EV Charger Incentives by State
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Policy
⚡ EVNinth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules That NHTSA Must Set New Light Truck Emissions Standards
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected new fuel economy standards for light trucks, saying the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) did not properly assess greenhouse gas emissions when it set new minimum fuel economy requirements for Model Years 2008 to 2011. The court ordered NHTSA to deve...
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected new fuel economy standards for light trucks, saying the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) did not properly assess greenhouse gas emissions when it set new minimum fuel economy requirements for Model Years 2008 to 2011. The court ordered NHTSA to develop new standards "as expeditiously as possible." The complete ruling can be viewed on the Ninth Circuit Court's Web site ([PDF 396KB](https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2007/11/14/0671891.pdf){target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}). [Download Adobe Reader](http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html){target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} *The U.S. Department of Energy is evaluating all records in accordance with current laws, regulations, and administrative directives. Thank you for understanding this process is still underway. Information provided here may be outdated.*
Laws and Regulations
⚡ EVHeavy-Duty Truck Idle Reduction Requirement
Technologies: Idle Reduction
A driver of a diesel-fueled vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds may not idle the vehicle's primary engine for more than five consecutive 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 lo...
A driver of a diesel-fueled vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds may not idle the vehicle's primary engine for more than five consecutive 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 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 emissions standards and test procedures for its fuel type and power category to ensure that emissions do not exceed 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 shut down the engine after five minutes of idling or optionally meet a stringent nitrogen oxide idling emissions standard. A heavy-duty diesel engine certified for optional idling emissions standards must have a "certified clean idle" label, issued by the engine manufacturer, affixed permanently on the driver's side hood of the truck. Similarly, off-road diesel engine APSs fitted with a proper, verified level 3 diesel particulate filter must have a "verified clean APS" label, issued by the APS manufacturer, affixed permanently on the driver's side hood of the truck. Operators of trucks equipped with sleeper berths are required to shut down the engine manually when idling more than five minutes at any location within California and are subject to fines for violation. The California 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. For more information, see the California Air Resources Board [Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Emission Reduction Program](https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/capp-resource-center/heavy-duty-diesel-vehicle-idling-information) website. (Reference [California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 2485](http://www.oal.ca.gov/))
State Incentives
⚡ EVAlternative Fuel Development Property Tax Exemption
Technologies: Biodiesel, Ethanol, EVs, HEVs, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Natural Gas, PHEVs, Propane (LPG)
Industrial property that is used for high-technology activities or the creation or synthesis of biodiesel fuel may be eligible for a tax exemption. High-technology activities include those related to advanced vehicle technologies such as electric, hybrid electric, or alternative fuel vehicles and their components. To q...
Industrial property that is used for high-technology activities or the creation or synthesis of biodiesel fuel may be eligible for a tax exemption. High-technology activities include those related to advanced vehicle technologies such as electric, hybrid electric, or alternative fuel vehicles and their components. To qualify for the tax exemption, an industrial facility must obtain an exemption certificate for the property from the Michigan State Tax Commission. (Reference [Michigan Compiled Laws 207.551 and 207.803](http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(kovblajtbo3pwn22ekizx255))/mileg.aspx?page=home))
State Incentives
⚡ EVBiodiesel Production and Blending Tax Credit
Technologies: Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel
Qualified biodiesel producers or blenders are eligible for an income tax credit of \$1.00 per gallon of pure biodiesel (B100) or renewable diesel produced or used in the blending process. Re-blending of blended biodiesel does not qualify for the tax credit. The total amount of credits claimed by all biodiesel producers...
Qualified biodiesel producers or blenders are eligible for an income tax credit of \$1.00 per gallon of pure biodiesel (B100) or renewable diesel produced or used in the blending process. Re-blending of blended biodiesel does not qualify for the tax credit. The total amount of credits claimed by all biodiesel producers may not exceed the annual biodiesel tax credit cap of \$10 million. Unused credits may not be carried forward. For the purpose of this credit, biodiesel must meet [ASTM](https://www.astm.org/Standard/index.html) Standard D6751, and renewable diesel is defined as a renewable, biodegradable, non-ester combustible liquid derived from biomass resources that meets [ASTM](https://www.astm.org/Standard/index.html) Standard D975. (Reference [Kentucky Revised Statutes 141.422 to 141.424](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/))
State Incentives
⚡ EVEthanol Production Tax Credit
Technologies: Ethanol
Qualified ethanol producers are eligible for an income tax credit of \$1.00 per gallon of corn- or cellulosic-based ethanol that meets [ASTM](https://www.astm.org/Standard/index.html) Standard D4806. The total credit amount available for producers is \$5 million for each fuel type in each taxable year. Unused ethanol c...
