Recent State Updates

PPGA offers commercial customers a rebate of $1,500 for the purchase of a new propane vehicle or propane conversion. Eligible vehicles must be purchased in 2024. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the PPGA Pacific Runs on Propane website.

Any state regulation that seeks to require or compel the procurement of medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs must authorize public agency utilities to purchase ZEV replacements for traditional utility-specialized vehicles that are at the end-of-life.

(Reference California Vehicle Code 28500 and Assembly Bill 1594, 2023)

By March 31, 2025, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) must develop an EV Charger Permitting Model that establishes standards and permitting processes for the installation of EV chargers. By December 31, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners for counties with a population of more than 20,000 people must adopt an ordinance that:

• Adopts standards equivalent to or less restrictive than the CEO EV Charger Permitting Model,
• Establishes objective standards and an administrative review process for EV charger permit applications, or
• Affirms the use of the county’s existing permitting review process.

Counties that establish their own administrative review process must submit a report with an inventory of all EV charger permitting requests received between December 31, 2025, and December 1, 2026, to CEO. Counties that establish their own administrative review process must provide written findings describing the denial of any EV charger permits, establish an appeal process, and provide a checklist of required items to qualify EV chargers for the expedited review procedure.

(Reference Colorado Revised Statutes 30-28-213 and House Bill 24-1173, 2024)

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services must adopt rules to establish requirements for EV chargers. Regulation of EV chargers may only be done by the state government. Local governments may not enact or enforce ordinances or regulations relating to EV chargers.

(Reference Senate Bill 1084, 2024)

The Georgia Department of Economic Development is authorized to establish the Georgia Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Commission (Commission). The Commission will seek to advance the state’s interest in developing, marketing, promoting, and recruiting the growth of the EV industry through continued investment and job creation in the state of Georgia. The Commission will provide recommendations to other State agencies via consulting Georgia’s public and private sectors.

(Reference Senate Bill 26, 2024)

PPGA offers commercial customers a rebate of $1,500 for the purchase of a new propane vehicle or propane conversion. Eligible vehicles must be purchased in 2024. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the PPGA Pacific Runs on Propane website.

The Hawaii Legislature recommends that the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Hawaii State Energy Office increase the state’s usage of biodiesel and to fund programs that support the development of the biodiesel industry.

(Reference Senate Resolution 108, 2024)

The Hawaii Legislature recommends the convening of a task force to develop green highway standards to reduce environmental impacts on communities along highways, including identifying ways to reduce vehicle greenhouse gas emissions and examining best practices for electric vehicle charger deployment. The task force must report its findings and recommendations to the Hawaii Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025.

(Reference Senate Resolution 140, 2024)

Exporters of special fuel out of Indiana must be licensed to either collect and remit special fuel taxes or be licensed to sell special fuel tax-free in the recipient state. The fee for each license is $200. Transporters of special fuel from outside of Indiana to inside Indiana must obtain a license. The fee for each license is $50.

Importers of special fuel in a fuel transport vehicle having a capacity of more than 5,400 gallons, or in a pipeline or barge shipment into storage facilities other than a qualified terminal, must obtain an importer’s license. The license fee is $200.

The Department (Department) of State Revenue may require special fuel blenders to first obtain a license from the Department.

(Reference Senate Bill 228, 2024 and Indiana Code 6-6-2.5-22)

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has the authority to promote the electrification of the transportation sector by designating specifics issues related to EV planning that each utility must include in its next integrated resource plan.

(Reference Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Docket No. 45816)

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) will offer a 50% cost match for the purchase of Level 2 and Direct Current (DC) Fast Chargers. This program is funded by Kentucky’s portion of the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust. Eligible applicants include Kentucky state and local government agencies. For more information, including program guidelines, grant amounts, and application periods, see EEC’s Kentucky and the Volkswagen Settlement page.

No agency in the State of Kentucky, including the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, may adopt or enforce standards relating to control of emissions from new motor vehicles that are equivalent to the California vehicle emission standards and compliance requirements set forth in the California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Cars II regulation.

(Reference Senate Bill 215, 2024)

An entity that provides electric vehicle charging services is not defined as a public utility and is not subject to restrictions on the resale of electricity.

(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 45:1622 and Louisiana Public Service Commission Docket R-36131)

From 2023-2026, Efficiency Maine is required to develop a pilot program to provide incentives for the purchase or lease of MHD EVs in commercial applications. The pilot program must be designed to demonstrate the performance of the EVs and gather information about EVs costs, benefits, and other considerations relevant to their use and adoption in the state. Participants will be limited to businesses with 500 or fewer employees. Additionally, by December 31, 2026, Efficiency Maine must submit a report of the activities and findings of the pilot program to the legislature.

