United States (Federal) Fueling/Recharging Station Builder or Operator
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program
The CMAQ Improvement Program provides funding to state departments of transportation (DOTs), municipal planning organizations (MPOs), and transit agencies for projects and programs in air quality non-attainment and maintenance areas that reduce transportation-related emissions. Eligible activities include transit improvements, travel demand management strategies, traffic flow improvements, purchasing idle reduction equipment, development of alternative fueling infrastructure, conversion of public fleet vehicles to operate on cleaner fuels, and outreach activities that provide assistance to diesel equipment and vehicle owners and operators regarding the purchase and installation of diesel retrofits. State DOTs and MPOs must give priority to projects and programs to include diesel retrofits and other cost-effective emissions reduction activities, and cost-effective congestion mitigation activities that provide air quality benefits. For more information, visit the CMAQ Web site. (Reference 23 U.S. Code 149. (Use the Search field to search for "23USC149"))
Point of Contact
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/index.html
Clean Fuels Grant Program
The Clean Fuels Grant Program assists designated ozone and carbon monoxide air quality nonattainment and maintenance areas in achieving or maintaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standards through grant funding. The program accelerates the deployment of advanced bus technologies by supporting the use of low-emission vehicles in transit fleets. The program assists transit agencies in purchasing low-emission buses and related equipment, constructing alternative fuel stations, modifying garage facilities to accommodate clean fuel vehicles, and assisting with the use of biodiesel. For more information, see the Clean Fuels Grant Program fact sheet. (Reference 49 U.S. Code 5308 (use the Search field to search for "49USC5308"), and 49 CFR 624 (use the Search field to search for "49CFR624"))
Point of Contact
Federal Transit Administration, Office of Program Management
U.S. Department of Transportation
Phone (202) 366-4020
http://www.fta.dot.gov/index.html
Clean Cities
The mission of Clean Cities is to advance the energy, economic, and environmental security of the United States by supporting local initiatives to adopt practices that reduce the use of petroleum in the transportation sector. Clean Cities carries out this mission through a network of more than 80 volunteer coalitions, which develop public/private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction. Clean Cities provides information about financial opportunities, coordinates technical assistance projects; updates and maintains databases and Web sites, and publishes fact sheets, newsletters, and related technical and informational materials. For more information, visit the Clean Cities Web site.
Point of Contact
U.S. Department of Energy
Phone (800) 342-5363
Fax (202) 586-4403
http://www.energy.gov
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit
A tax credit is available for up to 30% of the cost of installing alternative fueling equipment, not to exceed $30,000. Qualifying alternative fuels are natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, E85, or diesel fuel blends containing a minimum of 20% biodiesel. Fueling station owners who install qualified equipment at multiple sites are allowed to use the credit towards each location. Consumers who purchase residential fueling equipment may receive a tax credit of $1,000. The credit is effective for equipment put into service after December 31, 2005, and before December 31, 2009; the credit for hydrogen fueling property expires December 31, 2014. Form 8911 (PDF 247 KB) provides additional information and must be used in order to claim the tax credit. (Reference 26 U.S. Code 30C) Download Adobe Reader
Point of Contact
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Phone (800) 829-1040
http://www.irs.gov/
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Signed Into Law
President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 (House Resolution 6), designed to improve vehicle fuel economy and help reduce U.S. dependence on oil. EISA aims to increase the supply of alternative fuel sources by setting a mandatory Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requiring transportation fuel sold in the U.S. to contain a minimum of 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels by 2022, including advanced and cellulosic biofuels and biomass-based diesel. In addition, the law requires the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard to reach 35 miles per gallon by the year 2020. The EISA is projected to reduce energy consumption by 7% and greenhouse gas emissions by 9% by 2030. For a summary of the major provisions set forth by the legislation, visit the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 page of the Federal Incentives & Laws Web site. The complete legislation can be viewed on the Library of Congress Web site.
National Fuel Cell Bus Technology Development Program (NFCBP)
The goal of the NFCBP is to facilitate the development of commercially viable fuel cell bus technologies and related infrastructure with funding awarded through a competitive grant process. Priority consideration is given to applicants that have successfully managed advanced transportation technology projects, including projects related to hydrogen and fuel cell public transportation operations, for a period of at least five years. A minimum 50% non-federal cost share is required. For more information, see the NFCBP fact sheet. (Reference 49 U.S. Code 5309)
Point of Contact
Federal Transit Administration, Office of Program Management
U.S. Department of Transportation
Phone (202) 366-4020
http://www.fta.dot.gov/index.html
Biobased Transportation Research Funding
The Surface Transportation Research, Development, and Deployment (STRDD) program funds activities to promote innovation in transportation infrastructure, services, and operations. A portion of the funding made available to the STRDD program is set aside for the Biobased Transportation Research program to carry out biobased research of national importance at research centers and through the National Biodiesel Board. For more information, see the STRDD Program fact sheet. (Reference 23 U.S. Code 502 and 7 U.S. Code 8109)
Point of Contact
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/index.html
Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) Program
The goal of the VALE program is to reduce ground level emissions at commercial service airports located in designated ozone and carbon monoxide air quality nonattainment and maintenance areas. The VALE program provides funding through the Airport Improvement Program and the Passenger Facility Charges program for the purchase of low-emission vehicles, development of fueling and recharging stations, implementing gate electrification, and other airport air quality improvements. (Reference 49 U.S. Code 40101)
Point of Contact
Jake Plante
Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Environmental Office
U.S. Department of Transportation
Phone (202) 493-4875
jake.plante@faa.gov
http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/environmental/vale/
