Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion Rebate Program (Arkansas)

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Summary

Last modified on May 24, 2011.

Financial Incentive Program

Place Arkansas


Name Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion Rebate Program
Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Applicable Sector Transportation
Eligible Technologies Renewable Transportation Fuels
Active Incentive No
Implementing Sector State/Territory
Energy Category Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
Amount 50%








Maximum Incentive 2,000 or 1,000 for ethanol, methane, LPG






Program Administrator Arkansas Department of Economic Development


References DSIRE[1]


Summary

This program, which is administered by the Arkansas Department of Economic Development, provides a 50% rebate for the cost of conversion of a vehicle to alternative fuels. Eligible renewable fuels include: liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), electricity, ethanol or methanol. For CNG, LNG and electric conversions, the maximum rebate is $2,000 and, for LPG, ethanol and methanol, the maximum rebate is $1,000. The rebate is also available for the purchase of a new, factory-equipped alternative fuel vehicle. In this case, the rebate totals 50% of the added cost of the vehicle being adapted for alternative fuel use.

The original allocated fund for these rebates totaled $250,000. To date, 90 rebates have been made (28 for CNG and 62 for LPG) totaling $76,700. Rebates will be available on a first come, first serve basis until the funds are exhausted. It should be noted that those eligible for this program may be eligible for one of two federal tax deduction programs. The Federal government offers a deduction of up to $2,000 for the conversion of vehicles to qualified clean fuel burning vehicles, and a deduction of 10% of the purchase price up to $4,000 for electric vehicles.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name Reda Bowen
Department Arkansas Department of Economic Development
Division Arkansas Energy Office
Address One State Capitol Mall, Suite 4B/215
Place Little Rock, Arkansas
Zip/Postal Code 72201
Phone (501) 682-6103


Email rbowen@1800ARKANSAS.com



  • Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1  "Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)"