Pennsylvania Incentives
AFIG – Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program
The program invests in the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles, fleets, refueling infrastructure, and technologies, as funded projects build markets for advanced, renewable, and alternative energy transportation technologies.
Program began accepting applications on May 7, 2024 There will be two application periods: 1st period closing at 11:59pm on June 28, 2024 2nd period closing at 11:59pm on December 20, 2024
$5 million in funding available.
AFIG funds a percentage of the Incremental Cost. Incremental Cost is defined as the difference in cost between the base price of a conventional model vehicle and its alternative fuel model.
Class 8 BEV with capacity above 200 kWh: 75% of Incremental Cost or Maximum grant of $100,000 x vehicle No scrappage requirement to qualify for funding.
• Businesses whose headquarters or principal place of business are located in Pennsylvania. • Zero-emission vehicle projects. • Projects located in or predominantly serving environmental justice areas. • Minority-, veteran-, or woman-owned businesses.
Applications will be reviewed and scored on a competitive basis. Applicants will be eligible for a maximum grant award across all applications of $500,000. Vehicles funded must be registered in Pennsylvania for on-road use and remain registered in the sate for no less than two years after project completion. Vehicle usage should occur primarily in Pennsylvania.
ONROAD REBATE PROGRAM
Application period will open for applications on November 24, 2023 and will remain open until all funds are exhausted
Heavy-duty diesel vehicle replacement projects Eligible project costs for an electric replacement include the cost of new vehicle, including charging infrastructure associated with the new all-electric vehicle. Project costs may include all applicable taxes and fees for eligible purchases and/or installations
$180,000 per Class 8 Truck Electric Replacement or $300,000 per Class 8 Truck Electric Replacement for Act 47 Municipalities * *Preference will be given to applicants that are approved distressed municipalities under Act 47, Financially Distressed Municipalities Act of 1987, by allowing up to 100% reimbursement for eligible projects. Such municipality must be identified on DCED’s website to be eligible.
Approximately $5 million in funding available
Yes, scrappage of operational EMY1992-2009 diesel heavy-duty vehicle is required to qualify for funding
Existing vehicle must have at least 3 years remaining useful life Existing vehicle must have operated in the applicant’s fleet for at least 1 year prior to application date Existing vehicle must be registered in Pennsylvania and operate more than 50% of vehicle’s annual mileage within the boundaries of Pennsylvania
Eligible applicants, or the entities they represent, must have a physical location or base of operations located within the boundaries of Pennsylvania, from which the vehicles proposed operate