Colorado Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Colorado, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
67
laws and incentives in Colorado related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credit updated 9/1/2023
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policies for Multi-Unit Dwellings added 7/13/2023
- Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Standard added 7/13/2023
- Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Requirement added 7/13/2023
Fueling Stations
5,516
stations in Colorado with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 3 | 2 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 15 | 13 |
| Electric (EVSE ports) | 4,867 | 468 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 88 | 4 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 1 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 1 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 46 | 8 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
Clean Cities Coalitions
Clean Cities builds partnerships to advance alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicle technologies through a national network of more than 75 coalitions.
Colorado has 2 coalitions:
Drive Clean Colorado, a Clean Cities Coalition
Northern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition
Contact a local coalition or regional manager for project assistance or to connect with other local stakeholders.
Transportation Fuel Consumption
Source: State Energy Data System based on beta data converted to gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) for the transportation sector (which includes more than highway vehicles) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Vehicles Registered in 2022
| Electric (EV) | 59,900 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 24,000 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 131,800 |
| Biodiesel | 62,100 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 346,400 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 300 |
| Propane | 100 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 4,506,300 |
| Diesel | 206,800 |
| Unknown Fuel | 49,400 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
Case Studies
Partnerships Cement Long-Term Success for Northern Colorado Duo
March 17, 2015
Colorado Energy Office: EV Fast Charging Corridors Grant Program
June 3, 2019
Diversity of Fuels Supports Sustainability in Fort Collins
Oct. 23, 2013
Propane Rolls on as Reliable Fleet Fuel
March 6, 2015
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Beat the Heat, Fight the Freeze, and Conquer the Mountains
Jan. 26, 2016
Videos
Wastewater Powers Renewable Natural Gas Trucks in Colorado
Oct. 26, 2022
Colorado Leads in Alternative Fuel Use and Public Transit Efficiency
March 8, 2014
Boulder Commits to Alternative Fuel Vehicles
June 8, 2012
Colorado Airport Relies on Natural Gas Fueling Stations
July 1, 2010
Clean Cities Celebrates 15th Anniversary
March 4, 2009
Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of July 2023
| Fuel | Rocky Mountain Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $4.11/gallon | $3.74/GGE | $3.77/gallon | $3.43/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $3.79/gallon | $3.75/GGE | $4.53/gallon | $4.48/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $3.39/gallon | $4.78/GGE | $2.95/gallon | $4.16/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.74/GGE | $2.74/GGE | $2.86/GGE | $2.86/GGE |
| Propane | $3.27/gallon | $4.51/GGE | $3.25/gallon | $4.49/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.77/gallon | $3.77/GGE | $3.59/gallon | $3.59/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.94/gallon | $3.55/GGE | $3.88/gallon | $3.49/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Rocky Mountain PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Advancing platooning with advanced driver-assisted systems control integration and assessment
- Advancing transportation hubs' efficiency using novel analytics (ATHENA)
- CORWest: Supporting Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Along Rural Corridors in the Intermountain West
- Delivering Clean Air in Denver: Propane Trucks and Infrastructure in Mail Delivery Application
- Developing Replicable, Innovative Variants for Engagement for EVs in the USA (DRIVE Electric USA)
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Field Demonstration of a Near-Zero, Tier 5 Compliant, Natural Gas Hybrid Line-Haul Locomotive
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Fuel-efficient platooning in mixed traffic highway environments
- Leadership of Employers for Electrification Program (LEEP)
- Making the Business Case for Smart, Shared, and Sustainable Mobility Services
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Mobility and energy improvements realized through prediction-based vehicle powertrain control and traffic management
- NFPA Spurs the Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles through Education and Outreach
- Project Fever, Fostering Electric Vehicle Readiness
- REFUEL COLORADO, A Roadmap to Increase Alternative Fuel Use in Colorado
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Smart Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station Deployment
- Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program
- Using a Joint Procurement Process to Increase ZEV Adoption Nationwide
- WestSmartEV: Western Smart Plug-in Electric Vehicle Community Partnership
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2021 data from EIA
More Resources
- Colorado Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Colorado State Energy Office
- Colorado Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- Colorado – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Projection Tool (EVI-Pro) Lite
- State Electrification Planning and Funding