Air Quality Funding

 

Funding for Consumer Alternative Fuel Vehicle
and Infrastructure Purchases
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Acronyms

EV - Electric Vehicle PHEV - Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
CNG - Compressed Natural Gas LPG - Liquefied Petroleum Gas
FCEV - Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating



Comprehensive List of Annual Funding for Vehicles and Infrastructure [Excel]

Funding for Consumer Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Purchases

AFDC Federal and State Laws and Incentives - Comprehensive list of all the incentives available for alternative fuel vehicles or infrastructure

 
Program/Incentive Eligible Activities Funding Amount Deadline to Apply
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit Installation of qualified residential fueling equipment, such as EV charging infrastructure Up to $1,000 tax credit December 31, 2032
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit* New EV, PHEV, or FCEV with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or less with final assembly in North America
$2,500 - $7,500 tax credit
No Deadline
 
Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program Repairing and replacing existing chargers that are broken or non-operational $100 million total, up to 80% of total project cost November 13, 2023
GreenSense Incentive Program*
for Denton Municipal Electric (DME) customers
EVs and PHEVs $300 No Deadline
Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program* New purchase or lease of a light-duty EV, PHEV, or FCEV Up to $2,500 Opening October 2023
Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Credit*
 
Used EV, PHEV, or FCEV with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or less Up to $4,000 tax credit No Deadline
Texas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan Installation of DCFC stations in designated EV study areas along Alternative Fuel Corridors Up to 80% of the total project cost October 16, 2023
United Cooperative Services Rebates 
for United Cooperative Services customers
Electric vehicle charger 50% up to $500 on a Level 2 (240 Volt) EV charger End of 2023 or until funds are depleted
 
 *Can be combined
 

Funding for Fleet Vehicles and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure

AFDC Federal and State Laws and Incentives - Comprehensive list of all the incentives available for alternative fuel vehicles or infrastructure

Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Introduction Video 

 
Program/Incentive Eligible
Activities
Funding
Amount
Deadline to Apply
Alternative Fuel Excise Tax Credit Alternative fuel sold or used as a fuel to operate a motor vehicle $0.50 per gallon (GGE for natural gas and propane) December 31, 2024
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit Installation of alternative fuel infrastructure equipment in eligible locations, including EV charging infrastructure Up to 30% tax credit December 31, 2032
Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit* New EV, PHEV, or FCEV
15% of the purchase price for PHEVs

30% of the purchae price for EVs and PHEVs

Maximum tax credit of $7,500 for vehicles under 14,000 lbs. GVWR and $40,000 for vehicles over 14,000 lbs. GVWR
No Deadline
North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction 2023 Call for Partners Replacement or repower of eligible heavy-duty diesel vehicles or equipment Up to 45% cost if new vehicle is electric; up to 60% for electric repowers

Up to 35% cost if new is powered by engine certified to CARB optional low-NOx standards; up to 50% for low-NOx repowers

Up to 25% cost for all others; up to 40% for all other repowers
October 20, 2023
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit* New EV, PHEV, or FCEV with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or less with final assembly in North America $2,500 - $7,500 tax credit No Deadline
GreenSense Incentive Program*
for Denton Municipal Electric (DME) customers
EVs and PHEVs $300 No Deadline
Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program* New purchase or lease of a light-duty EV, PHEV, or FCEV Up to $2,500 Opening October 2023
TxVEMP All-Electric Grant Program






 
Replacement or repower of eligible heavy-duty diesel vehicles or equipment or installation of refueling infrastructure Up to 100% of the incremental cost of the project for government entities

Up to 75% for nongovernmental entities
First-come, first-served until August 31, 2025
 *Can be combined


Funding for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects

DSIRE - Provides info on federal and state programs related to renewables, fuel cells, and energy efficiency

DOE Solar Research And Development Funding Programs

EPA Clean Energy Programs

Program/Incentive Eligible Activities Funding Amount Deadline to Apply
Energy Efficiency and Climate Justice Block Grants Clean energy and energy efficiency $3,000,000,000 To remain available through September 30, 2026
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Energy efficiency and conservation projects including energy planning, renewable energy, electric vehicles, community electric infrastructure, and workforce development Varies per government entity, vouchers available to lessen administrative burden  Pre-Award Information Sheet due April 28, 2023
Application deadline January 31, 2024
Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas Clean energy and energy efficiency $1,000,000,000 $200,000,000 appropriated annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 (to remain available until expended)
Take a Load Off, Texas Incentive Programs Energy efficiency measures Varies No Deadline

 

Other Funding Resources

Better Buildings Financing Navigator
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Guidebook, Pages 155-225 (PDF)
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Resource Hub 
DSIRE - Provides info on federal and state programs related to renewables, fuel cells, and energy efficiency
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Guidebook Programs List
IRA Tax Credits for Clean Energy and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
EPA Funding Announcements from the IRA and BIL
EV Incentives for Consumers