North Carolina |
Alternative Fuel and Idle Reduction Grants |
State Incentives |
Alternative Fuel and Idle Reduction Grants
Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality provides grants for the incremental cost of original equipment manufacturer alternative fuel vehicles, vehicle conversions, and implementing idle reduction programs. Funding is not currently available for this incentive (verified August 2016). For more information see the Diesel Emission Reductions Grants website.
Point of Contact
Phyllis Jones
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Phone: (919) 707-8424
Fax: (919) 707-8424
phyllis.d.jones@ncdenr.gov
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North Carolina |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Support |
State Incentives |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Support
Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
The Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) project provides grant funding to reducing transportation-related emissions in nonattainment and maintenance counties for National Ambient Air Quality Standards. A project that is adjacent to these areas may also be eligible for funding if the project will reduce emissions in eligible counties. The North Carolina Department of Transportation funds the CFAT project, which covers three broad areas: education and outreach; project funding; and recognition of exemplary activities. For 2016-2017 funding cycles, financial support is available for AFVs, fueling infrastructure, idle reduction technologies, vehicle telematics, and diesel retrofits. For more information, including current requests for proposals, see the CFAT website.
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North Carolina |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Goal |
Laws and Regulations |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Goal
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
North Carolina established a goal that at least 75% of new or replacement state government light-duty cars and trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less must be AFVs or low emission vehicles. (Reference North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.107C)
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North Carolina |
Alternative Fuel Use and Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Requirements |
Laws and Regulations |
Alternative Fuel Use and Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Requirements
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
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))
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North Carolina |
Ethanol Blend Labeling Requirements |
Laws and Regulations |
Ethanol Blend Labeling Requirements
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
Pumps that dispense ethanol-blended gasoline available for purchase must be labeled with the registered brand name and the volume percentage, or blend level, of the ethanol (10% or less, 10-15%, 15-85% or 85%). The labels must be affixed to the front panel of the pump in a position that is clearly visible to the vehicle driver. Graphics requirements apply. (Reference North Carolina Administrative Code Title 2, Chapter 42, Subchapter .0401 and North Carolina General Statutes 119-27.2)
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North Carolina |
Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption |
State Incentives |
Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption
Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
The retail sale, use, storage, and consumption of alternative fuels is exempt from the state retail sales and use tax. (Reference North Carolina General Statutes 105-164.13)
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North Carolina |
Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Fund |
State Incentives |
Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Fund
Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
The North Carolina State Energy Office administers the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) Credit Banking and Selling Program, which enables the state to generate funds from the sale of EPAct 1992 credits. The funds that EPAct credit sales generate are deposited into the Alternative Fuel Revolving Fund (Fund) for state agencies to offset the incremental costs of purchasing biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20) or ethanol blends of at least 85% (E85), developing alternative fueling infrastructure, and purchasing AFVs and hybrid electric vehicles. Funds are distributed to state departments, institutions, and agencies in proportion to the number of EPAct credits generated by each. For the purposes of this program, alternative fuels include 100% biodiesel (B100), biodiesel blends of at least B20, ethanol blends of at least E85, compressed natural gas, propane, and electricity. The Fund also covers additional projects approved by the Energy Policy Council. (Reference North Carolina General Statutes 143-58.4, 143-58.5, 143-341, and 136-28.13)
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North Carolina |
Ethanol Blend Requirement |
Laws and Regulations |
Ethanol Blend Requirement
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
Suppliers that import gasoline for sale in North Carolina must offer fuel that is not pre-blended with fuel alcohol but that is suitable for future blending. Future contract provisions that restrict distributors or retailers from blending gasoline with fuel alcohol are void. (Reference North Carolina General Statutes 75-90, 105-449.60)
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North Carolina |
Bond Exemption for Small Biofuels Suppliers |
State Incentives |
Bond Exemption for Small Biofuels Suppliers
Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
Fuel blenders or suppliers of ethanol or biodiesel are not required to file a bond with the North Carolina Department of Revenue when the expected motor fuel tax liability is less than $2,000. (Reference North Carolina General Statutes 105-449.72)
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