state employees. The Mayors will work with other cities in the Bay Area as well as regional government organizations and private sector partners. (Reference San Francisco Office of the Mayor Press Release, 2008)

Alternative Fuel Promotion - San Jose

As part of San Jose’s Green Vision (PDF 161 KB), the City of San Jose has committed to several alternative fuel and hybrid transportation goals:
1) Increase the use of alternative energy vehicles for airport operations and encourage the use of zero-emission transportation modes to and from the airport.
2) Establish a research center to encourage the development of alternative fuel vehicles for use in mass and private transit.
3) Create local policies to encourage residents and businesses to use zero-emission and hybrid electric vehicles.
4) Implement a Green Fleet Policy (PDF 423 KB) to ensure that 100% of public fleet vehicles run on alternative fuels by 2022.

Heavy-Duty Idle Reduction Requirement - Sacramento

The City of Sacramento prohibits the idling of all heavy-duty on-road vehicles and all heavy-duty off-road equipment for more than five minutes at a given location. Vehicles, off-road equipment, and transport refrigeration units are also prohibited from extended idling within 100 feet of a residence or school. (Reference Sacramento City Code 8.116)

Fleet Fuel Use and Vehicle Acquisition Requirements - San Francisco

The City of San Francisco (City) requires that diesel vehicles in the City's municipal fleet use biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20). City departments must also pursue actions to use higher biodiesel blends, up to and including neat biodiesel (B100). Additionally, bi-fuel vehicles owned by the City are not allowed to use petroleum-based fuels while operating within the City and County of San Francisco. All vehicles purchased or leased by City departments must meet or exceed specified emissions standards. (Reference Executive Directive 06-02, 2006, and City and County of San Francisco Environmental Code 406-407)

Public Agency Fleet Emissions Reduction Requirements - South Coast

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has the authority to require government fleets and private contractors under contract with public entities to purchase cleaner, alternative fuel vehicles. The rule applies to transit buses, school buses, trash trucks, and other vehicles, and has set alternative fuel vehicle purchasing requirements for public and commercial fleets that operate in Southern California. The rules are applicable in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange Counties. (Reference SCAQMD Rules 1191-1196 and 1186.1)

Point of Contact

Fleet Rule Implementation Hotline
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Phone (909) 396-3044
fleetrules@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/FleetRules

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Access to Roadways - Placer and Orange Counties

Until January 1, 2012, the cities of Lincoln and Rocklin in Placer County are authorized to establish an NEV transportation plan. NEVs are defined as low-speed vehicles that may be used on state highways under certain conditions. A report to the state legislature is required by January 1, 2009. This report must include a description of the NEV transportation plan, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan, and a recommendation as to whether the authorization to establish NEV transportation plans should be expanded statewide. Additionally, discussions are encouraged between the California State Legislature, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the California Highway Patrol regarding the adoption of a new classification for licensing motorists who use NEVs.

Until January 1, 2013, the County of Orange is authorized to establish an NEV transportation plan for the Ranch Plan Planned Community with similar requirements. A report to the state legislature is required by November 1, 2011.

(Reference Assembly Bill 2963, 2008, and California Streets and Highways Code 1963-1963.8 and 1965)

Utilities/Private Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (AFV) Insurance Discount

Farmers Insurance provides a discount of up to 10% on all major insurance coverage for HEV and AFV owners. To qualify, the automobile must be: 1) a vehicle designed to use a dedicated alternative fuel as defined in the Energy Policy Act of 1992; or 2) an HEV. A complete Vehicle Identification Number is required to validate vehicle eligibility.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - SMUD

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers a discounted rate of approximately 50% as compared to the regular residential rate for electricity used by residential customers to charge an EV. EV drivers must sign up for the appropriate residential time-of-use rate. SMUD also offers lower off-peak time-of-use rates for EV charging by commercial customers.

