Alternative Fuel Stations in Forest, OH

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 Forest, OH.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion

It is unlawful to tamper with vehicle emissions control systems unless the action is for the purpose of converting a motor vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel and is in compliance with the standards adopted under the Clean Air Act Amendments.

(Reference Ohio Revised Code 3704.16-3704.162)

Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Weight Exemption

NGVs and EVs may exceed the gross vehicle weight restrictions by 2,000 pounds, except on the interstate system or a highway, road, or bridge that is subject to maximum weight restrictions.

(Reference Ohio Revised Code 5577.044 and House Bill 23, 2023)

Natural Gas Measurement

Compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) used for transportation must be measured in gasoline gallon equivalents (GGE) or diesel gallon equivalents (DGE). One DGE of LNG is the equivalent of one gallon of motor fuel. One GGE of CNG is equal to 139.31 cubic feet or 6.38 pounds.

(Reference Ohio Revised Code 5735.011)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Emissions Inspection Exemption

Vehicles powered exclusively by electricity, propane, or natural gas are exempt from state motor vehicle emissions inspections after a one-time verification inspection. For more information, see the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency E-Check website.

(Reference Ohio Administrative Code 3745-26-1 and 3745-26-12)

Propane Vehicle Rebate - OPGA

OPGA offers residents and fleets a $4,000 rebate for the purchase of a new propane vehicle or propane conversion and a $1,000 rebate for the purchase of a new propane lawn mower or mower conversion. Applicants may receive up to five rebates. Eligible vehicles must be purchased in 2023. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including eligibility requirements and the rebate application, see the OPGA Autogas website.

Electric Drive Vehicle Registration Fee

Electric drive vehicles owners must pay an annual fee in addition to other registration fees. The fee is $200 for electric vehicles, $150 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and $100 for hybrid electric vehicles.

(Reference Ohio Revised Code 4501.01 and 4503.10 and House Bill 23, 2023)

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate – Firelands Electric Cooperative (FEC)

FEC offers rebates of $250 to FEC customers who install Level 2 EV charging station(s) at a home, office, or other building. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the FEC Electric Vehicle Charger Rebates website.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support

Ohio 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.