(Reference Senate Bill 122, 2024)

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers grants to local government and commercial fleets for the purchase of new on- and off-road MHD ZEVs. The awarded funding amount is 75% of the difference between the cost of the ZEV and the conventional fuel vehicle alternative as listed in the Argonne National Laboratory Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) tool. Eligible vehicles must be either electric vehicles (EVs) or hydrogen fuel cell EVs for commercial or industrial use. For more information, including additional program requirements, see the MEA MHD ZEV Grant Program website.

(Reference Maryland Statutes, State Government Code 9-2010 and 9-2011)

MPGA offers residents and fleets a $4,000 rebate for the purchase of a new propane vehicle or propane conversion. Applicants may receive up to four rebates. Eligible vehicles must be purchased in 2024. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including eligibility requirements and the rebate application, see the MPGA Autogas website.

When acquiring new vehicles, all state agencies must prioritize the purchase and use of ZEVs. Policies developed to promote the use of ZEVs should prioritize those that travel the most miles or those operating in Justice40 or underserved communities. By 2033, 100% of light-duty vehicles in the state fleet must be ZEVs, and by 2040, 100% of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the state fleet must be ZEVs. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget must collaborate with other state agencies to create fleet purchasing requirements and exception criteria that support these acquisition requirements. A report summarizing updates toward these acquisition requirements will be published online annually.

(Reference Executive Directive 2023-5, 2023)

The Mississippi State Treasury must create a fund to provide grants or loans for EV battery manufacturing and assembly projects. The funds will be managed by the Mississippi Development Authority. The Mississippi Development Authority must publish an annual report on fund use.

(Reference Mississippi Senate Bill 2001, 2024)

In addition to standard registration fees, AFV owners must pay a registration fee of $150 and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $75. An AFV is defined as a vehicle that operates on electricity, solar power, or any other source of energy not otherwise taxed under the state motor fuel tax laws. Compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and propane are not subject to this requirement.

(Reference Legislative Bill 1317, 2024 and Nebraska Revised Statutes 60-306 and 60-3,191)

A person, partnership, or corporation, who operates an electric vehicle (EV) charger is not defined as a public utility. Commercial EV charger operators are subject to the interconnection requirements, electric rates, and service regulations of the utility in the utility’s service area where the EV charger is located. Beginning January 1, 2028, an excise tax of $0.03 per kilowatt-hour applies to electricity sold by commercial EV chargers.

(Reference Legislative Bill 1317, 2024)

EV chargers that are funded or authorized by a Nebraska state agency or by the federal government must be installed by a contractor that holds an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program certification. 

(Reference Legislative Bill 1317, 2024)

A utility may only develop, own, maintain, or operate a DC fast charger if:

• The DC fast charger is located at least 15 miles from a privately owned DC fast charger that already exists or is under construction;

• The DC fast charger is located at least one mile from an Alternative Fuel Corridor designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration;

• Before beginning construction of a DC fast charger, the utility conducts a right of first refusal process; and,

• The utility provides EV charging under rates, tolls, rents, and charges that are fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory, and available to all DC fast charging station operators in the utility’s service territory.

Beginning January 1, 2028, a utility may only develop, own, maintain, or operate a DC fast charger if:

• The DC fast charger is located at least 10 miles from a privately owned DC fast charger that is already in commercial operation or has a pending building permit and interconnection request to the electric supplier; and,

• The utility provides EV charging under rates, tolls, rents, and charges that are fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory, and available to all DC fast charger operators in the utility’s service territory.

(Reference Legislative Bill 1317, 2024))

New or reconstructed multifamily housing developments with five or more units must designate 15% of required off-street parking as EV make-ready parking spaces, in proportion to new or reconstructed multifamily housing. Prior to occupancy, EV chargers must be installed in 5% of off-street parking. Multifamily housing must then install EV chargers in an additional 5% of parking spaces within 3 years of occupancy and another 5% within 6 years of occupancy. Multifamily housing may install make-ready parking spaces and EV chargers at a faster rate than required. Throughout the installation of EV chargers in make-ready parking spaces at multifamily housing, at least 5% of EV chargers must be accessible for people with disabilities. This does not apply to multifamily housing that is entirely restricted to low- or moderate-income housing. Additional terms and conditions apply.

(Reference New Jersey Statutes 40:55D-5, 40:55D-66.20, 52:27D-119, and 40:55D-66.2 and Senate Bill 3490, 2024)

The Board of Public Utilities (Board) must develop a request for proposal to determine eligibility for the establishment of demonstration projects involving the development of EV charging depots for EV use. The proposal shall describe the following:

• The requirements for the provision of EV charging depots;

• The production or storage of Class I renewable energy;

• Demand management plans; and,

• The total number of EV miles traveled, which depots shall, at a minimum, be capable of supporting coincident peak sufficient to meet vehicle electric loads.

Priority will be given to direct current (DC) fast charging demonstration projects for medium- and heavy-duty fleets. Additional terms and conditions apply. The Board must report the results of the demonstration projects to the Legislature by January 2029.

