Kansas Biodiesel Rebate- Kansas Soybean Commission

Kansas Soybean Commission offers rebates to Kansans up to $2000 ($200 for individuals) for using biodiesel in diesel truck/equipment. Fleets and individuals based in Kansas, using diesel-powered equipment, can now earn rebates for using biodiesel blends above 10%. Kansas Soybean Commission will distribute rebates on a first-come, first-served basis, until program funds are exhausted. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including the rebate application form, please see the Biodiesel Rebate Program webpage.

Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Rebate Pilot Program – Kansas Gas Service

Kansas Gas Service offers rebates for NGV purchases or conversions in the amount of $1,000 for a dedicated or bi-fuel vehicle. Vehicles must be purchased or converted after February 2, 2016, and each applicant is limited to three rebates per calendar year. Compressed natural gas equipment must be certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or California Air Resources Board. Kansas Gas Service will distribute rebates on a first-come, first-served basis, until program funds are exhausted. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including the rebate application form, please see the CNG Rebate Program website.

Federal – Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit

The federal government offers a tax credit of between $2,500 and $7,500 on electric vehicles (EV). Taxpayers must have tax liability equal to or greater than the credit to be eligible. The tax credit cannot be used at the time of purchase, but reduces the taxpayer’s tax owed dollar-for-dollar.

Missouri – Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit

Missouri residents can claim an income tax credit for the cost of constructing a qualified alternative fueling station (including home EVSE). The credit is 20% of the costs directly associated with the purchase and installation of any alternative fuel storage and dispensing equipment or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), up to $1,500 for individuals or $20,000 for businesses. Tax credits may be carried forward for two years and may be transferred or sold, but will be forfeited if a tax credit recipient stops dispensing alternative fuel or electricity for vehicle charging. This tax credit expires on January 1, 2018. For more information, see the Missouri Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit website.

Kansas – Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit

An income tax credit is available for 40% of the incremental or conversion cost for qualified AFVs, based on gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), between $2,400 and $40,000. Qualified AFVs include vehicles that operate on a combustible liquid derived from grain starch, oil seed, animal fat, or other biomass, or produced from a biogas source.

Alternatively, a tax credit of 5% of the cost of the AFV, up to $750, is available for the purchase of an original equipment manufacturer AFV. This credit is allowed only to the first individual to take title of the vehicle. For motor vehicles capable of operating on E85, the individual claiming the credit must provide evidence of purchasing at least 500 gallons of E85 between the time the vehicle was purchased and December 31, of the following calendar year. Excess credits may be carried over for up to three years after the year in which the expenditures were made. The credit is only available to entities with corporate income tax liability. For more information, see the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit page.

Kansas – Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit

An income tax credit is available for 40% of the total cost to install alternative fueling infrastructure after January 1, 2009. Qualified property must be directly related to the delivery of alternative fuel into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle propelled by such fuel. The tax credit may not exceed $100,000 per fueling station. Alternative fuels are defined as combustible liquids derived from grain starch, oil seed, animal fat, or other biomass, or produced from a biogas source. Excess credits may be carried over for up to three years after the year in which the expenditures were made. The credit is only available to entities with corporate income tax liability. For more information, see the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit page.

Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) and its Clean Cities Coalitions keep a project bank for alternative fuel and other clean transportation projects, including alternative fuel refueling and recharging infrastructure, alternative fuel vehicle purchase and/or conversions, and clean diesel retrofits. Current submissions will form the basis for any future funding opportunity proposals MEC makes on behalf of the region or on behalf of individual project sponsors. Proposals may be for DOE Clean Cities funding opportunities, EPA Clean Diesel opportunities, state-based opportunities, or otherwise. MEC requires that all projects included in each application decrease dependence on petroleum by increasing the use of alternative fuels and advanced technologies and/or decreasing diesel emissions. Submit your project ideas to Kelly Gilbert.

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is a clean energy funding program that allows commercial building and property owners to acquire low-cost capital for projects that lead to energy savings, including new structures and gut-rehabs. Missouri recently passed the legislation allowing the PACE program to be utilized, and Metro Energy Center can help match you with a lender to get your commercial or multifamily project funded.

With no money down and all soft costs wrapped into the financing, PACE is an elegant finance program that allows you to fund energy-impacting projects such as lighting, furnaces, windows, and much more. The program was built on the idea that the loan would be paid back with savings from cutting energy bills, allowing many types of projects to acquire the funding they need.

For more information or to begin exploring the idea of PACE for your project, please email Basit (basit@metroenergy.org) here at Metro Energy Center, or learn more at the page on PACE on Missouri’s Department of Energy website.

• Clean Cities Program promotes alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle-reduction. In addition to financial assistance for projects, Clean Cities maintains a database of state and federal assistance.
• EPA Grants
• Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center database compiles state and federal incentives and laws related to alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, fuel efficiency, and other transportation-related topics/
• Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program (VALE) is a national program to reduce ground emissions at commercial airports located in designated air quality non-attainment and maintenance areas. The VALE Program allows airport sponsors to use the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) to finance low emission vehicles, refueling and recharging stations, gate electrification, and other airport air quality improvements.
• The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ) CMAQ provides funding to state departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and transit agencies for surface transportation and other related projects that improve air quality and reduce congestion. Funding is available for areas that do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (non-attainment areas) as well as former non-attainment areas that are now in compliance (maintenance areas). Priority is given to diesel engine retrofits, and other cost-effective emission reduction and congestion mitigation activities that provide air quality benefits.
• Rural Development Loan and Grant Programs assist agricultural producers and rural small business with purchasing renewable energy systems and making energy efficiency improvements.
• Department of Energy Loan Programs Office  provides an opportunity for those with an energy project to apply for loan programs.