Lone Star Clean Fuels Alliance News
December 2023
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has extended the $0.50/Gallon Natural Gas/Propane Federal Motor Fuel Excise Tax Credit through December 31, 2024.
Who can claim this credit? Natural gas or propane retailer refuels a privately owned or government vehicle at his/her retail outlet. Customer refuels their own vehicles from a bulk tank they own, or if your organization installs the propane tanks onto forklift vehicles.
Why should you look into the credit? It will help reduce your overall operating cost.
How far back can you claim this credit? If you are a governmental entity, you can go back up to 3 years to claim credit.
What is the First-Step? Fill out the IRS 637 form to receive your 8-digit AL number to use when claiming your credit.
Use our Natural Gas & Propane Motor Vechicle Tax Credit Webinar Resource Guide to help determine whether your organization would need to fill out a 8849 or 720 form and additional pro tips for claiming your tax credit.
Click here to view full Webinar
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has extended the $0.50/Gallon Natural Gas/Propane Federal Motor Fuel Excise Tax Credit through December 31, 2024.
Who can claim this credit? Natural gas or propane retailer refuels a privately owned or government vehicle at his/her retail outlet. Customer refuels their own vehicles from a bulk tank they own, or if your organization installs the propane tanks onto forklift vehicles.
Why should you look into the credit? It will help reduce your overall operating cost.
How far back can you claim this credit? If you are a governmental entity, you can go back up to 3 years to claim credit.
What is the First-Step? Fill out the IRS 637 form to receive your 8-digit AL number to use when claiming your credit.
Use our Natural Gas & Propane Motor Vechicle Tax Credit Webinar Resource Guide to help determine whether your organization would need to fill out a 8849 or 720 form and additional pro tips for claiming your tax credit.
Click here to view full Webinar
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has extended the $0.50/Gallon Natural Gas/Propane Federal Motor Fuel Excise Tax Credit through December 31, 2024.
Who can claim this credit? Natural gas or propane retailer refuels a privately owned or government vehicle at his/her retail outlet. Customer refuels their own vehicles from a bulk tank they own, or if your organization installs the propane tanks onto forklift vehicles.
Why should you look into the credit? It will help reduce your overall operating cost.
How far back can you claim this credit? If you are a governmental entity, you can go back up to 3 years to claim credit.
What is the First-Step? Fill out the IRS 637 form to receive your 8-digit AL number to use when claiming your credit.
Use our Natural Gas & Propane Motor Vechicle Tax Credit Webinar Resource Guide to help determine whether your organization would need to fill out a 8849 or 720 form and additional pro tips for claiming your tax credit.
Coalition News
Starting in January 2024
We will be sending out our annual Fleet and Fuel Survey to recognize stakeholder organizations for their trend-setting work to lead the way to a more fuel-efficient future. To learn more about our Fleet Recognition Program and see our 2022 Award Winning Recipients click here.
2023 AWARD CATEGORIES
Fleet Innovators Award
Idle Reduction Award
Alternative Fuels Award
VMT Reductions Award
Fuel Economy Award
Electrical Pre-Wiring Award
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be awarded!
Click here to view full Webinar
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has extended the $0.50/Gallon Natural Gas/Propane Federal Motor Fuel Excise Tax Credit through December 31, 2024.
Who can claim this credit? Natural gas or propane retailer refuels a privately owned or government vehicle at his/her retail outlet. Customer refuels their own vehicles from a bulk tank they own, or if your organization installs the propane tanks onto forklift vehicles.
Why should you look into the credit? It will help reduce your overall operating cost.
How far back can you claim this credit? If you are a governmental entity, you can go back up to 3 years to claim credit.
What is the First-Step? Fill out the IRS 637 form to receive your 8-digit AL number to use when claiming your credit.
Use our Natural Gas & Propane Motor Vechicle Tax Credit Webinar Resource Guide to help determine whether your organization would need to fill out a 8849 or 720 form and additional pro tips for claiming your tax credit.
Grants & Funding
TCEQ TERP Grant Programs & Opening Dates https://www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/terp/programs
Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (Funding $10M)
Light-duty Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) is now accepting applications for the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program. Grants are available statewide for eligible new light-duty motor vehicles powered by alternative fuel purchased or leased in Texas on or after September 1, 2023.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available for up to 1,000 eligible compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) vehicles.
Grants of up to $2,500 are available for up to 2,000 eligible electric drive (plug-in or plug-in hybrid) or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Applications will be accepted and considered on a first-come, first-served basis until 5:00 p.m. on March 22, 2024 or until all available funds have been awarded.
Here are the step-by-step instructions to apply.
Texas Hydrogen Infrastructure, Vehicle, and Equipment Program (THIVE) (Funding $10M)
Grants for Hydrogen Infrastructure, Vehicles, and Equipment
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) is now accepting applications for The Texas Hydrogen Infrastructure, Vehicle, and Equipment Grant Program (THIVE). Grants are available for a various counties across Texas (Map of Eligible Counties). Eligible projects include:
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Replacing or repowering the following with hydrogen-powered models or powertrains: On-road heavy-duty motor vehicles (such as transit buses, school buses, haul trucks, etc.); and Non-road heavy-duty equipment (such as forklifts, cargo-handling equipment, etc.).
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Purchasing or leasing new heavy-duty motor vehicles and non-road equipment powered by hydrogen.
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Installing hydrogen refueling infrastructure.
Applications will be accepted and considered on a first-come, first-served basis until 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2024 or until all available funds have been awarded.
Here are the step-by-step instructions to apply.
Upcoming Events
Fleet Manager Roundtable: Charging Challenges
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 @ Noon – 12:45 PM
Share your experiences with EV Charging Installation & Equipment
Shems Duval is the force behind Austin Energy’s Plug-in-Everywhere network which includes Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers. She’ll discuss some of their challenges during the planning and installation phases and invites Fleet Managers, Sustainability Officers, and similar positions to share challenges and successes.
New Year, New Grants Webinar Series
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 @ Noon- 1:00 CST
New Year, New Grants: What’s on the Horizon in Alternative Fuel Funding
TERP grant opportunities opening in February – May 2024.
Co-hosted by: DFW Clean Cities, Houston-Galveston Clean Cities, Alamo Area Clean Cities and Lone Star Clean Fuels Alliance with the American Energy Institute
The webinar will cover:
Anticipated 2024 TERP grant availability.
Information to collect before applying
Differences between grant requirments
Plus what grants are next on the horizon!
Thank you to our members!
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