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West Virginia E85 Laws and Incentives


State Incentives

Alternative Fuel School Bus Incentive

Any county that uses an acceptable alternative fuel, including compressed natural gas (CNG), for the operation of all or any portion of its school bus system is eligible for a reimbursement from the West Virginia Department of Education of up to 95% of the county's transportation cost for maintenance, operation, and related costs incurred from using the alternatively fueled school buses. A county qualifying for this allowance for alternative fuel use must submit a plan which includes the future use of the alternatively fueled school buses to the Department of Education. (Reference West Virginia Code 18-9A-7)

State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Promotion

The Division of Energy is established to promote energy efficiency, increase the development and production of domestic energy sources, and increase public awareness of the environmental impacts of energy use and production. The Division of Energy is required to submit and implement a development plan that addresses fuel efficiency and alternative energy, including the implementation of clean, renewable energy sources such as landfill gas, fuel cells, renewable hydrogen fuel technologies, waste-to-ethanol fuel, and coal-based liquid fuels. (Reference West Virginia Code 5B-2F-2)

Alternative Fuel Production Subsidy Prohibition

Incentives or subsidies from political subdivisions for the production of alternative fuels are prohibited by law, with exceptions for certain coal-based liquid fuels. (Reference West Virginia Code 8-27A-3 and 11-13D-3d)

Provision for Establishment of Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements

The Secretary of Administration has the authority to require that up to 75% of a state agency's fleet be made up of AFVs. To meet these requirements, AFVs may be purchased or leased, or existing vehicles may be converted to operate using alternative fuels. (Reference West Virginia Code 5A-2A-2)