Alternative Fuel Stations
Above is a complete list of alternative fuel locations in or near Georgetown, TX: 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 Georgetown, TX.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) Program as part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). The ERIG program provides grants for various types of clean air projects to improve air quality in the state’s nonattainment areas and other affected counties. Eligible projects include those that involve replacement, retrofit, repower, or lease or purchase of new heavy-duty vehicles; alternative fuel dispensing infrastructure; idle reduction and electrification infrastructure; and alternative fuel use. For more information, including application periods, , see the TCEQ TERP website.
(Reference Texas Statutes, Health and Safety Code 386.101-386.117 and Texas Administrative Code Title 30 Part 1 Chapter 114 Subchapter K Division 3 Rule 114.620-114.629)
The Texas Gas Service Conservation Program offers commercial customers a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a qualified NGV or $3,000 for the conversion of a gasoline powered vehicle to operate on natural gas. The rebate is available for up to five vehicles per customer, and only centers certified by the Railroad Commission of Texas may perform conversions. These incentives are available to commercial customers within Central Texas or Rio Grande Valley. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Texas Gas Service Rebate Application website.
NEVs are defined as vehicles that can attain a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour (mph) and that must comply with the safety standards in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. NEVs may only be used on roadways that have a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less except to cross at an intersection. A county, municipality, or the Texas Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of NEVs on a street or highway if the governing body determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.
(Reference Texas Statutes, Transportation Code 551.301-551.303)
Austin Energy offers residential customers who own an EV a rebate of 50% of the cost to purchase and install a qualified Level 2 EV charging station, up to $1,200. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Austin Energy Home Charging website.
To pass the state vehicle inspection, an NGV owner must be able to provide proof that the fuel tank on the vehicle has met inspection requirements and falls within the manufacturer’s recommended service life, as required by Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.304. Fleet operators must also prove that a certified technician inspected the vehicle’s fuel tank.
(Reference Texas Administrative Code Title 32, Part 1, Chapter 23, Subchapter D, Rule 23.41)
Compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) dispensed into a motor vehicle is taxed at a rate of $0.15 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) or diesel gallon equivalent (DGE), depending on how the dispenser lists the price. A GGE is defined as 5.66 pounds (lbs.) of CNG or 5.37 lbs. of LNG. A DGE is defined as 6.38 lbs. of CNG or 6.06 lbs. of LNG. Exemptions may apply.
(Reference Texas Statutes, Tax Code 162.001, and 162.351-162.356)
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) as part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). LDPLIP provides grants for the purchase or lease of a new light-duty vehicle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, hydrogen, or electricity. CNG and propane vehicles, including bi-fuel vehicles, are eligible for a rebate of up to $5,000. Electric drive vehicles powered by a battery or hydrogen fuel cell, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with a battery capacity of at least 4 kilowatt hours, are eligible for a rebate of up to $2,500. One rebate is available per eligible vehicle. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including application periods, see the TERP website.
(Reference Texas Statutes, Health and Safety Code 386.154 and Texas Administrative Code Title 30 Part 1 Chapter 114 Subchapter K Division 2 Rule 114.610-114.613)
EVs and NGVs may exceed the state’s gross vehicle weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds (lbs.). The EV or NGV maximum gross vehicle weight may not exceed 82,000 lbs.
(Reference Texas Statutes, Transportation Code 621.101 and Senate Bill 1364, 2023)
CPS offers residential customers that own an EV access to the FlexEV Public Charging program network for an annual fee of $96 per EV. For more information, see the CPS Energy EVs website.
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.
The city of Georgetown (TX) in Williamson County has an estimated population of 47,400.
There are currently at least 38 alternative fuel stations in or near Georgetown, TX (10-mile radius).
LPG and compressed natural gas are used primarily in areas that have easy access to pipelines.