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Biodiesel Laws and Incentives in Vermont

The list below contains summaries of all Vermont laws and incentives related to biodiesel.

Laws and Regulations

Carbon Reduction Strategy

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) must develop a carbon reduction strategy. To do so, VTrans must:

  • Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and programs to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions;
  • Work with stakeholders and the public to identify ways to reduce transportation sector GHG emissions; and,
  • Determine how federal funds will be used to address transportation resilience.
VTrans published a report detailing their findings in November 2023. For more information, see the VTrans Carbon Reduction Strategy website.

(Reference House Bill 479, 2023)

State Incentives

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Reduction Grants

Through the Vermont Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants Program, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) provides funding to local, state and regional agencies or departments, businesses, institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects focused on reducing emissions from diesel engines and vehicles. Qualifying heavy-duty vehicles include buses and Class 5-8 trucks. Projects eligible for funding are as follows:

  • Verified emission control technologies;
  • Verified idle reduction technologies;
  • Verified aerodynamic technologies and low rolling resistance tires;
  • Certified engine replacements;
  • Alternative fuel conversions; and,
  • Certified vehicle or equipment replacements.

All technologies and engines must be certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Alternative fuels include, but are not limited to, natural gas, propane, and electricity. Cost share requirements vary by project. For more information, including application details, see the DEC Diesel Emissions Reduction Assistance website.

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