U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Vehicle Technologies Program – Energy Policy Act (EPAct)

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) was passed by Congress to reduce our nation's dependence on imported petroleum by requiring certain fleets to acquire alternative fuel vehicles, which are capable of operating on nonpetroleum fuels. The U.S. Department of Energy administers the regulations through the:

• Federal Fleet Requirements
• State and Alternative Fuel Provider Rule
• Private and Local Government Fleet Rule
• Alternative Fuel Designation Authority

This site focuses on the regulatory activities of EPAct. For general information on alternative fuels and vehicles, visit the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center.

To learn more about how EPAct was formed, read EPAct: Alternative Fuels for Energy Security, Cleaner Air (PDF 258 KB). Download Adobe Reader.