Georgia Incentives and Laws
Last Updated April 2008
Georgia is the home of the Atlanta (
www.cte.tv/cca/cleancitiesatl.html) and Middle Georgia (
www.mga-cleancities.com) Clean Cities Coalitions. Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.
State Incentives
Alternative Fuel Production Facility Tax Exemption
Tangible personal property used in or for the construction of an alternative fuel production facility dedicated to the production of ethanol, biodiesel, butanol, and their by-products are exempt from the state sales and use tax. Alternative fuels produced in the facility must be derived from biomass materials such as agricultural products, animal fats, or the wastes of such products or fats to qualify. The tax exemption does not apply to property purchased after the production and processing of alternative fuels has begun at the facility. The exemption applies to tangible personal property purchased between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2012. (Reference
Georgia Code 48-8-34.4)
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Tax Credit
An income tax credit is available for up to 20% of the cost to purchase or lease a ZEV, or $5,000, whichever is less. ZEVs include, but are not limited to, battery-only electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Low-speed vehicles do not qualify for this credit. The credit cannot exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability, but any portion of the credit not used in the year the ZEV is purchased or leased can be carried over for up to five additional years. (Reference
Georgia Code 48-7-40.16)
Point of Contact
James Udi
Environmental Specialist
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Phone (404) 363-7046
Fax (404) 362-2534
james_udi@dnr.state.ga.us
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit
An income tax credit is available for the purchase, lease, or conversion of a vehicle that operates solely on an alternative fuel and meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification of a Low Emission Vehicle (LEV). The credit is worth up to 10% of the cost of a new AFV or up to 10% of the cost of converting the vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel, or $2,500, whichever is less. The credit cannot exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability, but any portion of the credit not used in the year the AFV is purchased or converted can be carried over for up to five additional years. This incentive does not apply to hybrid electric vehicles. (Reference
Georgia Code 48-7-40.16)
Point of Contact
James Udi
Environmental Specialist
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Phone (404) 363-7046
Fax (404) 362-2534
james_udi@dnr.state.ga.us
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Tax Credit
An income tax credit is available to any eligible business enterprise for the purchase or lease of each EV charger that is located in the state. The amount of the credit is 10% of the cost of the charger or $2,500, whichever is less. (Reference
Georgia Code 48-7-40.16)
Point of Contact
James Udi
Environmental Specialist
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
Phone (404) 363-7046
Fax (404) 362-2534
james_udi@dnr.state.ga.us
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption
AFVs displaying the proper
alternative fuel license plate are allowed to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of passengers. (Reference
Georgia Code 32-9-4 and 40-2-76)
State Laws and Regulations
Establishment of E85 Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program
Establishment of E85 Fueling Infrastructure Grant ProgramThe Department of Community Affairs is required to establish a grant program for E85 infrastructure projects. The grant program will be administered by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. Grants of up to $20,000, or 1/3 of the total planned project cost, will be made available for each approved project. Construction for any approved project must begin no later than six months after the date the grant is issued and must be complete within one year of receipt of the grant. No grants will be made after July 1, 2009. (Reference
Georgia Code 50-8-170)
Biodiesel Study Committee
The state Senate has created a Senate Biodiesel Fuel Study Committee to study the conditions, needs, and issues associated with expanding biodiesel use and production in the state of Georgia. The Committee may meet as often as necessary to carry out these duties and report their findings and recommendations, if any, on or before December 1, 2008. (Reference
Senate Resolution 1201, 2008)
Alternative Fuel Use and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements
State agencies and departments are required to prioritize the procurement of high fuel efficiency and flexible fuel vehicles when such technologies are commercially available and economically practical. Additionally, all state-owned fueling facilities are required to maximize the purchasing of gasoline blended with ethanol and diesel fuel blended with biodiesel for use in state vehicles when available and economically practical. On December 15, 2006, the Governor's Energy Policy Council finalized the first
Comprehensive State Energy Strategy, which offers a suggested approach toward a sustainable energy future for Georgia and includes implementation strategies related to alternative fuel production and use. (Reference
Executive Order 02.28.06.02, 2006)
Biodiesel Specifications
Biodiesel produced or sold in the state, including for the purpose of blending with petroleum diesel, must meet ASTM specification D6751. (Reference
