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 Purchase 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
 
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
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 Available on a first-come, first-served basis starting September 1 of each odd-numbered year
GreenSense Incentive Program*
for Denton Municipal Electric (DME) customers
EVs and PHEVs $300 No Deadline
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 Infrastructure Tax Credit Installation of alternative fuel infrastructure equipment, include EV charging infrastructure Up to 30% tax credit December 31, 2032
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
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 Available on a first-come, first-served basis starting September 1 of each odd-numbered year
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
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 purchase 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
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program
 
Eligible projects must fulfill one of the following grant categories: 

Community Charging and Fueling Program Grants for publicly accessible alternative fuel infrastructure

Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants for alternative fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors
Minimum award size of $1 million May 30, 2023
Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program Purchase or lease new on-road alternative fuel vehicles 

Additional funding available for refueling infrastructure for grant funded vehicles
Class 1 vehicles: $17,000
Class 2-3 vehicles: $23,000
Class 4-6 vehicles: $40,000
Class 7-8 vehicles: $80,000

Infrastructure grant amount may not exceed 10% of total requested grant amount 
May 16, 2023
North Texas Clean Diesel Project 2021  Replace or repower diesel vehicles and equipment
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Transport refrigeration unit (TRU) trailer replacement
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Drayage truck replacement
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Locomotive engine repower and idle control strategies
45% cost if new is electric, 60% for repowers

35% cost if new is powered by engine certified to California Air Resources Board (CARB) optional low NOx standards, 50% for repowers

25% for all others, 40% for repowers
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45% of eligible TRU replacement costs
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50% of eligible drayage truck replacement costs
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40% of cost of Locomotive Idle Control Strategies
April 14, 2023
North Texas Freight Terminal Electrification  Electrified parking spaces 30% of eligible project costs April 14, 2023
Texas Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants Replace or repower of select non-road and stationary equipment Up to 80% of the eligible incremental cost April 4, 2023
Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program Replace or repower a heavy-duty or medium-duty motor vehicle with a CNG, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), or LPG Up to 90% of the incremental cost March 31, 2023
GreenSense Incentive Program*
for Denton Municipal Electric (DME) customers
EVs and PHEVs $300 No Deadline
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 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)
Grants for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Improvements at Public School Facilities Clean energy and energy efficiency $500,000,000 Until expended
New Technology Implementation Grant Program New technology projects that reduce emissions from stationary sources, upstream and midstream oil and gas activities, or renewable energy electricity storage projects 50% of eligible project costs April 4, 2023
North Texas Freight Terminal Electrification  Electrified parking spaces 30% of eligible project costs To Be Determined
Rural Energy for America Program Renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements Loans up to 75% of eligible project costs, grants up to 40% of eligible project costs March 31, 2023
Take a Load Off, Texas Incentive Programs Energy efficiency 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