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Expired State Incentives

Ethanol and Biodiesel Fuel Production Grant

Expired: 08/31/2005
The Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office administers a grant program for ethanol and biodiesel fuel producers. In order to be eligible for a grant, ethanol and biodiesel fuel producers are required to register with the state and contribute $0.032 per gallon, up to 18 million gallons per producer, to a fund. Additionally, the state contributes $0.168 per gallon produced to the fund. A producer is then entitled to receive a grant of $0.20 per gallon from the fund, up until the 10th anniversary of the date production from the plant began. For each fiscal year a fuel producer may not receive a grant for more than 18 million gallons of fuel ethanol or biodiesel produced at any one registered plant, regardless of total gallons produced. This incentive expires August 31, 2005. (Reference Texas Statutes, Agriculture Code, Chapter 16)

Expired State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Purchase Requirements

Expired: 09/01/2005
Under the Texas Clean Fuel Fleet Program, clean-fuel vehicle acquisition requirements apply to certain mass transit, local government, and private fleets located in the state's non-attainment areas. Affected fleets are required to ensure that a certain percentage of their fleet vehicles are certified to meet the EPA's LEV standards. Fleets may use any vehicle/fuel combination that is certified by EPA standards. Beginning September 1, 2002, local governments with fleets of more than 15 vehicles and private fleets with more than 25 vehicles located in non-attainment areas are required to ensure that 70% of light-duty vehicle purchases and 50% of heavy-duty vehicle purchases meet LEV standards. Mass transit authorities are required to convert 50% of their total fleet to run on alternative fuels. Vehicles weighing over 26,000 lbs. are exempt. (Reference Texas Statutes Sections 382.131 to 382.142)

Expired Utilities/Private Incentives

Clean Vehicle Loaner Program

Expired: 09/01/2005
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) operates the Clean Vehicle Loaner Program. Through the Clean Vehicle Loaner Program, NCTCOG will obtain advanced technology and alternative fuel vehicles that will be loaned out to local public fleets for a test period of several weeks. The test period will allow time to assess the compatibility of clean vehicles with the fleet's needs. This program will be able to provide a quick, simple, and low-cost method for local organizations to have "hands-on experience" with clean vehicle technologies.