Friday, January 15, 2016
The Nebraska Propane Gas Association reports that the Nebraska Clean-Burning Motor Fuel Development Rebate Program has launched, making available rebates for conversions, new vehicle purchases, and fuel dispensing equipment. The rebate program is funded under Legislative Bill 581 passed by the state’s nonpartisan, unicameral legislature in May 2015. The Nebraska Energy Office is tasked with administering the program.
The rebate program defines clean-burning motor vehicle fuel for conversions and purchases of new vehicles as hydrogen fuel cell, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. Rebates for residential CNG dispensing equipment are offered.
“We have received much interest in this program, with dealers and others patiently waiting for the guidelines to be issued,” said David Bracht, director of the Nebraska Energy Office. “We expect the funds to be expended quickly, and encourage people to carefully read the guidelines and ensure their applications are complete to avoid any delay in processing.”
Conversions will be eligible for a rebate of up to 50% of the cost of a conversion system/kit or $4500, whichever is less. The rebates for vehicle purchases are based on the cost of the fuel tank, fuel lines, and exhaust system and is the same amount as the conversion rebate. New fuel dispensing equipment will be eligible for up to 50% of the cost, or $2500, whichever is less. Rebates will not be provided for purchases that were made prior to Jan. 4, 2016 or do not meet the guidelines. Information about the program and application forms are available at neo.ne.gov/cleanfuels/rebates.htm.
The rebate program defines clean-burning motor vehicle fuel for conversions and purchases of new vehicles as hydrogen fuel cell, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. Rebates for residential CNG dispensing equipment are offered.
“We have received much interest in this program, with dealers and others patiently waiting for the guidelines to be issued,” said David Bracht, director of the Nebraska Energy Office. “We expect the funds to be expended quickly, and encourage people to carefully read the guidelines and ensure their applications are complete to avoid any delay in processing.”
Conversions will be eligible for a rebate of up to 50% of the cost of a conversion system/kit or $4500, whichever is less. The rebates for vehicle purchases are based on the cost of the fuel tank, fuel lines, and exhaust system and is the same amount as the conversion rebate. New fuel dispensing equipment will be eligible for up to 50% of the cost, or $2500, whichever is less. Rebates will not be provided for purchases that were made prior to Jan. 4, 2016 or do not meet the guidelines. Information about the program and application forms are available at neo.ne.gov/cleanfuels/rebates.htm.
