New Hampshire Electric Laws and Incentives

State Laws and Regulations

Idle Reduction and Fuel Efficient, Low Emission Vehicle Acquisition Requirements

State agencies and departments are required to implement a Clean Fleets Program in accordance with the recommendations of the Energy Efficiency in State Government Steering Committee, including but not limited to the following components:

1. An anti-idling policy;
2. A highway fuel economy rating of at least 27.5 miles per gallon (mpg) for all new passenger and light-duty vehicles and at least 20 mpg for all new light-duty trucks except for emergency and law enforcement vehicles;
3. All new passenger and light-duty vehicles be certified as low emission vehicles in accordance with the recommendations of the Energy Efficiency in State Government Steering Committee;
4. All vehicle purchases be in compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) if applicable;
5. A waiver procedure for requesting vehicles not on the approved Department of Administrative Services vehicle list;
6. Additional measures to promote fuel conservation.

(Reference Executive Order 2005-4)

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Access to Roadways

An NEV is any four-wheel electric vehicle capable of achieving a top speed between 20 and 25 miles per hour, and complies with the federal safety standards in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 571.500. NEVs may only be used on roads that have a posted speed limit 35 mph or less. (Reference New Hampshire Revised Statutes Title XXI, Chapters 259:66-b; 265:158; and 266:114)