Many states are surging ahead of North Carolina in the use and production of alternative fuels and vehicles. It is critical for you to contact state legislators about moving forward with alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies so that North Carolina doesn't lag behind. Click on the links for more information about these bills.
- S842/H905 - Alternative Fuels Tax Credit/Study Renewable Fuels Credit
Summary: Provides a state tax credit equivalent to half of the federal tax credit for alternative fuel vehicles and refueling infrastructure.
(H905: Rep Bryant decided to move forward with H906 instead for the AFV tax credits, now H905 is a bill to study renewable energy and energy efficiency tax credits) - H906 - Alternative Fuels Tax Credits
Summary: A $2,000 tax credit is provided for vehicles that operate on natural gas, propane and electricity - S1066 - Tax Credit for Alternative Fuel Facilities/Vehicles
Summary: Provides a 30% tax credit for refueling infrastructure for biodiesel, ethanol (E85), propane, natural gas and electricity for motor vehicles - H1257 - Medium Speed Vehicles
Summary: Provides a definition for medium-speed vehicles to allow for use on NC roads - H902 - Up B-20 Biodiesel Purchases for School Buses
Summary: Increased percentage of B20 from 2% to 5% of fuel used by NC school buses - S457/H606 - Technical Definition of Biodiesel
Summary: Provides technical definition of biodiesel - S202 - House Budget Bill Section 20A.5
Summary: Extends current requirement set to expire Jan 1, 2010 for state fleet to displacement 20% petroleum use to July 1, 2011 - H1079 - Energy Efficient State Motor Fleet
Summary: Requires that every request for proposals for new passenger motor vehicles to be purchased by the Department tostate a preference for vehicles that have a fuel economy for the new vehicle's model year that is in the top fifteen percent (15%) of its class of comparable automobiles