Idle Reduction and Fuel-Efficient, Low Emission Vehicle Acquisition Requirements

Archived: 09/01/2014

New Hampshire state agencies and departments must implement a Clean Fleets Program in accordance with the recommendations of the Energy Efficiency in State Government Steering Committee, including but not limited to the following components:

• An anti-idling policy;
• A highway fuel economy rating requirement of at least 27.5 miles per gallon (mpg) for all new passenger and light-duty vehicles and at least 20 mpg for all new light-duty trucks except for emergency and law enforcement vehicles;
• A requirement that new passenger and light-duty vehicles are certified as low emission vehicles in accordance with the recommendations of the Energy Efficiency in State Government Steering Committee;
• A policy ensuring that the appropriate vehicle is selected for the intended use of the vehicle;
• A requirement that vehicle purchases be in compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) if applicable;
• A waiver procedure for requesting vehicles not on the approved New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services vehicle list;
• Additional measures to promote fuel conservation.

(Reference Executive Order 2005-4)