| Indiana |
Immunity for Misuse of E85 |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
E85 sellers, suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and refiners are immune from civil liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from a person fueling any vehicle with E85 that is not a flexible fuel vehicle. This includes any vehicle equipped to operate when fueled entirely with E85. This immunity does not apply if an E85 seller, supplier, distributor, manufacturer, or refiner does not display all E85 warning signs that federal or state laws require. (Reference Indiana Code 34-30-24)
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| Indiana |
E85 Definition |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
E85 is a fuel blend nominally consisting of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline by volume that meets ASTM specification D5798. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-1.1-103)
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| Indiana |
Biodiesel Definition |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
Biodiesel is defined as a renewable, biodegradable fuel derived from agricultural plant oils or animal fats that meet ASTM specification D6751. Blended biodiesel is a blend of biodiesel with petroleum diesel fuel so that the volume percentage of biodiesel in the blend is at least 2% (B2). (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-2.5-1.5)
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| Indiana |
Biodiesel Blend Tax Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
Biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20) that are used for personal, noncommercial use by the individual that produced the biodiesel portion of the fuel are exempt from the special fuel license tax. The maximum number of gallons of fuel for which the exemption may be claimed is based on the percentage volume of biodiesel in each gallon used. For more information, see the Indiana Department of Revenue Fuel Tax Forms website. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-2.5-1.5, 6-6-2.5-28, and 6-6-2.5-30.5)
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| Indiana |
Clean Vehicle Acquisition Requirements |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
Each state entity must purchase or lease a clean energy vehicle, unless the Indiana Department of Administration (Department) determines that the purchase or lease of the vehicle is inappropriate for its intended use, or the purchase or lease would cost 20% more than a comparable non-clean energy vehicle. Additional exemptions apply. A clean energy vehicle is defined as a vehicle that operates on one or more alternative energy sources, including the following: a rechargeable energy storage system, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane. Each state entity must annually submit to the Department information regarding its use of clean energy vehicles. (Reference Indiana Code 5-22-5-8.5)
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| Indiana |
Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Rates - Indianapolis Power & Light |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
The Indianapolis Power & Light Co (IPL) offers special PEV charging rates, including year-round time-of-use based options, for residential and fleet customers who own a licensed PEV. Customers who are considering purchasing Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment should contact IPL to discuss the benefits and requirements of participating in the program. Restrictions apply. For more information, see the IPL Electric Vehicle Charging website.
Point of Contact
Cole Willis
Electric Vehicle Program Manager
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Phone: (317) 261-5178
electric.vehicle@aes.com
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| Indiana |
Natural Gas Tax Credit |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
A carrier operating a commercial compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle on any Indiana highway may claim a credit equal to 12% of the road taxes imposed on its CNG consumption in the previous calendar quarter. The credit is refundable. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-4.1-1 and 6-6-12)
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| Indiana |
Special Fuel License Tax |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
Certain special fuels sold or used to propel motor vehicles are subject to a license tax. Liquefied natural gas is subject to a tax of $0.16 per diesel gallon equivalent (DGE). Compressed natural gas, butane, and propane are subject to a tax of $0.16 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE). Beginning July 1, 2017, the tax rate will be determined based on the lesser of the tax rate determined by the special fuel tax index factor of $0.26 per DGE or GGE. From July 1, 2018, through July 1, 2024, the tax rate will be determined each year based on the special fuel tax index factor. The tax does not apply to nominal biodiesel blends of at least 20% (B20); special fuel used only for a personal, noncommercial use and not for resale; and biodiesel used by a biodiesel producer holding an exemption certificate. Other exemptions apply. For more information, see the Indiana Miscellaneous Tax Rates website. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-2.5 and 6-6-1.6)
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| Indiana |
Alternative Fuel and Special Fuel Definitions |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
The definition of alternative fuel includes liquefied petroleum gas (propane). Special fuel is defined as all combustible gases and liquids that are suitable for powering an internal combustion engine or motor or are used exclusively for heating, industrial, or farm purposes. Special fuels include biodiesel, blended biodiesel, and natural gas products, including liquefied and compressed natural gas. (Reference Indiana Code 6-6-2.5-1 and 6-6-2.5-22)
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| Indiana |
Special Fuel Tax Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Indiana
The sale of biodiesel, blended biodiesel, compressed natural gas, and liquefied natural gas used to power an internal combustion engine or motor is exempt from state gross retail tax. (Reference House Bill 1002, 2017, and Indiana Code 6-2.5-5-51 and 6-6-2.5-22)
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