EV Charger Incentives by State
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Laws and Regulations
Idle Reduction Requirement
Technologies: Idle Reduction
The owner or operator of a diesel-powered vehicle must limit the length of time their vehicle remains idle. The limit is based on the outside temperature, as follows: above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 5-minute limit in any 60-minute period; between 32 and -10 degrees Fahrenheit, 15 minute limit in any 60-minute period; belo...
The owner or operator of a diesel-powered vehicle must limit the length of time their vehicle remains idle. The limit is based on the outside temperature, as follows: above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 5-minute limit in any 60-minute period; between 32 and -10 degrees Fahrenheit, 15 minute limit in any 60-minute period; below -10 degrees Fahrenheit, no limit. Certain vehicles are exempt from the regulation, including vehicles in traffic, emergency vehicles, vehicles providing power take-off for refrigeration or lift gate pumps, vehicles idling for required maintenance or diagnostic purposes, and vehicles supplying heat or air conditioning for passenger comfort during transportation. (Reference [New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Administrative Rules Env-A 1102.02 and 1102.03](https://www.des.nh.gov/rules-and-regulatory/administrative-rules))
Laws and Regulations
⚡ EVIdle Reduction Requirement
Technologies: Idle Reduction
A diesel- or gasoline-powered motor vehicle may not idle for more than three consecutive minutes, except under the following conditions: 1) to operate power takeoff equipment including, but not limited to, cement mixers, refrigeration systems, and delivery vehicles; 2) if it is a private passenger vehicle; or 3) to ope...
A diesel- or gasoline-powered motor vehicle may not idle for more than three consecutive minutes, except under the following conditions: 1) to operate power takeoff equipment including, but not limited to, cement mixers, refrigeration systems, and delivery vehicles; 2) if it is a private passenger vehicle; or 3) to operate heating equipment for five minutes when the ambient temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. (Reference [District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Title 20, Chapter 9, Section 900.1](https://ddoe.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ddoe/publication/attachments/chapter9revised.pdf))
Laws and Regulations
⚡ EVAlternative Fuel Use and Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Requirements
Technologies: Biodiesel, Ethanol, EVs, HEVs, Natural Gas, PHEVs, Propane (LPG)
State-owned vehicle fleets must implement petroleum displacement plans to increase the use of alternative fuels and fuel-efficient vehicles. Reductions may be met by petroleum displaced through the use of biodiesel, ethanol, other alternative fuels, the use of hybrid electric vehicles, other fuel-efficient or low emiss...
State-owned vehicle fleets must implement petroleum displacement plans to increase the use of alternative fuels and fuel-efficient vehicles. Reductions may be met by petroleum displaced through the use of biodiesel, ethanol, other alternative fuels, the use of hybrid electric vehicles, other fuel-efficient or low emission vehicles, or additional methods the North Carolina Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources approves. (Reference [Session Law 2013-265, Section 19.5(a))](https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2013/Bills/Senate/PDF/S638v7.pdf))
Laws and Regulations
School Bus Idle Reduction Requirement
Technologies: Idle Reduction
All local boards of education in North Carolina have adopted idle reduction policies prohibiting school buses from idling unnecessarily on school grounds or warming up for longer than five minutes. For more information, including a sample policy and administrative procedure, see the [North Carolina School Boards Associ...
All local boards of education in North Carolina have adopted idle reduction policies prohibiting school buses from idling unnecessarily on school grounds or warming up for longer than five minutes. For more information, including a sample policy and administrative procedure, see the [North Carolina School Boards Association Reduced Idling Materials](http://www.ncbussafety.org/Idling.html) website.
Laws and Regulations
Provision for Establishment of Hydrogen Program
Technologies: Hydrogen Fuel Cells
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) may seek funding from public and private sources to acquire and operate hydrogen vehicles and establish and operate publicly accessible hydrogen fueling stations. TxDOT must ensure that data on emissions from the vehicles, fueling stations, and related hydrogen production ...
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) may seek funding from public and private sources to acquire and operate hydrogen vehicles and establish and operate publicly accessible hydrogen fueling stations. TxDOT must ensure that data on emissions from the vehicles, fueling stations, and related hydrogen production are monitored and compared with data on emissions from control vehicles with internal combustion engines that operate on fuels other than hydrogen. TxDOT must report the results of this monitoring, analysis, and comparison to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Reference [Texas Statutes, Transportation Code 201.618](http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/))
Laws and Regulations
Idle Reduction Requirement
Technologies: Idle Reduction
A motor vehicle may not idle for more than five consecutive minutes. This regulation does not apply to: 1) vehicles being serviced, provided that operation of the engine is essential to the repair; 2) vehicles delivering or accepting goods or merchandise for which engine assisted power is necessary and substitute alter...
