Hydrogen Laws and Incentives in Nevada
The list below contains summaries of all Nevada laws and incentives related to hydrogen.
State Incentives
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Emissions Inspection Exemption
AFVs are exempt from Nevada’s emissions testing requirements. A new HEV is exempt from emissions inspection testing for the first five model years, after which the vehicle must comply with emissions inspection testing requirements on an annual basis. For more information, see the Nevada Emissions Control Program website.
(Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 445B.770, 445B.815 and 445B.825 )
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Infrastructure Grants Authorization
The Nevada Office of Energy administers the Nevada Clean Energy Fund to fund qualified clean energy projects, including any program, technology, product, or service that supports the deployment of AFVs and related infrastructure. Technologies that involve the combustion of fossil fuels are not eligible for funding. For more information, see the Nevada Clean Energy Fund website.
(Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 701B.930-995)
Authorization for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption
The Nevada Department of Transportation, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, may establish a program allowing federally certified alternative fuel vehicles to operate in HOV lanes regardless of the number of passengers.
(Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 484A.460 and 484A.463)
Funds for School District Alternative Fuel Use
A portion of any penalty assessed for violations of air pollution control laws must be deposited in the county school district fund where the violation occurred. The local air pollution control board must approve expenditures from the fund, which are limited to education programs on topics relating to air quality and projects to improve air quality, including the purchase and installation of equipment to retrofit district school buses to operate on biodiesel, compressed natural gas, or a similar fuel that reduces emissions.
(Reference Nevada Revised Statutes 445B.500)
Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Use Study
The Joint Interim Standing Committee on Growth and Infrastructure must study hydrogen production, storage, and technologies. The study must, among other things, assess the feasibility of using hydrogen as a transportation fuel in Nevada. The Committee must publish a report of their findings by January 1, 2025.
(Reference Senate Bill 451, 2023)
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support
California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington (signatory states) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the deployment of MDHD ZEVs through involvement in a Multi-State ZEV Task Force (Task Force).
In March 2022, the Task Force released a draft multi-state action plan to support electrification of MDHD vehicles. The Task Force will consider actions to accomplish the goals of the MOU, including limiting all new MDHD vehicles sales in the signatory states to ZEVs by 2050. The signatory states will also seek to accelerate the deployment of MHD ZEVs to benefit disadvantaged communities and explore opportunities to coordinate and partner with key stakeholders.
For more information, see the MHD ZEVs: Action Plan Development Process website.
State Fleet Vehicle Acquisition and Fuel Use Requirements
State agencies must transition light-duty vehicles to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2040 and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to ZEVs by 2050. To support these goals, state agencies must prioritize low emission vehicles when purchasing light-duty motor vehicles. State agencies that purchase a diesel vehicle must ensure the vehicle can use biodiesel fuel blends of at least 20%. When refueling gasoline and diesel vehicles, agencies must prioritize the purchase of ethanol and biodiesel fuel. Exceptions may apply.
(Reference Senate Bill 262, 2023)
Zero Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Incentive Authorization
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) must administer the Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive Program (Program) to provide incentives for the purchase of zero emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Eligible entities must own or operate diesel- or gasoline-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or fleets and include local governments, state agency fleets, school districts, nonprofit organizations, commercial fleets, and independent truck operators. Incentive amounts must be based on gross vehicle weight rating, and NDEP must offer increased incentive amounts for underserved communities. The State Environmental Commission must adopt regulations to guide the NDEP’s administration of the Program. Additional requirements apply.
(Reference Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 445B and Assembly Bill 184, 2023)
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Sales Requirements and Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards
Nevada adopted the California motor vehicle emissions and compliance requirements specified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. Manufacturers must meet the greenhouse gas emissions standard and the ZEV production and sales requirements, beginning with model year 2025. These regulations apply to all passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles. For more information, see the Clean Cars Nevada website.
(Reference Nevada Administrative Code 445B.2 through 445B.36, Nevada Administrative Regulation R093-20A through R093-20P, and Nevada Revised Statutes 445B.210, 445B.760, and 445B.835)
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