U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
Oregon Incentives and Laws
Last Updated October 2007
The Oregon legislature meets in January of odd-numbered years. During the session, the governor must sign or veto legislation within five days of transmittal (except Saturdays and Sundays) or it becomes law without signature. For legislation transmitted to the governor within the last five days of the session, the governor must act within 30 days of adjournment (except Saturdays and Sundays) or the legislation becomes law without signature.
Oregon is the home of the Columbia Willamette Clean Cities Coalition, Inc. (www.cwcleancities.org) and the Rogue Valley Clean Cities Coalition. Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.
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State Incentives
- Biofuels Use Tax Credit
- Biofuels Production Property Tax Exemption
- Alternative Fuel Production Facility and Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Tax Credit
- Alternative Fuel Loans
- Idle Reduction Incentives
- Biofuels Production and Distribution Grants - Portland
- Portland Biofuels Fueling Infrastructure Grants
State Laws and Regulations
- Renewable Fuels Mandate
- Biodiesel Quality Testing Procedures
- Biofuels Program Impact Studies
- Idle Reduction Weight Exemption
- Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards
- Vehicle Registration Requirement
- Hydrogen Promotion
- Global Warming Mitigation Initiative
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition and Fuel Use Requirements
- Pollution Control Equipment Exemption
- Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Registration Fees
- Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways
- Portland Renewable Fuels Mandate
- Portland Biofuels Use Requirement
Utilities/Private Incentives
There are currently no known utility or private incentives offered in Oregon.