Nebraska

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Fueling Infrastructure Loans

The Nebraska Energy Office administers the Dollar and Energy Saving Loans Program (Program). The Program makes low-cost loans available for a variety of alternative fuel projects, including: the replacement of conventional vehicles with AFVs; the purchase of new AFVs; the conversion of conventional vehicles to operate on alternative fuels; and the construction or purchase of a fueling station or equipment. Dedicated AFVs are eligible, and loans may go towards a portion of the cost of dual-fuel vehicles. The maximum loan amount is $150,000 per borrower, and the interest rate is 5% or less.

Point of Contact

General Inquiries
Nebraska State Energy Office
Phone (402) 471-2867
Fax (402) 471-3064
energy@nebraska.gov
http://www.neo.ne.gov/loan/index.html

Alternative Fuel Tax Refund

The Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Division of the Nebraska Department of Revenue will refund taxes paid on compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas when the fuel is used to operate buses capable of carrying seven or more passengers within or near a municipality. (Reference Nebraska Statutes 66-6,109.01)

Alternative Fuel Excise Tax

An excise tax of $0.105 per gallon or gallon equivalent is imposed on all compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sold for use in registered motor vehicles; this excise tax is reduced to $0.075 per gallon or gallon equivalent beginning July 1, 2009. Additionally, each retailer of such fuel must pay an excise tax of $0.02 per gallon or gallon equivalent on all LPG and CNG fuel sold for use in registered motor vehicles; the excise tax for retailers increases to $0.028 per gallon or gallon equivalent beginning July 1, 2009. Additional taxes as specified annually under these statutes may apply. (Reference Nebraska Statutes 66-6,100; 66-6,107; 66-6,108; and 66-6,109)