Alternative Fuel Stations
Above is a complete list of alternative fuel locations in or near Lake Charles, LA: biodiesel; compressed natural gas (CNG); ethanol (E85); electric; hydrogen; liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (propane) & more.
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 Lake Charles, LA.
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation has regulatory authority over CNG safety, including fueling stations and the installation of conversion equipment in a vehicle. Vehicles capable of operating on liquefied petroleum gas (propane) must have passed a safety inspection from the Louisiana Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:731 and 30:732)
Low-speed vehicles may only be used on roads that have a posted speed limit of up to 35 miles per hour (mph), but may cross a highway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph. The low-speed vehicle must be equipped with safety equipment as specified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500, and must be registered with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:300.1)
All licensed on-road vehicles fueled with compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (propane) are subject to a special fuels tax through the Excise Taxes Division of the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Vehicle owners or operators must pay a special fuels tax of $0.16 per gallon equivalent of natural gas at the time fuel is dispensed or delivered into the tank of a motor vehicle. A gasoline gallon equivalent is equal to 5.66 lbs. of CNG and a diesel gallon equivalent is equal to 6.06 lbs. of liquefied natural gas (LNG). A gallon of propane is subject to 73% of the state tax on a gallon of gasoline. Alternative fuel distributers must be licensed by the state.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:802.3 and 47.818.111)
Propane retailers may offer self-service, coin-operated, credit card, or any other pump-activating fuel dispensing device to the general public. The retailer must post readily-visible step-by-step instructions to the operator. The Louisiana Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission must promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to provide education and instruction on the safe operation and use of automatic fuel dispensing devices.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1853.1)
A vehicle powered by compressed or liquefied natural gas may exceed the state’s gross and axle vehicle weight limits by a weight equal to the difference between the weight of the vehicle with the natural gas tank and a comparable diesel tank system, up to 2,000 pounds. This exemption applies on all state roads and interstate highways.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:386)
Entergy offers commercial customers rebates for the purchase of select EVs and Level 2 EV charging stations. Rebates are available in the following amounts:
| Technology | Rebate Amounts |
|---|---|
| Electric Forklifts | Up to $500 |
| Electric Drayage Trucks | $1,500 |
| Electric Truck Refrigeration | $1,000 |
| Electric Cranes | Up to $25,000 |
| Electric Scissor and Boom Lift | $100 |
| Light-Duty Electric Burden Carrier | $100 |
| Electric Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber | $100 |
| Electric Riding Floor Scrubber | $150 |
| Electric Golf Cart | $150 |
| Level 2 EV Charging Station | $250 |
| Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station | Up to $1,500 |
Other technologies may be eligible for this incentive on a case-by-case basis. For more information, including eligible technologies, see the Entergy eTech website.
SWEPCO offers residential customers a $250 rebate for the installation of an ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 EV charging station. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including how to apply and funding availability, see the SWEPCO Level 2 Home EV Charging Station Rebate Program website.
Louisiana 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.
Local governments may not adopt an ordinance, rule, or law that limits consumer access to alternative transportation fuels, including biofuel, compressed natural gas, electricity, hydrogen, propane, and renewable diesel.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 51:3043)
In addition to standard vehicle registration fees, EV owners must pay an annual fee of $110 and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $60.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:461)
The city of Lake Charles (LA) in Calcasieu County has an estimated population of 71,993.
There are currently at least 9 alternative fuel stations in or near Lake Charles, LA (10-mile radius).
Alternative fuels are energy sources that provide energy security and environmental benefits.