Hydrogen Laws and Incentives in Oklahoma
The list below contains summaries of all Oklahoma laws and incentives related to hydrogen.
Laws and Regulations
Access to State Alternative Fueling Stations
The Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) Fleet Management Division may construct, install, acquire, operate, and provide alternative fueling infrastructure where public access to alternative fuel infrastructure is not readily available. OMES must discontinue public access to their fueling stations if a privately owned alternative fueling station opens within a five-mile radius. Alternative fuels include natural gas, propane, ethanol, methanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hydrogen.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 74-78 and 74-130.2)
Alternative Fuel Technician Training
The Alternative Fuels Technician Certification Act (Act) regulates the training, testing, and certification of technicians and trainees who install, modify, repair, or renovate equipment used in alternative fueling infrastructure and in the conversion of any engine to operating on an alternative fuel. Alternative fuels include propane, natural gas, methanol, ethanol, electricity, hydrogen, biodiesel, and more. This includes original equipment manufacturer engines dedicated to operating on an alternative fuel. Electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging infrastructure, and EV technicians must also comply with the rules and regulations of this Act.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 40-142.1 through 40-142.16)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements
All school and government fleets may convert their vehicles to operate on alternative fuels, and all school districts should consider purchasing only vehicles able to operate on alternative fuels. Alternative fuels include natural gas, propane, ethanol, methanol, electricity, biodiesel, hydrogen, and more. School and government vehicles capable of operating on an alternative fuel must use the fuel whenever a fueling station is located within a five-mile radius of the respective school district or government department and the price of the alternative fuel is cost competitive with the displaced conventional fuel. If school and government vehicles must be fueled outside the five-mile radius and no fueling station is reasonably available, the school and government vehicles are exempt from this requirement.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 74-130.2 and 74-130.3)
Alternative Fuels Technician Certificates
The Department of Labor (DOL) will issue a certificate to any person who has successfully passed the appropriate alternative fuels equipment, alternative fuels compression, or electric vehicle technician examination as provided in the Alternative Fuels Technician Certification Act. A certification fee applies. For companies, partnerships, or corporations involved in the business of installing, servicing, repairing, modifying, or renovating equipment used in converting or modifying engines or fueling equipment to be used with alternative fuels, DOL will issue a separate certificate. Alternative fuels include propane, natural gas, methanol, ethanol, electricity, hydrogen, biodiesel, and more.
DOL can issue an alternative fuels trainee certificate to any person who submits a trainee application within 15 business days of being hired by a licensed alternative fuels conversion or fueling station installation company.
Committee of Alternative Fuels Technician Examiners
The Committee of Alternative Fuels Technician Examiners (Committee) was established to assist the Commissioner of Labor on matters relating to the formulation of rules and standards to comply with the Alternative Fuels Technician Certification Act. The Committee includes experts in the natural gas, propane, and electric vehicle industries.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 40-142.6)
Hydrogen Infrastructure Support
The Hydrogen Production, Transportation, and Infrastructure Task Force (Task Force) must evaluate incentives to develop hydrogen technology and infrastructure and the viability of existing hydrogen resources and infrastructure. In December 2021, the Task Force submitted a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature. For more information, see the Task Force website.
(Reference Senate Bill 1021, 2021)
Municipal Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger and Hydrogen Fueling Fee Requirements
A municipality that owns or operates EV chargers or hydrogen fueling stations may not use revenue from the sale of electricity to construct or maintain such EV chargers or hydrogen fueling stations. This requirement only applies to electricity from municipally owned electric distribution systems. Additional conditions apply.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 17-160.35)
Oklahoma Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program Authorization
Counties are authorized to establish C-PACE programs to facilitate loans between qualifying property owners and private lenders. Loans may be offered to commercial properties for projects related to alternative fuel vehicles and associated infrastructure. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Oklahoma C-PACE website.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 19-460.5)
Public Utility Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger and Hydrogen Fueling Station Requirements
Retail electric suppliers may only offer direct current (DC) fast charger or hydrogen fueling station services through a separate, unregulated entity and must offer the same fees, terms, charges, and conditions that private retail EV charger providers offer. Retail electric suppliers may not subsidize EV chargers or hydrogen fueling stations with fees or services charges collected through regulated service offerings. The Oklahoma Corporate Commission may enforce penalties on any retail electric suppliers that violate these requirements. Additional conditions apply.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 17-160.31 through 17-160.37)
State Incentives
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit
For tax years beginning before December 31, 2028, a one-time income tax credit is available for up to $50,000 towards the cost of purchasing a new original equipment manufactured AFV or converting a vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel. Tax credit amounts vary depending in the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle:
| GVWR | Maximum Amount |
|---|---|
| 6,000 pounds (lbs.) or below | $5,500 |
| 6,001 lbs. to 10,000 lbs. | $9,000 |
| 10,001 lbs. to 26,500 lbs. | $26,000 |
| Greater than 26,501 lbs. | $100,000 |
The state also provides a tax credit of 10% of the total vehicle cost, up to $1,500, if the incremental cost of a new AFV cannot be determined or when an AFV is resold, as long as a tax credit has not been previously taken on the vehicle. Equipment used for conversions must be new, not previously used to modify or retrofit any vehicle, meet applicable federal and state safety standards, and must be installed by a state certified alternative fuels equipment technician. Eligible alternative fuels include natural gas, propane, and hydrogen. Tax credits may be carried forward for up to five years.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 68-2357.22)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Idle Reduction Weight Exemption
A vehicle powered in whole or part by natural gas, electricity, or hydrogen may exceed the state’s gross and axle weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds (lbs.), equal to the difference between the weight of the vehicle with the natural gas tank, battery, or hydrogen fueling system and the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. The exemption is allowed on all state roads and interstate highways, as defined in Title 23 of the U.S. Code section 127(s).
Any vehicle equipped with idle reduction technology may exceed the state’s gross vehicle weight limits by up to 400 lbs. to compensate for the additional weight of the idle reduction technology. The additional weight may not exceed the actual certified weight of the idle reduction unit. Upon request, vehicle operators must provide proof or certification of the weight of the idle reduction technology and proof that the idle reduction technology is fully functional.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 47-14-109, 47-14-109.3, and 47-14-109.4)
Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit
For tax years beginning before December 31, 2028, a tax credit is available for up to 45% of the cost of installing commercial alternative fueling infrastructure. Eligible alternative fuels include natural gas, propane, hydrogen, and electricity. The infrastructure must be new and not previously installed or used to fuel alternative fuel vehicles. A tax credit is also available for up to 50% of the cost of installing a residential propane, compressed natural gas, or liquefied natural gas fueling system for noncommercial purposes, up to $2,500. The tax credit may be carried forward for up to five years.
(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 68-2357.22)
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