Washington Loans and Leases
Alternative Fuel Grant and Loan Program
The Energy Freedom Program (Program) is established within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED), and administered by the Director of the CTED in consultation with other state agencies. The Program awards low-interest loans and grants through a competitive application process. Eligible projects include: research and development of new and renewable energy and biofuel sources, including biomass, solar, and wind power; renewable energy and alternative fuel infrastructure, facilities, and technologies; and research and development to develop markets for alternative fuel byproducts. Funding for the Program is provided by the Energy Freedom Loan Account and the Green Energy Incentive Account. The Program expires June 30, 2016.
Construction of new alternative fueling facilities as well as upgrades and expansion of existing fueling infrastructure offered to the public are eligible for funding of up to $50,000 per fueling infrastructure project. Funding for fueling infrastructure projects will only be awarded if the project is located within a 'green highway zone' in the state, which is a designated area within reasonable proximity of Washington Interstates 5, 90, and 82.
(Reference Revised Code of Washington 43.325)
