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�c STATE C MAY 20, 1 HOUSE BILL 1213 : � o Rebate and Grant Program for AFVs 'na 123 QUAM V ` BILL ANALYSIS Committee : House Finance Introduced by : Rep . Tolson Date . August 7 , 2001 Summary by : Trina Griffin Version : 2nd Edition Committee Counsel SUMMARY: House Bill 1213 creates the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate and Infrastructure Grant Program, funded by a $1 . 00 increase in vehicle registration fees from January 1, 2002 through 2004 and by an additional $1 . 00 increase from 2005 through 2011 , The program would provide rebates to purchasers of AFVs and grants for the construction of AFV infrastructure projects. BILL ANALYSIS . What is an " alternative fuel vehicle ? " An alternative fuel vehicle is a vehicle that operates using a source other than gasoline or diesel fuel , such as electricity, natural gas , hydrogen, ethanol , methanol , or fuels derived from biological materials . Who will administer the program? The State Energy Office , which is a division of the Department of Administration, would administer the Alternative Fuel Rebate and Infrastructure Grant Program . Up to 5 % of the funds collected would be shared by both the State Energy Office and DMV for administrative costs . Who is eligible for a rebate ? Individuals , companies , businesses , corporations , and units of county or city government that lease or purchase alternative fuel vehicles , including public school buses . The State and federal fleets would not be eligible for rebates . What is the amount of the rebate ? The amount of the rebate is based on a percentage of the difference in cost between the alternative fuel vehicle and a comparable conventional model . The percentage varies depending on the type of alternative fuel vehicle leased or purchased . For light- duty vehicles , the amount of the rebate is capped at $ 5 , 000 per vehicle and $ 30 , 000 annually per person . For heavy- duty vehicles , the rebate is capped at $ 25 , 000 per vehicle and $ 100 , 000 annually per person . Who is eligible for a grant ? Individuals , companies , businesses , corporations , and units of county or city government that construct and maintain an alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure project, which includes fueling stations , fueling tanks , charging stations , and other equipment used to fuel AFVs . The State Energy Office will conduct a competitive selection process to determine grant recipients . Any residual funds are available to State agencies for infrastructure projects . What are the eligibility criteria ? The State Energy Office will establish eligibility criteria. However, the bill specifically requires that the projects be publicly accessible , serve vehicles used by the public , or be for the public benefit by reducing harmful air emissions . Priority will be given to projects serving 10 or more vehicles . Priority will also be given for projects in counties at risk for non- attainment penalties under federal EPA regulations . Legislative Services Office North Carolina General Assembly Research Division, 733-2578