Point of Contact

Electric Transportation Department
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Phone (916) 732-5486
http://www.smud.org/en/community-environment/evs/pages/index.aspx

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - LADWP

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a discounted rate of $0.025/kWh for electricity used to charge EVs during off-peak times. LADWP also provides guidance on EV infrastructure to help customers determine applications for EVs in their fleet operations, EV maintenance services, and training.

Point of Contact

Emerging Technologies Group
L.A. Department of Water and Power
Phone (213) 367-0290
http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp002056.jsp

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - SCE

Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a discounted rate to customers for electricity used to charge EVs. Two rate schedules are available for EV charging during on- and off-peak hours.

Point of Contact

Jose Salazar
Southern California Edison
Phone (626) 302-8917 or (800) 4EV-INFO
jose.salazar@sce.com
http://www.sce.com/CustomerService/RateInformation/ResidentialRates/electric-vehicles.htm

Low-Emission Vehicle Electricity Rate Reduction - PG&E

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) offers a discounted rate for electricity used to charge battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or natural gas vehicle home fueling appliances.

Point of Contact

Clean Air Transportation
Pacific Gas & Electric
Phone (800) 684-4648
cleanairvehicles@pge.com
http://www.pge.com/about/environment/pge/cleanair/

Natural Gas Vehicle Home Fueling Infrastructure Incentive - South Coast

Residents of the South Coast Air Quality Management District may be eligible for a $2,000 incentive toward the purchase of a Phill compressed natural gas vehicle home fueling appliance manufactured by FuelMaker. Contact FuelMaker for more information about funding availability and application requirements.

Low-Emission Taxi Incentives - San Francisco

The San Francisco Taxicab Commission has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the San Francisco taxi fleet by 20% by 2012, as compared to 1990 emissions levels. Under the Clean Taxi Program, companies may apply for a surcharge of up to $7.50 on any gate fee charged for the use of certain low-emission vehicles. Additionally, grants of up to $2,000 per vehicle may be available from the San Francisco County Transportation Authority toward the purchase of light-duty hybrid electric and compressed natural gas taxis.

Employee Vehicle Purchase Incentives - Riverside

City of Riverside employees are eligible to receive a rebate toward the purchase of qualified natural gas or hybrid electric Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicles that are purchased from a City of Riverside automobile dealership. New qualified vehicles can receive up to $2,000 and used qualified vehicles can receive up to $1,000.

Point of Contact

Chris Durham
Management Analyst
City of Riverside Public Works Administration
Phone (951) 826-5283
Fax (951) 826-2046
cdurham@riversideca.gov

California Points of Contact:

