Illinois Incentives and Laws

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Alternative Fuel Rebates

The Illinois Alternate Fuels Rebate Program (Rebate Program) provides a rebate for 80% of the incremental cost of purchasing an AFV (up to $4,000), 80% of the cost of federally certified AFV conversions (up to $4,000), and for the incremental cost of purchasing alternative fuels. Eligible fuels for the program include E85, diesel fuel blends containing at least 20% biodiesel (B20), natural gas, propane, electricity, and hydrogen. To be eligible, a vehicle must be an on-road vehicle, licensed, and legal to drive on public roads. For all rebates the AFV, conversion system, or alternative fuel must be purchased from an Illinois-based company or vendor. Hybrid electric vehicles are not eligible. The E85 fuel rebate is up to $450, or $340 per year (depending on vehicle miles traveled), for three years for each flexible fuel vehicle that uses E85 at least half the time. The biodiesel fuel rebate (for B20 and higher blends) is for 80% of the incremental cost of the biodiesel fuel, as compared to conventional diesel. The Rebate Program is open to all Illinois residents, businesses, government units (except federal government), and organizations located in Illinois. (Reference 415 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/30)

Point of Contact

Darwin Burkhart
Manager, Clean Air Programs
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition
Phone (217) 524-5008
Fax (217) 524-4710
darwin.burkhart@illinois.gov
http://www.epa.state.il.us/air/