New Hampshire Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fueling Infrastructure

Administering Entity

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) and the Granite State Clean Cities Coalition (GSCCC)

Program Goals

To expand the use of alternative fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, and advanced technology vehicles in the state of New Hampshire. 

Eligibility

Applicants may be any private sector company, non-profit organization, municipality, or state agency operating vehicles in New Hampshire’s current 8 hour ozone non-attainment or maintenance areas. This includes portions of Hillsborough, Merrimack, Strafford and Rockingham Counties.

Funds available

Funds may be requested for 33.6% of the total project for dedicated AFVs, advanced technology vehicles and fueling infrastructure as follows:
Up to 80% of the incremental cost of hybrid-electric vehicles up to a maximum of:

• $12,000 for medium duty vehicles (8,500 lbs to 14,000 lbs).
• $80,000 for heavy duty vehicles (>14,000 lbs).

All Applicants must provide for a minimum non-federal cost share of 66.4% of total project costs, however the base cost of the vehicle can be considered as fulfilling the 66.4% price match.
A total of $1.1 million is available on a reimbursement basis only and are provided by the NH DOT through the federal CMAQ program.

Determining Factors

DES solicits proposals for projects that maximize the benefits from available program dollars. Priority will be given to projects that:

• Result in the greatest emissions reduction per program dollar.
• Offset the greatest amount of petroleum fuel through increased use of advanced technology and AFVs.
• Represent a planned approach to introduce alternative fuel and/or advanced technology vehicles into the applicant’s fleet.
• Result in new, publicly accessible, fueling infrastructure for alternative fuel.
• Provide for outreach and educational opportunities.

Application Process

The Applicant must submit one original and five (5) copies of the proposal, each with a completed and signed Proposal Checklist (Attachment 1) attached to the front. The original must be clearly labeled and must contain an original signature.

Testing Requirements

N/A

Reporting Requirements

N/A

Duration of Program

It is currently an open application period until funds run out.

Contact

Dolores Rebolledo
(603) 271-6751

Website

www.granitestatecleancities.nh.gov/index.htm#funding

Posted: 26-Jan-2009; Updated: 11-Aug-2009