NAME	AGENCY	TITLE	PHONE	FAX	EMAIL
Curtis Martin	Antelope Valley Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(661) 265-6000	(661) 265-6045	altfuelsmgr@gmail.com
Melissa Guise	Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(805) 781-4667	(805) 781-1002	mguise@co.slo.ca.us
Chris Ferrara	East Bay Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Co-Coordinator	(925) 674-6533	(925) 674-4546	caf3@pge.com
Richard Battersby	East Bay Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Co-Coordinator	(925) 313-7072		rbattersby@gsd.cccounty.us
Vivian Ozuna	Long Beach Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(562) 570-5405	(562) 570-5459	vivian_ozuna@longbeach.gov
Heloise Froelich	Los Angeles Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(213) 978-0854	(213) 978-0893	heloise.froelich@lacity.org
Suzanne Seivright	Coachella Valley Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Co-Coordinator	(909) 844-2297		sseivright@smartevo.net
Richard Cromwell III	Coachella Valley Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Co-Coordinator	(760) 329-6462	(760) 329-6463	rcromwell@cromwellandassociates.com
Jill Egbert	Greater Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(530) 757-5235	(530) 757-5240	jme3@pge.com
Greg Newhouse	San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(619) 388-7673	(619) 388-7905	gnewhous@sdccd.edu
Rick Ruvolo	San Francisco Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(415) 753-1136		rrsf@aol.com
Linda Urata	San Joaquin Valley Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(661) 835-8665	(661) 835-8665	iwantcleanair@aim.com
Margo Sidener	Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(408) 998-5865	(408) 998-0578	margo@lungsrus.org
JoAnn Armenta	Southern California Clean Cities Coalition (SCAG)	Clean Cities Coordinator	(909) 396-5757	(909) 396-5754	joann@the-partnership.org
Barbara Spoonhour	Western Riverside County Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	(951) 955-8313	(951) 787-7991	spoonhour@wrcog.cog.ca.us
Mike Bednarz	U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory	Clean Cities Regional Project Manager	(412) 386-4862	(412) 386-4561	michael.bednarz@netl.doe.gov
Mary Venables	California Center for Sustainable Energy	Fueling Alternatives Program Manager	866-984-2532	(858) 244-1178	fuelingalts@energycenter.org
Peter Ward	California Energy Commission	Manager, Alternative and Renewable Fuel & Vehicle Technology Program	(916) 654-4639	(916) 654-4676	pward@energy.state.ca.us
Ray Tuvell	California Energy Commission	Program Manager, Fuel Efficient Tires	(916) 654-4201	(916) 653-4470	rtuvell@energy.state.ca.us
Mike Trujillo	California Energy Commission	Project Manager, Alternative Fuel Vehicles and High-Efficiency Vehicles	(916) 654-4649	(916) 653-4470	mtrujill@energy.state.ca.us
Lisa Jennings	California Air Resources Board	Air Pollution Specialist, Lower-Emission School Bus Program	(916) 322-6913	(916) 322-3923	ljenning@arb.ca.gov
Earl Landberg	California Air Resources Board	Air Pollution Specialist, Lower-Emission School Bus Program	(916) 323-1384	(916) 322-3923	elandber@arb.ca.gov
Kathleen Mead	California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Division	Manager, Retrofit Implementation Section	(916) 324-9550	(916) 322-3923	kmead@arb.ca.gov
David Chen	California Air Resources Board	Idle Reduction	(626) 575-6673		dchen@arb.ca.gov
Yvette DiCarlo	California Air Resources Board	Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Program	(916) 322-0285		ydicarlo@arb.ca.gov
	California Air Resources Board	Carl Moyer Program	(877) 564-7268		_
	California Air Resources Board	Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program	(916) 44-GOODS (444-6637)		gmbond@arb.ca.gov
Dipankar Sarkar	South Coast Air Quality Management District	Technology Demonstration Manager	(909) 396-2273	(909) 396-3252	dsarkar@aqmd.gov
Shashi Singeetham	South Coast Air Quality Management District	Air Quality Specialist	(909) 396-3298	(909) 396-3608	ssingeetham@aqmd.gov
	South Coast Air Quality Management District	Fleet Rule Implementation Hotline	(909) 396-3044		fleetrules@aqmd.gov
Stan Cowen	Ventura County Air Pollution Control District	Air Quality Engineer	(805) 645-1408	(805) 645-1444	stan@vcapcd.org
Kristian Damkier	Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District	Associate Air Quality Engineer	(916) 874-4892		kdamkier@airquality.org
Robert Chung	California Transportation Commission	Deputy Director	(916) 653-2090	(916) 653-2134	robert_chung@dot.ca.gov
Susan Romeo	CALSTART	Director of Marketing and Communications	(626) 744-5686	(626) 744-5610	sromeo@calstart.org
Ennis Jackson	City of Hermosa Beach Police	Administrative Investigator	(310) 318-0249		ejackson@hermosabch.org
	City of Los Angeles	Department of Transportation	(213) 972-8470		ladot@lacity.org
Chris Durham	City of Riverside Public Works Administration	Management Analyst	(951) 826-5283	(951) 826-2046	cdurham@riversideca.gov
	City of Sacramento	Parking Services Division	(916) 808-5110	(916) 808-5115	_
Pamela McAnally	CityCity of San José Department of Transportation	Clean Air Vehicle Parking Program	(408) 535-3850		pamela.mcanally@sanjoseca.gov
Lynne Taffert	Santa Monica Police Department	Traffic Services	(310) 458-2226		lynne.taffert@smgov.net
Ed Huestis	City of Vacaville	Transportation Systems Manager	(707) 449-5424	(707) 449-5346	ehuestis@cityofvacaville.com
	L.A. Department of Water and Power	Emerging Technologies Group	(213) 367-0290		_
	Pacific Gas & Electric	Clean Air Transportation	(800) 684-4648		cleanairvehicles@pge.com
	Sacramento Municipal Utility District	Electric Transportation Department	(916) 732-5486		_
Jose Salazar	Southern California Edison		(626) 302-8917 or (800) 4EV-INFO		jose.salazar@sce.com
Collette Craig	U.S. General Services Administration	AFV Contact, Region 9	(928) 524-3975	(928) 524-2324	collette.craig@gsa.gov

