Get Ready for Our 2023 Fleet and Fuel Recognition Survey and Tax Credit

Coalition news

Dec 2023

 

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!

Stakeholder News

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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.

Grants and Fundings

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 Drayage and Cargo Handling 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:

  • 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.).

  • Purchasing or leasing new heavy-duty motor vehicles and non-road equipment powered by hydrogen.

  • 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.

 

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

Silver Partners

Industry Partners

Supporting members

Fleet members