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| Maryland |
Zero Emission School Bus Grant Program and Study |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) administers a Zero Emission School Bus Transition Grant Program to purchase zero emission school buses, install charging infrastructure, and transition to zero emission school bus fleets. Funding for this program is not currently available (verified April 2020). MDE and the Maryland Department of Transportation also provide technical assistance to county boards of education transitioning school buses to zero emission vehicles throughout the state. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Environmental Code 2-1501 and 2-1503).
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| Maryland |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Grants |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Maryland
The Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP), administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), provides grants to purchase new and converted fleet AFVs. Grant award amounts vary and may cover up to 100% of the incremental AFV cost. Grants are available in the following amounts:
| AFV Technology | Vehicle Class | Maximum Grant Award per Vehicle |
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| Battery- and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles | Class 1-2 | $5,000 |
| Battery- and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles | Class 3-8 | $50,000 |
| Natural Gas, Propane, Biodiesel, Hydrogen Vehicles | Class 1-2 | $7,500 |
| Natural Gas, Propane, Biodiesel, Hydrogen Vehicles | Class 3-8 | $50,000 |
Eligible fleet applicants include school districts, nonprofits, commercial entities, and local and municipal governments. AFVs purchased for individual or personal use are not eligible. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see MEA’s CFIP Program website.
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| Maryland |
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Grants |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Maryland
The Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP), administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), provides grants to construct publicly accessible alternative fueling infrastructure. Grant award amounts are based on alternative fuel type and may cover up to 50% of project costs. Grants are available in the following amounts:
| Technology | Maximum Grant Award per Station |
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| Direct Current Fast Charger | $55,000 |
| Ethanol | $35,000 |
| Hydrogen | $300,000 |
| Natural Gas | $500,000 |
| Propane | $100,000 |
Only businesses are eligible to apply. Eligible costs include site design, equipment installation, site preparation, utility connections, and station signage. Additional requirements apply. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the MEA’s CFIP Program website.
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