Colorado Incentives and Laws

Last Updated July 2008

Colorado is the home of the Denver Metro (www.lungcolorado.org/CleanCities.htm), Northern Colorado (www.northcolocleancities.com), and Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalitions. Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.

State Incentives

Biofuels Research Grants

The Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program, administered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development, provides grants to research institutions for biofuels research projects. Biofuels research is defined as the use of microorganisms, specialized proteins, or thermal processes to develop biofuels and the related processes that make traditional manufacturing of energy cleaner and more efficient. Biofuel is defined as a biologically based fuel product developed from plant matter or other biological material, including renewable agricultural sources. Grant limits, matching funds, and other eligibility requirements apply. (Reference House Bill 1001, 2008, and Colorado Revised Statutes 24-48.5-108)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Tax Credit

An income tax credit is available from the Colorado Department of Revenue for the purchase of an AFV or the conversion of a vehicle to operate using an alternative fuel, based on the incremental or conversion cost. HEVs also qualify for this incentive. This credit is only available in the year during which the vehicle was purchased or converted, and a vehicle may only qualify for this credit one time. For an AFV purchase or conversion that permanently replaces a motor vehicle or power source that is ten or more years old, the percentage specified in the table below is doubled, up to a maximum of 100% of the incremental or conversion cost. To the extent the allowable credit exceeds the person's tax liability for that year the excess may be carried forward for up to five years. Lessees or lessors of qualifying vehicles are also eligible for the credit. The value of the credit is based on the EPA emissions classification of the vehicle as follows:

Type of Vehicle	Tax Year Beginning Prior to January 1, 2010	January 1, 2010-January 1, 2012
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)	50%	25%
Ultra Low or Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV or ILEV)	75%	50%
Super Ultra Low or Zero Emission Vehicle (SULEV or ZEV)	85%	75%

Tax credits for Model Year 2008 HEVs and AFVs are as follows:

Vehicle Model	Tax Credit
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid	$3,417
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid	$2,599
2008 Honda Civic GX (Natural Gas)	$5,946
2008 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid	$5,538
2008 Lexus LS 600h Hybrid	$13,779
2008 Lexus RX 400h Hybrid	$3,213
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid	$3,489
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid	$1,947
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (Base Grade)	$4,093
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (Limited Grade)	$4,403
2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid (Base Grade)	$2,015
2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid (Touring Grade)	$3,106

For vehicle eligibility updates and historical credit information, see the Colorado Department of Revenue's Alternative Fuel Income Tax Credit Web site. Mild HEVs do not qualify for the credit. Additionally, neighborhood electric vehicles are not eligible because they cannot be operated on Colorado highways.

