Connecticut Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Connecticut, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
47
laws and incentives in Connecticut related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
- Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Vehicle (EV) Purchase Rebate Program Administration added 6/14/2022
- Mandatory Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Building Standards updated 6/14/2022
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policies at State Agencies added 6/13/2022
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policies for Rental Properties updated 6/13/2022
Fueling Stations
1,517
stations in Connecticut with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 0 | 1 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 7 | 9 |
| Electric (EVSE ports) | 1,317 | 162 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 3 | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 0 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 17 | 1 |
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.
Connecticut has 3 coalitions:
Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut
Connecticut Southwestern Area Clean Cities
Greater New Haven Clean Cities Coalition
Contact a local coordinator 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
Fuel Production
| Gasoline (million gallons/year) | 1,419 |
| Diesel (million gallons/year) | 256 |
| Electricity (thousand MWh/year) | 29,492 |
| Natural Gas (million cubic feet) | 233,718 |
| Conventional Power Plants | 33 |
| Generating Capacity (nameplate, MW) | 8,528 |
| Oil Refineries | 0 |
| Oil Refinery Capacity (bbl/day) | 0 |
| Renewable Power Plants | 15 |
| Renewable Power Plant Capacity (nameplate, MW) | 168 |
Source: Biofuels Atlas from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of April 2022
| Fuel | New England Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $3.81/gallon | $3.47/GGE | $4.62/gallon | $4.20/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $4.55/gallon | $4.50/GGE | $5.06/gallon | $5.01/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $4.22/gallon | $5.95/GGE | $3.54/gallon | $4.99/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $3.10/GGE | $3.10/GGE | $2.59/GGE | $2.59/GGE |
| Propane | $3.37/gallon | $4.65/GGE | $3.53/gallon | $4.87/GGE |
| Gasoline | $3.86/gallon | $3.86/GGE | $4.13/gallon | $4.13/GGE |
| Diesel | $5.11/gallon | $4.60/GGE | $5.06/gallon | $4.55/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the New England PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Bioenergy Production and Infrastructure
| Ethanol Plants | 0 |
| Total Ethanol Capacity (million gallons/year) | 0 |
| Biodiesel Plants | 2 |
| Total Biodiesel Capacity (million gallons/year) | 13 |
| Biopower Plants | 8 |
| Biopower Plant Capacity (nameplate, MW) | 220.9 |
Source: Biofuels Atlas from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Energy Information Administration, Electricity Net Generation, Open Data API. Learn more about emissions from electric vehicles.
Transportation Projects
- Advancing PEV Adoption In New England
- Connecticut Clean Cities Future Fuels Project
- Development of a National Liquid Propane (Autogas) Refueling Network, Clean School Bus/Vehicle Incentive, and Green Jobs Outreach Program
- Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative
- No One Silver Bullet, But a Lot of Silver Beebees
- Northeast Electric Vehicle Initiative
- Using a Joint Procurement Process to Increase ZEV Adoption Nationwide
More Resources
- Connecticut Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- Connecticut State Energy Office
- Connecticut – 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