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Clean energy tax extenders make alt fuel even more affordable for fleets

admin — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00:56 +0000

Fleet operators on the fence about making the switch to American-made clean fuel should take note: in a vote of 257 to 167, the U.S. Congress has advanced a “fiscal cliff” agreement by the Senate that includes positive provisions for clean domestic fuels and preservation of past tax credits, also making them retroactive for 2012. In other words: tax credits for alternative fuels and fueling infrastructure have been extended; and if you already converted vehicles or installed a clean fueling station in 2012, you might also get money back from last year!

In particular, the bill’s Title IV section on energy tax extenders includes the following:

Sec. 402 – Extension of credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property to Dec 31, 2013
This is retroactive to alternative fuel infrastructure implemented after Dec 31, 2011. It ensures a 30 percent credit on up to $30,000 per facility, applicable for all alternate fuels.

Sec. 412 – Extension of alternative fuels excise tax credits to December, 31, 2013
The tax credit of 50 cents per gge specifically for propane autogas, CNG and LNG is also retroactive to Dec 31, 2011.

By making fuels like propane autogas even more affordable to implement, these extended tax credits can help provide that extra push U.S. fleets need to adopt American-made alternative fuels in greater numbers. For fleets thinking of going green in 2013, now is the perfect time.

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America can’t wait to diversify our transportation fuel portfolio — and we don’t have to

admin — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:15:12 +0000

This week our thoughts are with the millions of Americans and families impacted by Hurricane Sandy. In the wake of such extensive damage, we are reminded of the fragility of our nation’s energy infrastructure and of the very real risks associated with dependence on foreign oil and monopolized transportation fuels.

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, the agility of state and local emergency responders is more critical than ever. But events like this week’s storm can threaten the dependability of our fuel supply. That’s just one reason many law enforcement agencies have seen significant success with propane autogas.

Autogas is American-made and costs significantly less than gasoline, but it is also a highly portable fuel that can be readily relied upon in times of critical need. Autogas proved the best answer for Sheriff Stan Evans of Jackson County, who wanted a supplementary fuel supply for his deputies. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Sheriff Evans came face-to-face with the threat fuel scarcity could pose, particularly for emergency responders in states directly impacted by such a catastrophic event.

Evans appreciated the reliability of propane autogas supply and the flexibility afforded by autogas vehicle technology. The Jackson County sheriff vehicles use the bi-fuel Prins system from Alliance AutoGas so deputies can switch readily between autogas and gasoline as needed. And with fuel cost savings of $1.50 per gallon with autogas, as well as a 30 percent reduction in harmful emissions, it’s no wonder the Sheriff’s office has transitioned well over half of its vehicle fleet to run on autogas.

This week has presented a solemn reminder of our vulnerabilities; but we are optimistic that as our nation’s energy portfolio diversifies to include more of clean and domestically produced transportation fuels like propane autogas, we will be better equipped for the road ahead.

Virginia Governor transitions state fleet to alternative fuel

admin — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:19:59 +0000

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell kicked off his third annual Governor’s Conference on Energy this morning by officially beginning his state fleet’s transition to alternative fuels.

Va. Governor Bob McDonnell speaks about state’s transition to alternative fuel for fleets.

At the Greater Richmond Convention Center, McDonnell signed partner agreements and a memorandum of understanding to switch Virginia state fleet vehicles to compressed natural gas and propane autogas. Steve McCoy of Alliance AutoGas, representatives from Clean Energy and CNG proponent Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin witnessed the signing of the momentous executive directive, which requires all state agencies to develop an alternative fuel replacement plan.

Steve McCoy of Alliance AutoGas looks on as Gov. McDonnell signs memorandum to switch state fleets to CNG and propane autogas.

Alliance AutoGas and ROUSH CleanTech will facilitate propane autogas vehicle conversions and provide OEM autogas vehicles for the Commonwealth. Alliance AutoGas will also provide fueling for state fleets transitioning to autogas. McCoy was joined at the event by fellow Alliance AutoGas representative Tripp Greene and Alliance AutoGas partner John Phillips of Phillips Energy, as well as Chelsea Jenkins of ROUSH. They showcased a clean-burning propane autogas cruiser from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office and a propane-powered ROUSH CleanTech Ford F250.

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