New Jersey Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program

Administering Entity

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Division of Energy

Program Goals

The intent of this program is to encourage the acquisition of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by local government entities throughout the State of New Jersey.

Eligibility

Government entities in NJ: Municipalities, Counties, Boards of Education, State colleges and universities, Governmental authorities, Other local government agencies.

Funds available

The incremental costs of purchasing one or more AFVs, instead of gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles, or converting vehicles to operate using alternative fuel, are eligible for rebates, as follows:

Medium Duty Vehicles (8,500-14,000 lbs.):

• Up to $7,000 toward the incremental cost of a dedicated AFV or hybrid-electric vehicle
• Up to $4,000 toward the incremental cost of a bi-fuel AFV

Heavy Duty Vehicles (over 14,000 lbs.):

• Up to $12,000 toward the incremental cost of a dedicated AFV or hybrid-electric vehicle
• Up to $6,000 toward the incremental cost of a bi-fuel AFV

Determining Factors

• Vehicle Qualifications: Dedicated AFVs, or vehicles that are capable of operating only on an alternative fuel
• Bi-fuel AFVs, or vehicles that can operate on an alternative fuel or a traditional fuel like gasoline, at the flip of a switch
• Hybrid-electric vehicles, which combine an electric motor with a separate gaseous or liquid fuel engine
• AFVs purchased after July 1, 2002 are eligible for the AFV Rebate Program

Application Process

Complete the application (see website) and send to contact person.

Testing Requirements

N/A

Reporting Requirements

N/A

Duration of program

Rebate applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. Rebates will be awarded based on funding availability.

Contact

John Zarzycki, Project Manager
NJBPU, Office of Clean Energy
Two Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102

Website

New Jersey Clean Energy Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program

Posted: 26-Jan-2009; Updated: 17-Apr-2009