Louisiana Electric Laws and Incentives
State Incentives
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit
The state offers an income tax credit worth 20% of the cost of converting a vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel, 20% of the incremental cost of purchasing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) AFV or hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and 20% of the cost of constructing an alternative fuel fueling station. For the purchase of an OEM AFV or HEV, the tax credit cannot exceed 2% of the total cost of the vehicle or $1,500, whichever is less. Only vehicles registered in Louisiana can receive the tax credit. For the purpose of this incentive, alternative fuels include compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, methanol, ethanol, electricity, and any other fuels which meet or exceed federal clean air standards. (Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:38 and 47:287.757)
State Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Promotion
The Legislature of Louisiana urges the state Department of Economic Development and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to promote the use of alternative fuels and provide incentives for companies and consumers who use alternative fuels. (Reference Senate Concurrent Resolution 10, 2006)
Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways
Low-speed vehicles may only be used on roads that have a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, must be equipped with safety equipment as specified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500, and must be registered with the state's Office of Motor Vehicles. (Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:300.1)
Low-Speed Vehicle Support
The Legislature of Louisiana supports the commercial introduction of low-speed vehicles into the state as an energy efficient and economically beneficial form of transportation. The Legislature has urged the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles to use the maximum authorized inspection period for low-speed vehicles and that all parishes and municipalities involved in the inspection of motor vehicles exempt low-speed vehicles from such inspection. (Reference Senate Concurrent Resolution 112, 2005)
