U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
Iowa Incentives and Laws
Last Updated June 2008
The Iowa legislature meets annually from mid-January to mid-April. During the session, the governor must sign or veto legislation within three days after transmittal (except Sundays) or it becomes law without signature. Legislation transmitted within the last three days of the session must be signed or vetoed within 30 days after the date of adjournment (except Sundays) or the legislation becomes law without signature.
Iowa is the home of the Iowa Clean Cities Coalition (www.energy.iowa.gov/ICCC/index.html). Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.
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State Incentives
- Ethanol Blend Retailer Tax Credit
- E85 Retailer Tax Credit
- Biodiesel Tax Credit
- Biofuels Infrastructure Grants
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Demonstration Grants
- Alternative Fuel Loan Program
- Alternative Fuel Production Loans
- Alternative Fuel Production Tax Credits
- Alternative Fuel Research and Development
State Laws and Regulations
- Renewable Fuels Promotion and Education
- E85 Fuel Exclusivity Contract Regulations
- Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
- Renewable Fuel Labeling Requirement
- Regional Biofuels Promotion Plan
- State Fleet Biofuels Use and Fuel Efficiency
- Ethanol Blended Fuel Use Requirement
- Biodiesel Decal and Fuel Use
- Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) Acquisition Requirements
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Conversion Registration
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Registration Fee
- Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways
Utilities/Private Incentives
There are currently no known utility or private incentives offered in Iowa.