Tennessee Laws and Incentives
Listed below are incentives, laws, and regulations related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles for Tennessee. Your local 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.
To view a list of utilities that are offering incentives in Tennessee, see Utilities / Private Entities Offering Incentives.
Laws and Incentives
Information in this list is updated throughout the year and comprehensively reviewed annually after Tennessee's legislative session ends.
Last Comprehensive Review: June 2024
State Incentives
- Tennessee's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
- Vehicle Emissions Reduction and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Project Funding
- Natural Gas Station Property Tax Reduction
- Methanol Tax Exemption
- Idle Reduction Weight Exemption
- Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Weight Exemption
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Laws and Regulations
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee
- Alternative Fuel Tax
- Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Operation Authorization
- Natural Gas Measurement
- Utility District Natural Gas Fueling Station Regulation
- Biofuel Blending Contract Regulation
- Public Utility Definition
- Supply of Petroleum Products for Blending with Biofuels
- Ethanol Blend Specifications
- Biodiesel and Ethanol Definitions and Retail Requirements
- Alternative Fuel and Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Acquisition and Use Requirements
- Biofuel Quality Inspection and Testing
- Propane and Natural Gas Liability Immunity
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Permit
- Low- and Medium-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways
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Utilities / Private Entities Offering Incentives
- Appalachian Power Company
- Covington Electric System
- Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation
- Duke Energy
- Gallatin Department of Electricity
- Knoxville Utility Board (KUB)
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water
- Middle Tennessee Electric
- Nashville Electric Service
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Expired, Repealed, and Archived Laws and Incentives
View a list of expired, repealed, and archived laws and incentives in Tennessee.
Points of Contact
Get contact information for Clean Cities and Communities coalitions or agencies that can help you with clean transportation laws, incentives, and funding opportunities in Tennessee.
Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions
Tennessee is home to the following coalitions:
Legislative Session Information
The Tennessee Legislature meets annually from early January to late April or May. The governor must sign or veto legislation within 10 days after transmittal (except Sundays) or it becomes law without signature.