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 |
| Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program | Repairing and replacing existing chargers that are broken or non-operational | $100 million total, up to 80% of total project cost | November 13, 2023 |
| GreenSense Incentive Program* for Denton Municipal Electric (DME) customers |
EVs and PHEVs | $300 | 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 | Opening October 2023 |
| 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 |
| Texas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan | Installation of DCFC stations in designated EV study areas along Alternative Fuel Corridors | Up to 80% of the total project cost | October 16, 2023 |
| 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 |
| 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 purchae price for EVs and PHEVs 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 |
| North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction 2023 Call for Partners | Replacement or repower of eligible heavy-duty diesel vehicles or equipment | Up to 45% cost if new vehicle is electric; up to 60% for electric repowers Up to 35% cost if new is powered by engine certified to CARB optional low-NOx standards; up to 50% for low-NOx repowers Up to 25% cost for all others; up to 40% for all other repowers |
October 20, 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 |
| GreenSense Incentive Program* for Denton Municipal Electric (DME) customers |
EVs and PHEVs | $300 | 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 | Opening October 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 |
| Energy Future Grants (EFG) | Developing and implementing plans in three topic areas: 1)Reducing energy intensity and greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector 2) Innovation in affordable and flexible distributed energy delivery models 3) Strategies for creating net-zero commercial and residential buildings |
Up to $500,000 | September 30, 2023 |
| 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) |
| Rural Energy for America Program | Renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements | Loans up to 75% of eligible project costs, grants up to 40% of eligible project costs | Next Deadline: September 30, 2023 |
| 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