Air Quality Funding
 Funding for Consumer Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Purchases |
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 Funding for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects |
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Acronyms
| EV - Electric Vehicle | PHEV - Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle |
| CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | LPG - Liquefied Petroleum Gas |
| FCEV - Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle | GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
Comprehensive List of Annual Funding for Vehicles and Infrastructure [Excel]
Funding for Consumer Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Purchases
AFDC Federal and State Laws and Incentives - Comprehensive list of all the incentives available for alternative fuel vehicles or infrastructure
| Program/Incentive | Eligible Activities | Funding Amount | Deadline to Apply |
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| Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit | Installation of qualified residential fueling equipment, such as EV charging infrastructure | Up to $1,000 tax credit | December 31, 2032 |
| Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit* | New EV, PHEV, or FCEV with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or less with final assembly in North America |
$2,500 - $7,500 tax credit
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No deadline |
| GreenSense Incentive Program* for Denton Municipal Electric (DME) customers |
EVs and E-bikes | EV: $1500 E-bike: 50% up to $1000 |
No deadline |
| Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program* | New purchase or lease of a light-duty EV, PHEV, or FCEV | Up to $2,500 | First-come, first-served until March 22, 2024 |
| Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Credit* |
Used EV, PHEV, or FCEV with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or less | Up to $4,000 tax credit | No deadline |
| United Cooperative Services Rebates for United Cooperative Services customers |
Electric vehicle charger | 50% up to $500 on a Level 2 (240 Volt) EV charger | End of 2023 or until funds are depleted |
Funding for Fleet Vehicles and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure
AFDC Federal and State Laws and Incentives - Comprehensive list of all the incentives available for alternative fuel vehicles or infrastructure
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Introduction Video
| Program/Incentive | Eligible Activities |
Funding Amount |
Deadline to Apply |
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| Alternative Fuel Excise Tax Credit | Alternative fuel sold or used as a fuel to operate a motor vehicle | $0.50 per gallon (GGE for natural gas and propane) | December 31, 2024 |
| Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit | Installation of alternative fuel infrastructure equipment in eligible locations, including EV charging infrastructure | Up to 30% tax credit | December 31, 2032 |
| 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program | Replacement of school buses with clean and zero-emission models | Up to 100%, varies depending on fuel type and GVWR | January 31, 2024 |
| Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit* | New EV, PHEV, or FCEV |
15% of the purchase price for PHEVs
30% of the purchase price for EVs and FCEVs Maximum tax credit of $7,500 for vehicles under 14,000 lbs. GVWR and $40,000 for vehicles over 14,000 lbs. GVWR |
No deadline |
| Diesel Emissions Reduction Act | Replacement or repower of existing diesel engines, vehicles and equipment with EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified engines and equipment | 45% of replacement cost for a zero-emission vehicle and 60% of zero-emission engine repower cost 35% of replacement cost for a CARB-certified low-NOx engine and 50% of CARB-certified low-NOx engine repower cost 25% of replacement cost for an EPA certified vehicle and 40% of EPA certified engine repower cost |
December 1, 2023 |
| Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit* | New EV, PHEV, or FCEV with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or less with final assembly in North America | $2,500 - $7,500 tax credit | No deadline |
| Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program | Infrastructure to increase significantly the sales and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel | Up to 75% of eligible project costs, not to exceed $5 million | Opens quarterly through September 2024, next deadline December 31, 2023 |
| Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program* | New purchase or lease of a light-duty EV, PHEV, or FCEV | Up to $2,500 | March 22, 2024 |
| Texas National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program | Installation of electric vehicle charging stations along alternative fuel corridors - reopened for Burleson, Laredo, Sandy Oaks, Luling, Natalia, and Cotulla | Up to 80% of total project cost | December 18, 2023 |
| TxVEMP All-Electric Grant Program |
Replacement or repower of eligible heavy-duty diesel vehicles or equipment or installation of refueling infrastructure | Up to 100% of the incremental cost of the project for government entities Up to 75% for nongovernmental entities |
First-come, first-served until August 31, 2025 |
Funding for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
DSIRE - Provides info on federal and state programs related to renewables, fuel cells, and energy efficiency
DOE Solar Research And Development Funding Programs
EPA Clean Energy Programs
| Program/Incentive | Eligible Activities | Funding Amount | Deadline to Apply |
| Energy Efficiency and Climate Justice Block Grants | Clean energy and energy efficiency | $3,000,000,000 | To remain available through September 30, 2026 |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program | Energy efficiency and conservation projects including energy planning, renewable energy, electric vehicles, community electric infrastructure, and workforce development | Varies per government entity, vouchers available to lessen administrative burden | Pre-Award Information Sheet due April 28, 2023 Application deadline January 31, 2024 |
| EPA Clean Ports Program | Purchase or install of zero-emission port equipment or technology, to conduct any relevant planning or permitting in connection with the purchase or installation of such zero-emission port equipment or technology, and to develop qualified climate action plans | Varies depending on activity | September 30, 2027 |
| Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas | Clean energy and energy efficiency | $1,000,000,000 | $200,000,000 appropriated annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 (to remain available until expended) |
| Take a Load Off, Texas Incentive Programs | Energy efficiency measures | Varies | No deadline |
Other Funding Resources
Better Buildings Financing Navigator
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Guidebook, Pages 155-225 (PDF)
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Resource Hub
DSIRE - Provides info on federal and state programs related to renewables, fuel cells, and energy efficiency
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Guidebook Programs List
IRA Tax Credits for Clean Energy and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
EPA Funding Announcements from the IRA and BIL
EV Incentives for Consumers