Iowa Laws and Incentives
Listed below are incentives, laws, and regulations related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles for Iowa. Your local Clean Cities coalition, Iowa Clean Cities Coalition, can provide you with information about grants and other opportunities. You can also access coalition and other agency contact information in the points of contact section.
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Laws and Incentives
Information in this list is updated throughout the year and comprehensively reviewed annually after Iowa's legislative session ends.
Last Comprehensive Review: June 2022
State Incentives
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Funding
- Diesel Emission Reduction Project Funding
- Mid-Level Ethanol Blend Retailer Tax Credit
- E85 Retailer Tax Credit
- Biodiesel Blend Retailer Tax Credit updated 8/8/2023
- Biofuel Infrastructure Grants
- Biodiesel Production Tax Credit added 8/8/2023
- Idle Reduction and Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Weight Exemption
- Iowa's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Grants
- Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Loans added 8/8/2023
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Utility/Private Incentives
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebates - Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (IAEC)
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support
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Laws and Regulations
- Retail E15 Access Requirements
- Public Utility Definition
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Inspection added 8/8/2023
- Electricity Dealer License
- Biofuel and Renewable Fuel Quality Program
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Demonstration Grant Authorization
- Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Operation Requirements
- E85 Fuel Exclusivity Contract Regulations
- Renewable Fuel Labeling Requirement
- Ethanol Blend Dispenser Requirement
- Biofuel Specifications
- Biodiesel Fuel Use
- Alternative Fuel Tax
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Requirements
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Conversion Registration
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Study
- Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways
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Expired, Repealed, and Archived Laws and Incentives
View a list of expired, repealed, and archived laws and incentives in Iowa.
Points of Contact
Get contact information for Clean Cities coalitions or agencies that can help you with clean transportation laws, incentives, and funding opportunities in Iowa.
Clean Cities Coalitions
Iowa is home to the following Clean Cities coalitions:
Legislative Session Information
The Iowa Legislature meets annually from mid-January to mid-April. During the session, the governor must sign or veto legislation within three days after transmittal (except Sundays) or it becomes law without signature. After adjournment (except Sundays), the governor must sign or veto legislation within 30 days for legislation transmitted during the last three days of the session or the legislation becomes law without signature.