Nevada Incentives and Laws

Last Updated August 2007

Nevada is the home of the Las Vegas Regional, Inc. (www.lasvegascleancities.org), and the Eastern Sierra Regional, Inc. Clean Cities Coalitions. Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.

State Incentives

There are currently no known State incentives offered in Nevada.

State Laws and Regulations

Funds for Alternative Fuel Use

A portion of any penalty assessed for violations of air pollution control laws must be deposited in the county school district fund of the county where the violation occurred. Expenditures from such a fund must be approved by the local air pollution control board and are limited to: 1) programs of education on topics relating to air quality; and 2) projects to improve air quality, including the purchase and installation of equipment to retrofit school buses within the school district using biodiesel, compressed natural gas, or a similar fuel formulated to reduce gasoline and diesel fuel emissions. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 445B.500, and Senate Bill 60, 2007)

Provision for Establishment of Alternative Fuel Incentives

In conjunction with the Department of Business and Industry, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is authorized to develop and administer a program to provide incentives to encourage the use of alternative fuels in motor vehicles, specifically by individuals and others not required by state statute to purchase alternative fuel vehicles. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 486A.200)

Alternative Fuel Tax

Special fuels have a reduced special fuels tax: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used to operate a motor vehicle is taxed at a rate of $0.22 per gallon, and compressed natural gas (CNG) used to operate a motor vehicle is taxed at a rate of $0.21 per gallon. For the purpose of taxing the sale or use of LPG or CNG, 125 cubic feet of CNG or LPG is considered equal to one gallon of special fuel. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 366.190 and 366.197)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirement

Fleets containing 10 or more vehicles that are owned, leased, or operated by the state, a state agency, or a political subdivision of the state in a county whose population is 100,000 or more are mandated to acquire AFVs or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certified ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs). Beginning in fiscal year 2000 and each year thereafter, 90% of new vehicles obtained by covered fleets must be either AFVs or certified ULEVs. A fleet may meet the acquisition requirements by converting existing or newly acquired vehicles to operate on alternative fuels. An AFV acquired in compliance with this mandate must operate solely on the alternative fuel except when operating in an area where the appropriate alternative fuel is unavailable. Fleets with buses and/or heavy-duty vehicles are included. (Reference Nevada Administrative Code 486A.010 through 486A.250 and Nevada Revised Statutes 486A.010 through 486A.180)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Emissions Inspection Exemption

AFVs are exempt from the emissions testing requirements of the Nevada Emissions Control Program. HEVs are exempt from emission inspection testing until the model year of the vehicle is six years old. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 445B.770 through 445B.825, and Senate Bill 161, 2007)

Idle Reduction Requirement

A person may not idle the engine of a diesel truck or a bus for more than 15 consecutive minutes. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to diesel trucks or buses: for which the State Environmental Commission has issued a variance from this requirement; which are emergency vehicles; used for removal of snow; used to repair or maintain other vehicles; which are stopped due to traffic congestion; which are undergoing repair or maintenance; producing emissions that are contained and treated according to State Environmental Commission methods; which must idle to perform a specific task. (Reference Nevada Administrative Code 445B.576)

Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

A low-speed vehicle is defined as a four-wheeled motor vehicle with an unladen weight of 1,800 pounds or less, that is capable of operating at a speed of at least 20 miles per hour (mph) but not greater than 25 mph. Low-speed vehicles are subject to all the provisions applicable to a motor vehicle, and the drivers of low-speed vehicles are subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle. The operator of a low-speed vehicle is not allowed to operate the vehicle on any roadway with a speed limit of greater than 35 mph. (Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 484.527)

Utilities/Private Incentives

There are currently no known utility or private incentives offered in Nevada.

Points of Contact:

NAME/EMAIL	AGENCY	TITLE	PHONE/FAX
Dan Hyde dhyde@lasvegasnevada.gov	Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition, Inc.	Executive Director and Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (702) 229-6971 Fax: (702) 464-5735
James Brandmueller jbrandmu@nvbell.net	Eastern Sierra Regional Clean Cities Coalition, Inc.	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (775) 323-5879 Fax: (775) 329-2124
Mike Bednarz michael.bednarz@netl.doe.gov	U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory	Project Manager	Phone: (412) 386-4862 Fax: (412) 386-4561
Nick Haven nhaven@trpa.org	Tahoe Transportation District	Principal Transportation Planner	Phone: (775) 588-4547 x256 Fax: (775) 588-4527
Collette Craig collette.craig@gsa.gov	U.S. General Services Administration	AFV Contact, Region 9	Phone: (928) 524-3975 Fax: (928) 524-2324