(Reference Colorado Revised Statutes 39-22-516)

Point of Contact

Tax Information Call Center
Colorado Department of Revenue
Phone (303) 238-7378
http://www.revenue.state.co.us/main/home.asp

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate

A rebate is available from the Colorado Department of Revenue for the purchase of an AFV or for the conversion of a vehicle to operate using an alternative fuel. Vehicles must be owned by the State of Colorado, a political subdivision of the state, or a tax-exempt organization, and be used in connection with the official activities of the entity. HEVs also qualify for this incentive. The rebate is a percentage of the incremental cost if used toward purchasing a new AFV, or is a percentage of the conversion cost if used towards the cost of converting a vehicle to operate using an alternative fuel. For an AFV purchase or conversion that permanently replaces a motor vehicle or power source that is ten or more years old, the percentage specified in the table below is doubled, up to a maximum of 100% of the incremental or conversion cost. Each qualified entity is limited to $350,000 per state fiscal year in total rebates paid. The rebate value is as follows:

Certification Level	For Costs Incurred 2006-2009	For Costs Incurred 2009-2011
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)	25%	0%
Ultra Low or Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV or ILEV)	50%	25%
Super Ultra Low or Zero Emission Vehicle (SULEV or ZEV)	75%	50%

For more information about this rebate, see the Colorado Department of Revenue's Alternative Fuel Income Tax Credits Web site.

(Reference Colorado Revised Statutes 39-33-101 through 39-33-106)

Point of Contact

John Doty
AFV/Hybrid Taxes and Rebates
Colorado Department of Revenue
Phone (303) 205-8211
jdoty@spike.dor.state.co.us
http://www.revenue.state.co.us/mv_dir/home.asp

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

For tax years beginning prior to January 1, 2011, the Colorado Department of Revenue offers an income tax credit for the cost of construction, reconstruction, or acquisition of an alternative fueling facility that is directly attributable to the storage, compression, charging, or dispensing of alternative fuels to motor vehicles. The credit value is as follows:

Tax Year	Tax Credit
2009-2011	20%
2006-2009	35%

For an alternative fueling facility that will be generally accessible for use by the public, in addition to the person claiming the credit, the percentages specified above will be multiplied by 1.25. If at least 70% of the alternative fuel dispensed annually is derived from a renewable energy source for a period of 10 years, the credit percentages specified above will be multiplied by 1.25. Certification for the percentage of renewable energy must be presented, as requested, to the Department of Revenue. The credit has a maximum value of $400,000 in any consecutive five-year period for each fueling facility. For more information about this credit, see the Colorado Department of Revenue's Alternative Fuel Income Tax Credits Web site.

(Reference Colorado Revised Statutes 39-22-516)

Point of Contact

Tax Information Call Center
Colorado Department of Revenue
Phone (303) 238-7378
http://www.revenue.state.co.us/main/home.asp

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption

Vehicles that meet the definition of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ILEV) classification and have a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less may be operated in HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants and without payment of a special toll or fee. A special sticker must be obtained from the Colorado Department of Transportation. Flexible fuel vehicles are not eligible for the HOV exemption decal. Qualified HEVs must obtain and display an HOV lane exemption decal. Initially, only 2,000 decals will be issued. The program is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2009, unless federal authorization of HEV use of HOV lanes is extended. For more information on the use of HEVs in HOV lanes, see the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Hybrid Vehicle Use in HOV Lanes Web site. (Reference Colorado Revised Statutes 42-4-1012)

Point of Contact

Teresa Carrillo
Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager
Colorado Department of Transportation
Phone (303) 757-9716
Fax (303) 757-9719
teresa.carrillo@dot.state.co.us

State Laws and Regulations

Clean Energy Development Authority

The Colorado Clean Energy Development Authority is created and may issue bonds to finance projects that involve the production, transportation, and storage of clean energy. Clean energy includes fuels that are manufactured by, and energy derived from, including but not limited to the following: biodiesel; biomass resources such as biogas, agricultural or animal waste, landfill gas, and anaerobically digested