A motor vehicle may not idle for more than five consecutive minutes. This regulation does not apply to: 1) vehicles being serviced, provided that operation of the engine is essential to the repair; 2) vehicles delivering or accepting goods or merchandise for which engine assisted power is necessary and substitute alternate power cannot be made available; or 3) vehicles requiring auxiliary power for an associate power need other than movement that cannot be substituted by an alternate power source provided that such operation does not cause or contribute to air pollution. Violators are subject to fines. Local boards of health, local police, and state and federal officials may enforce the state anti-idling law. (Reference [Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section 16A, and ](https://malegislature.gov/) and [Code of Massachusetts Regulations 310-7.11(1)(b)](https://www.mass.gov/code-of-massachusetts-regulations-cmr))
State Incentives
⚡ EVAlternative Fuel and Idle Reduction Grants
Technologies: Fuel Economy / Efficiency, Idle Reduction
The Small Business Advantage Grant Program provides matching grants of up to 80% of project costs, up to \$12,000, to enable a Pennsylvania small business to adopt or acquire energy-efficient or pollution prevention processes or equipment. Pennsylvania trucking companies and independent truckers may use the funding to ...
The Small Business Advantage Grant Program provides matching grants of up to 80% of project costs, up to \$12,000, to enable a Pennsylvania small business to adopt or acquire energy-efficient or pollution prevention processes or equipment. Pennsylvania trucking companies and independent truckers may use the funding to purchase U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay verified anti-idling technologies. Projects may not begin until applications are approved. Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the [Small Business Advantage Grant Program](https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/SmallBusinessOmbudsmanOffice/Pages/Small%20Business%20Advantage%20Grant.aspx) website.
Laws and Regulations
⚡ EVFleet Vehicle Procurement Requirements
Technologies: EVs, Fuel Economy / Efficiency, HEVs, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Natural Gas, PHEVs
When awarding a vehicle procurement contract, every city, county, and special district, including school and community college districts, may require that 75% of the passenger cars and/or light-duty trucks acquired be energy-efficient vehicles. This includes hybrid electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles that m...
When awarding a vehicle procurement contract, every city, county, and special district, including school and community college districts, may require that 75% of the passenger cars and/or light-duty trucks acquired be energy-efficient vehicles. This includes hybrid electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles that meet California's advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle standards. Vehicle procurement contract evaluations may consider fuel economy and life cycle factors for scoring purposes. (Reference [California Public Resources Code 25725-25726](http://www.oal.ca.gov/))
State Incentives
⚡ EVAlternative Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit
Technologies: Ethanol, EVs, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Natural Gas, PHEVs, Propane (LPG)
A state tax credit is available for alternative fuel vehicle fueling infrastructure installed in the state. The tax credit is equal to 50% of the infrastructure cost, up to a \$5,000 credit. This includes infrastructure for storing or dispensing an alternative fuel into a motor vehicle's fuel tank, as well as infrastru...
A state tax credit is available for alternative fuel vehicle fueling infrastructure installed in the state. The tax credit is equal to 50% of the infrastructure cost, up to a \$5,000 credit. This includes infrastructure for storing or dispensing an alternative fuel into a motor vehicle's fuel tank, as well as infrastructure used for charging electric vehicles. Eligible alternative fuels include natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, electricity, and any other fuel that is a least 85% ethanol or other alcohol. (Reference [New York Tax Law](http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO:){target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} 187-b)
Laws and Regulations
⚡ EVHeavy-Duty Idle Reduction Requirement
Technologies: Idle Reduction
Heavy-duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds may not idle for more than five consecutive minutes when the vehicle is not in motion. Exceptions apply, including when idling is necessary due to traffic conditions; to maintain temperatures (under regulation) for passenger comfort; to pr...
Heavy-duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds may not idle for more than five consecutive minutes when the vehicle is not in motion. Exceptions apply, including when idling is necessary due to traffic conditions; to maintain temperatures (under regulation) for passenger comfort; to provide auxiliary power or for maintenance purposes; to recharge batteries in hybrid electric vehicles; for electric vehicles; and for emergency service vehicles. (Reference [New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Regulations Chapter III, Subpart 217-3](http://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/regulations.html))