New Hampshire Propane 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:
- An anti-idling policy;
- 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;
- 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;
- All vehicle purchases be in compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) if applicable;
- A waiver procedure for requesting vehicles not on the approved Department of Administrative Services vehicle list;
- Additional measures to promote fuel conservation.
(Reference Executive Order 2005-4)
