Alternative Fuel Stations in Rainbow City, AL

Tax incentives and/or other rebates, credits, incentives or related initiaves for drivers of alternative fuel vehicles or for other uses of alternative fuel in Rainbow City, AL.

Alternative Fuel Taxes

The state road tax for vehicles that operate on propane (liquefied petroleum gas or LPG) is paid through the purchase of an annual flat fee sticker, and the amount is based on the vehicle’s gross vehicle weight rating. Each person owning and/or operating a vehicle that operates on propane must obtain a decal annually from the Alabama LPG Board. The decal must be affixed to the vehicle according to LPG Board specification as proof that the issuance fee and decal fee have been paid. Vehicle owners must apply for a decal within 10 days of converting a vehicle to operate on propane, or a 20% penalty will be applied to the decal fee. Out-of-state alternative fuel vehicle operators that purchase propane within the state must pay the current Alabama motor fuel tax or they may elect to purchase the annual flat fee decal. The propane dealer or supplier must remit these funds to the LPG Board before the 20th of the month following the date of sale.

Similarly, the Alabama Department of Revenue administers an excise tax on compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) used as vehicle fuel. Taxes are applied in the following amounts: CNG: - $0.08 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) until September 30, 2023; - $0.13 per GGE from October 1, 2023, until September 30, 2028; and - $0.18 per GGE from October 1, 2028 and beyond. LNG: - $0.08 per diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) until September 30, 2023; - $0.13 per DGE from October 1, 2023, until September 30, 2028; and - $0.18 per DGE from October 1, 2028 and beyond.

A GGE is equal to 5.66 pounds (lbs.) or 126.67 cubic feet of natural gas for CNG and a DGE is equal to 6.06 lbs. for LNG.

(Reference Code of Alabama 40-17-160 through 40-17-165 and 40-17-168.2)

Idle Reduction and Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Weight Exemption

Any motor vehicle equipped with an auxiliary power unit (APU) or other idle reduction technology may exceed the gross, axle, tandem, or bridge formula weight limits by up to 400 pounds (lbs.). To be eligible for the weight exemption, the vehicle operator must be able to provide written proof or certification of the weight of the APU and demonstrate or certify that the idle reduction technology is fully functional at all times. Any NGV may exceed the limits by up to 2,000 lbs.

(Reference Code of Alabama 32-9-20)

Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rates - Alabama Power

Alabama Power offers a TOU rate to residential customers that own or lease an EV. For more information, see the Alabama Power EV rate website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee

EV owners must pay an annual fee in addition to standard registration fees. All-electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $203 and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $103. EV fees increase by $3 every four years. A portion of fees contribute to the Electric Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program, which provides grants for EV charging stations.

(Reference Code of Alabama 40-12-242)

Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support

Alabama utilities joined the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States. NEHC utility members agree to ensure efficient and effective fast charging deployment plans that enable long distance EV travel, avoiding duplication among coalition utilities, and complement existing corridor DCFC sites. For more information, including a list of participating utilities and states, see the NEHC website.