Qualified ethanol producers are eligible for an income tax credit of \$1.00 per gallon of corn- or cellulosic-based ethanol that meets [ASTM](https://www.astm.org/Standard/index.html) Standard D4806. The total credit amount available for producers is \$5 million for each fuel type in each taxable year. Unused ethanol credits from one ethanol-based cap, such as corn, may be applied to another ethanol-based cap, such as cellulosic, in the same taxable year. Unused credits may not be carried forward. Feedstock eligibility restrictions may apply. (Reference [Kentucky Revised Statutes 141.422 and 141.4242 to 141.4248](https://legislature.ky.gov/Law/Statutes/Pages/default.aspx))
Laws and Regulations
Biodiesel Production Tax
Technologies: Biodiesel
A private biodiesel producer that produces less than 5,000 gallons of biodiesel annually is subject to the annual state motor fuel tax. The return and payment of taxes for a given year are due by January 20 of the following year. A private biodiesel producer that produces more than 5,000 gallons of biodiesel annually m...
A private biodiesel producer that produces less than 5,000 gallons of biodiesel annually is subject to the annual state motor fuel tax. The return and payment of taxes for a given year are due by January 20 of the following year. A private biodiesel producer that produces more than 5,000 gallons of biodiesel annually must file returns and make monthly state motor fuel tax payments. The return and payment of taxes are due by the 20th day of each calendar month for the preceding calendar month. A private biodiesel fuel producer is defined as a person who converts biomass materials into biodiesel fuel or blends biodiesel fuel exclusively for personal use and not for sale. (Reference [35 Illinois Compiled Statutes 505/2, 505/2a, and 505/2d](http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp))
State Incentives
⚡ EVBiofuels Production Property Tax Exemption
Technologies: Biodiesel, Ethanol
Property used to produce biofuels, including ethanol and biodiesel, may be eligible for a property tax exemption if it is located in a designated Rural Renewable Energy Development Zone. The Oregon Business Development Department must receive and approve an application from a qualified rural area to designate the area ...
Property used to produce biofuels, including ethanol and biodiesel, may be eligible for a property tax exemption if it is located in a designated Rural Renewable Energy Development Zone. The Oregon Business Development Department must receive and approve an application from a qualified rural area to designate the area as a Rural Renewable Energy Development Zone. For more information, see the Business Oregon [Rural Renewable Energy Development Zone](https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/RuralRenewableEnergyDevelopment%28RRED%29Zone/Pages/default.aspx) website. (Reference [Oregon Revised Statutes 285C.350 through 285C.370](http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/home.htm))
Laws and Regulations
⚡ EVBiodiesel Quality Testing Procedures
Technologies: Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel
Each biodiesel or other renewable diesel producer, distributor, or importer must retain the certificate of analysis for each batch or production lot of B100 sold or delivered in the state for at least one year. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) or authorized agents may examine these records as necessary. The O...
Each biodiesel or other renewable diesel producer, distributor, or importer must retain the certificate of analysis for each batch or production lot of B100 sold or delivered in the state for at least one year. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) or authorized agents may examine these records as necessary. The ODA or authorized agents may also perform on-site testing or obtain samples of biodiesel or other renewable diesel from any producer, bulk facility, or retail location that sells, distributes, transports, hauls, delivers, or stores biodiesel or other renewable diesel. The related testing cost is the responsibility of the business providing the sample. (Reference [Oregon Revised Statutes 646.923](https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/))
Laws and Regulations
Biodiesel Blend Distribution Requirement
Technologies: Biodiesel
All state-owned diesel fueling facilities must provide fuel containing at least 5% biodiesel (B5) at all diesel pumps. (Reference [South Carolina Code of Laws 12-63-30](http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/statmast.php))
State Incentives
⚡ EVHydrogen and Fuel Cell Tax Exemption
Technologies: Hydrogen Fuel Cells
The following are exempt from state sales tax: 1) any device, equipment, or machinery operated by hydrogen or fuel cells; 2) any device, equipment, or machinery used to generate, produce, or distribute hydrogen and designated specifically for hydrogen or fuel cell applications; and 3) any device, equipment, or machiner...
The following are exempt from state sales tax: 1) any device, equipment, or machinery operated by hydrogen or fuel cells; 2) any device, equipment, or machinery used to generate, produce, or distribute hydrogen and designated specifically for hydrogen or fuel cell applications; and 3) any device, equipment, or machinery used predominantly for manufacturing, or research and development involving hydrogen or fuel cell technologies. (Reference [South Carolina Code of Laws 12-36-2120(71)](http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/statmast.php))