U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
Rhode Island Incentives and Laws
Last Updated August 2008
The Rhode Island legislature meets annually from the first working day of January to late June. During the session, the governor must sign or veto legislation within six days after transmittal (except Sundays) or it becomes law without signature. For bills transmitted after session adjournment, the governor must act within 10 days after transmittal or the legislation becomes law without signature.
Rhode Island is the home of the Ocean State, Inc. Clean Cities Coalition (www.uri.edu/cels/ceoc/osccc.html). Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.
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State Incentives
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Loans
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credit
- Biodiesel Tax Exemption
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Exemption - Warren
State Laws and Regulations
- State Agency Petroleum Reduction Plan
- Clean School Bus Program
- Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Requirements
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Acquisition Requirements
- Idle Reduction Requirement
- Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways
Utilities/Private Incentives
There are currently no known utility or private incentives offered in Rhode Island.