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
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program:
This program provides a
comprehensive energy audit and rebates (up to $10,000) for home energy improvements
that reduce energy use, including but not limited to insulation, air sealing, and HVAC
upgrades.More information here 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