(Reference Assembly Bill 4794, 2024)

Beginning July 1, 2024, ZEV owners must pay an annual fee of $250 in addition to standard registration fees. ZEV fees increase by $10 every year until 2028. The fees will contribute to the Transportation Trust Fund Account – Subaccount for Capital Reserves to support transportation projects.

(Reference Assembly Bill 4011, 2024)

Any state agency that offers an incentive for the installation of EV chargers must require that the EV charger is operational at least 97% of the time. State agencies must regularly review the site-wide uptime requirement on a biennial basis, to ensure that it is consistent with the minimum uptime requirement under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Grant Program.  Each State agency must develop and implement a process to monitor compliance with, and to enforce, the site-wide uptime requirement.

(Reference Senate Bill 3102, 2024)

The New Mexico Environment Improvement Board must implement rules to establish a Clean Transportation Fuel Standard Program (Program) that reduces the overall carbon intensity of transportation fuels used in the state by at least 20% below 2018 carbon intensity levels by 2030 and at 30% below 2018 carbon intensity levels by 2040. The Program must go into effect no later than July 1, 2026. For more information, see the New Mexico Environment Department Clean Fuel Standard website.

(Reference House Bill 41, 2024)

PPGA offers commercial customers a rebate of $1,500 for the purchase of a new propane vehicle or propane conversion. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible vehicles must be purchased in 2024. For more information, see the PPGA Pacific Runs on Propane website.

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) offers a rebate to businesses; multifamily housing (MFH); and state, local, and tribal government entities for the purchase and installation of qualifying EV chargers. Rebates amounts vary by charger type and may cover 75% of project costs, up to the following amounts:

Seventy percent of the project funds are reserved for projects located within rural or disadvantaged communities. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see the ODOT Community Charging Rebates Program website.

Beginning January 1, 2025, retailers that sell ethanol fuel blends containing 15% ethanol (E15) are eligible for a tax refund of $0.05 per gallon. For more information, including how to apply, see the South Dakota Department of Revenue Motor Fuel Excise Tax website.

(Reference Senate Bill 78, 2024)

Washington’s Clean Fuels Program (Program) requires a reduction in the overall carbon intensity of transportation fuels used in the state by 20% below 2017 levels by 2034. The Program requires transportation fuel producers and suppliers to meet specified average carbon intensity requirements for fuel. The Program’s regulated fuels include gasoline, diesel, gasoline mixed with at least 10% corn-derived ethanol, biomass-based diesel, propane, and hydrogen. Producers of low carbon fuels, such as electricity and alternative jet fuel, may participate, but are not required to register for the Program. Aviation fuel, marine fuel, railroad fuel, and offroad fuel used for agriculture, logging, mining, and other activities are exempt and will not generate deficits. The Program allows producers and importers to generate, acquire, transfer, bank, borrow, and trade credits. Fuel producers and importers regulated under the LCFS must meet quarterly and annual reporting requirements. For more information, see the Washington Department of Ecology Clean Fuel Standard page.

(Reference Revised Code of Washington 70A.535.005-70A.535.140)

Washington classifies components of EV chargers made available for commercial or public use as commercial metal property and are made subject to sales restrictions that apply to other commercial metal property. At the time of a transaction, every business selling components of EV chargers must produce an accurate and legible record of the transaction documented on a standardized form.

(Reference Senate Bill 5542, 2023 and Revised Code of Washington 19.290.010-250)

The Washington State Department of Ecology offers grants to public, tribal, and charter schools for the replacement of diesel school buses with zero emission school buses, including associated fueling infrastructure. Applicants are eligible for up to 100% of the incremental cost between zero emission and diesel bus replacement, up to $50,000 per bus replacement and three buses. Increased funding is available for schools located in a small or rural local education agency or for schools in which over 50% of students are eligible for free reduced price lunch program. For more information, see the Washington Department of Ecology Clean Diesel Grants page.

(Reference House Bill 1368, 2024)

The Washington State Department of Ecology (Department) must offer grants for the replacement of diesel school buses with zero emission school buses within the Clean Diesel Grants program. By June 1, 2025, the Department must submit a report to the governor and the legislature that provides a status update and a summary of recommendations and implementation considerations.

Additionally, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (Office) must adopt rules to establish a formula to calculate the total cost of ownership (TCO) for zero emission and diesel school buses. Using this formula, once the TCO of a zero-emission school bus is at or below that of a diesel school bus, school districts may only receive funding to purchase zero emission school buses.

(Reference House Bill 1368, 2024 and Revised Code of Washington 28A.160.195 and 28A.160.140)

By January 1, 2027, large combination utilities will be required to file an integrated system plan with the Utilities and Transportation Commission that details the utility’s plans for reaching required targets for gas decarbonization and electrification, including transportation electrification plans.

(Reference House Bill 1589, 2024)

An entity that provides electric vehicle charging services is not defined as a public utility and is not subject to restrictions on the resale of electricity. An excise tax per kilowatt-hour applies to electricity sold at public EV charging stations.

(Reference Senate Bill 6791, 2023)