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| Maryland |
Alternative Fuel Use Requirement |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Maryland
At least 50% of state vehicles using petroleum diesel fuel must use a minimum blend of 5% biodiesel (B5) or other biofuel approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a fuel or fuel additive. This requirement does not apply to any state vehicles for which the use of biodiesel or other biofuel will void the manufacturer's warranty for that vehicle. Biodiesel fuel is defined as a fuel composed of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats that is designated B100 or a blend of biodiesel that meets the requirements of ASTM specification D6751. Additionally, bi-fuel and flexible fuel vehicles capable of operating on either alternative fuel or conventional fuel must use alternative fuel when it is available. (Reference Maryland Statutes, State Finance and Procurement Code 14-408, and Policies and Procedures for Vehicle Fleet Management)
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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 competitive basis. For more information, see MEA’s CFIP Program website.
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