Georgia Code 10-1-151.1)
Provision for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption
The Georgia Department of Revenue and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are authorized to develop a list of HEV models that qualify for an HOV lane exemption regardless of the number of passengers, pending federal legislative or regulatory approval. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in May 2007. A final rule is expected in September 2008, which will include criteria for defining exempt HEVs. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) must determine whether allowing the qualifying HEVs to travel in HOV lanes would degrade the performance of the lanes. Refer to the
GDOT Web site for more information. (Reference
Georgia Code 32-9-4)
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Definition
As defined by the Georgia Code, the definition of an alternative fuel vehicle includes HEVs. An HEV is defined as a motor vehicle that draws propulsion energy from onboard sources of stored energy, which includes an internal combustion or heat engine using combustible fuel and a rechargeable energy storage system. HEVs must meet federal Clean Air Act and California emissions standards, meet or exceed the federal Bin 5 Tier II emission levels, and have a fuel economy that is 1.5 times the Model Year 2002 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency composite class average for the same vehicle class. (Reference
Georgia Code 40-2-76)
Motor Fuel Excise Tax
An excise tax is imposed at the rate of $0.075 per gallon on distributors who sell or use motor fuel in Georgia. Motor fuels that are not commonly sold or measured by the gallon, and are used in any motor vehicles on public highways, may be taxed according to their gasoline gallon equivalent. Propane and special fuels sold in bulk to a licensed consumer distributor are exempt from this tax. (Reference
Georgia Code 48-9-3)
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Permit
There is a one-time fee of $100, collected by the state Safety Fire Commissioner, for a permit to dispense CNG for vehicle use. (Reference
Georgia Code 25-2-4.1)
Idle Reduction Regulation – Atlanta
The City of Atlanta prohibits the idling of a truck or bus for more than 15 minutes on any street or public place. Exceptions include emergency vehicles, utility company, construction, and maintenance vehicles where the engines must run to perform needed work, or a vehicle that is forced to remain motionless because of traffic conditions. If the ambient temperature is less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit, idling is limited to a maximum of 25 minutes. In addition, any vehicle that uses electricity or compressed natural gas as the primary fuel source is exempt from idling limitations. (Reference
Atlanta Code of Ordinances 150-97(c))
Utilities/Private Incentives
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Infrastructure Technical Assistance
Atmos Energy offers preliminary feasibility studies and energy analysis for CNG fueling stations and assists with vendor selection on a case-by-case basis.
Point of Contact
Walter C. Miller
Energy Services Consultant
Atmos Energy
Phone (817) 303-2903
Fax (817) 303-2929
walter.c.miller@atmosenergy.com
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Infrastructure Analysis
AGL Resources and its subsidiaries (Atlanta Gas Light, Chattanooga Gas, Elkton Gas, Florida City Gas, Elizabethtown Gas, and Virginia Natural Gas) offer preliminary feasibility studies and energy analysis to assist in evaluating potential CNG fueling stations for fleet applications.
Point of Contact
Ian Skelton
Director, Major Accounts
AGL Resources
Phone (404) 584-4626
iskelton@aglresources.com
http://www.aglresources.com/
Points of Contact:
| NAME/EMAIL | AGENCY | TITLE | PHONE/FAX |
|---|
Wendy Morgan
wendy@cte.tv
| Atlanta Clean Cities Coalition
| Clean Cities Co-Coordinator
| Phone: (678) 858-5338
Fax: (678) 244-4151
|
Charise Stephens
charise.stephens@macon.ga.us
| Middle Georgia Clean Cities Coalition
| Clean Cities Director
| Phone: (478) 747-7920 and (478) 803-2506
Fax: (478) 751-9168
|
Steven Richardson
steven.richardson@netl.doe.gov
| U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory
| Project Manager
| Phone: (304) 285-4185
Fax: (304) 285-4638
|
James Udi
james_udi@dnr.state.ga.us
| Georgia Environmental Protection Division
| Environmental Specialist
| Phone: (404) 363-7046
Fax: (404) 362-2534
|
Michael L. Thomas
mthomas@dot.state.ga.us
| Georgia Department of Transportation
| Division Director of Transportation Data and Intermodal Development
| Phone: (404) 656-0610
Fax: (404) 656-0584
|
Ben Echols
bdechols@southernco.com
| Georgia Power Company
| Product Manager- Electric Mobility
| Phone: (404) 506-6713
Fax: (404) 506-2182
|
Walter C. Miller
walter.c.miller@atmosenergy.com
| Atmos Energy
| Energy Services Consultant
| Phone: (817) 303-2903
Fax: (817) 303-2929
|
Ian Skelton
iskelton@aglresources.com
| AGL Resources
| Director, Major Accounts
| Phone: (404) 584-4626
Fax:
|
Dale Aspy
aspy.dale@epa.gov
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
| Environmental Engineer, Region 4
| Phone: (404) 562-9041
Fax: (404) 562-9019
|
Alan Powell
powell.alan@epa.gov
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
| Environmental Engineer, Region 4 Air Planning Branch
| Phone: (404) 562-9045
Fax: (404) 562-9019
|
Wes Allen
wes.allen@gsa.gov
| U.S. General Services Administration
| Transportation Specialist, Southeast Region
| Phone: (404) 608-2217
Fax: (404) 608-2222 |
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