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Illinois Natural Gas Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Alternative Fuel Rebates

The Illinois Alternate Fuels Rebate Program provides a rebate for 80% of the incremental cost of purchasing an AFV (up to $4,000), 80% of the cost of federally certified AFV conversions (up to $4,000), and for the incremental cost of purchasing alternative fuels. Eligible fuels for the program include natural gas and propane. The AFV or conversion system must be purchased from an Illinois-based company or vendor, except if the vehicle is a heavy-duty specialty vehicle that is not sold in Illinois. To be eligible for a fuel rebate, the majority of fuel purchases must be made from Illinois retail stations or fuel suppliers. The Program is open to all Illinois residents, businesses, government units (except federal government), and organizations located in Illinois. (Reference 415 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/30)

Clean School Bus Program

The Illinois Clean School Bus Program provides funding to assist schools and school districts to reduce emissions from diesel-powered school buses through implementation of cleaner fuels, including propane. Funding may be restricted to certain counties with further funding being secured through federal grants and other resources to implement the program on a statewide basis.

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United States (Federal) Incentives and Laws

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

A tax credit is available for the cost of installing alternative fueling equipment placed into service after December 31, 2005. Qualified alternative fuels are natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas. The credit amount is up to 50% not to exceed $50,000, for equipment placed into service on or after January 1, 2009. Fueling station owners who install qualified equipment at multiple sites are allowed to use the credit towards each location. Consumers who purchase residential fueling equipment may receive a tax credit of up to $2,000 for equipment placed into service after December 31, 2008. The credit expires December 31, 2010. Form 8911 (PDF 247 KB) provides additional information and must be used in order to claim the tax credit. (Reference Public Law 111-5, Section 1123, and 26 U.S. Code 30C)