The Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center page is a deeply comprehensive page devoted to alternative fuels. Their statement that
“The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) provides information, data, and tools to help fleets, fuel providers, policymakers, cities, states, Clean Cities coalitions, and other transportation decision makers find ways to reach their energy, environmental, and economic goals through the use of alternative and renewable fuels, advanced vehicles, and other fuel-saving strategies.”
succinctly encapsulates the mission of this page. An excellent introduction to alternative fuels space.
Incentives
Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure: Covers tax credit for all electric vehicles and their charging infrastructures.
Tax incentives for consumer vehicles. This site has the most up to date information about incentives for consumer cars and trucks.
Federal and State Laws and Incentives. This lists all the federal and state laws and incentives for alternative vehicles and fuels.
Washington D.C. Utility Incentives
Energy Efficiency Program
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Energy Wise RewardsTM:
Enroll in Energy Wise Rewards now by choosing an energy-saving device and your participation level. You’ll receive a one-time Installation Credit of up to $80, monthly reward bill credits throughout the summer of up to $80, and your choice of energy-saving devices at no additional cost!More information here
Income-Qualified Programs
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):
LIHEAP assists income-eligible District households with heating and cooling energy costs. Eligible households may receive energy bill assistance between $250 and $1,800 as a one-time regular energy assistance benefit. This benefit is based on household size, total household income, heating source, and type of dwellingMore information here -
Solar For All Program:
Solar for All aims to bring the benefits of solar energy to 100,000 low to moderate income families in the District. DOEE is partnering with organizations across the District to install solar on single family homes and develop community solar projects to benefit renters and residents in multi-family buildings. All Solar for All participants should expect to see a 50% savings on their electricity bill over 15 years and can be proud to have gone solar!More information here
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Conversion and Infrastructure Tax Credit:
- Businesses and individuals are eligible for an income tax credit of 50% of the equipment and labor costs for the conversion of qualified AFVs, up to $19,000 per vehicle. A tax credit is also available for 50% of he equipment and labor costs for the purchase and installation of alternative fuel infrastructure on qualified AFV fueling property. The maximum credit is $1,000 per residential electric vehicle charging station, and $10,000 per publicly accessible AFV fueling station. Qualified alternative fuels include ethanol blends of at least 85%, natural gas, propane, biodiesel, electricity, and
hydrogen.
More information here
EmPOWER Maryland:
EmPower Maryland is a statewide initiative that offers a range of energy efficiency programs for residential and business customers, including Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Pepco, Delmarva Power, and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). The program includes rebates, incentives, and energy audits aimed at improving home and business energy efficiency.Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program:
The EVSE Rebate Program aims to
reduce the financial burden of acquiring and installing charging stations, and increase EV adoption in
support of the state’s EV deployment and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. The Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program provides funding assistance for eligible costs incurred
acquiring and installing qualified EV supply equipment, also referred to as charging stations.
Maryland Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs):
SRECs are special incentives designed to encourage the adoption of solar energy. This program provides credits that can be sold to utilities to meet Maryland’s renewable energy portfolio standards.Maryland Energy Administration (MEA).
EV Incentives
- Excise Tax Credit:
- $3,000 for qualifying zero-emission plug-in or fuel cell vehicles.
- PDF information here
Charger Rebates
- Residential: Up to $700, or 50% of charger + installation cost.
- Commercial: Up to $5,000, or 50% of project cost.
Virginia Utility Incentives
Dominion Energy Virginia Residential Energy Efficiency Programs:
Dominion Energy offers a variety of energy efficiency programs, such as free energy-saving kits, rebates, and home energy assessments, for residential customers to reduce energy use, lower costs, and improve home comfort.Virginia Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program:
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program:
An Electric Vehicle Rebate Program for the purchase of new and used electric motor vehicles to provide an incentive to increase electric vehicle awareness and adoption among residents. Residents who purchase a new electric motor vehicle from a participating dealer shall be eligible for a rebate of $2,500. A qualified resident who purchases such vehicle shall also be eligible for an additional $2,000 enhanced rebate.Charge Up Fairfax
- Benefit from both technical and financial assistance to install Level 2 EV Charging Station, starting with $8000 reimbursement grants (up to $12,000 for organizations classified as having high or very high vulnerability).
- Recent changes expands eligibility criteria to places of worship and other non-profit organizations
- It is now accepting applications on a rolling basis. Read more and apply here.