Alternative Fuel Stations
Above is a complete list of alternative fuel locations in or near Rock Springs, WY: 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 Rock Springs, WY.
Owners of EVs must pay an annual decal fee of $200. Multipurpose vehicles and motorcycles are exempt. Multipurpose vehicles are defined as having at least four wheels, an unladen weight of at least 300 pounds (lbs.) but less than 3,000 lbs., a permanent upright seat or saddle for the driver which is mounted at least 24 inches from the ground, and an identifying number.
(Reference House Bill 0002, 2016, House Bill 0166, 2019, and Wyoming Statutes 39-17-301 (a) and 31-3-102 (a) (xxiii))
A license tax of $0.24 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) or diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) is collected on all alternative fuel used, sold, or distributed for sale or use in Wyoming. Alternative fuels include compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane, electricity, and renewable diesel. For taxation purposes, one GGE of CNG is equal to 5.66 pounds (lbs.), one DGE of LNG is equal to 6.06 lbs., one GGE of propane is equal to 1.35 gallons, and one GGE of electricity is equal to 33.56 kilowatt-hours. For more information, refer to the Wyoming Department of Transportation Tax Rates website.
(Reference Wyoming Statutes 39-17-104, 39-17-204, 39-17-303, and 39-17-304)
Wyoming 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.
Black Hills Energy offers $500 rebates to residential customers for the purchase and installation of a Level 2 EV charging station. For more information, see the Black Hills Energy Residential Rebates website.
The city of Rock Springs (WY) in Sweetwater County has an estimated population of 23,036.
There are currently at least 12 alternative fuel stations in or near Rock Springs, WY (10-mile radius).
Many states offer incentives, rebates or discounts for purchasing alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).