Equipment and Technology

Equipment and Technology. Equipment and technology eligible for projects through the loan program are restricted to the following stipulations: A. Alternative fuel gases, per Regular Session 2013 HB 1685 are: i. propane gas; ii. compressed natural gas; and iii. liquefied natural gas. B. Original Equipment Manufactured Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) must be new, dedicated or bi-fuel, on-road school bus or motor vehicle. Motor vehicles include light- to heavy-duty weights. C. After-Market Retrofits are limited to gasoline or diesel powered school buses or motor vehicles for bi-fuel or dedicated fuel conversion. Retrofits must be new vehicle systems and must be EPA certified. Documentation must be submitted with application. D. Refueling Infrastructure projects can include new dispensing facilities, or additional equipment or upgrades and improvements to existing AFV refueling sites: i. Tanks, pumps, hoses, injectors, electronic controls and related supplies, materials, parts and components for the storage of alternative fuels; ii. Facility upgrades or building modifications that are necessary to accommodate alternative fuels for fleet garages and other maintenance/service centers; iii. Projects may be proposed that include multiple fuel types; and iv. Eligible infrastructure costs must be limited to the development of the refueling capability and related service/support for alternative fuel and/or advance technology vehicles. E. Refueling system purchased through the loan program must be installed at a governmental entity location for nonpublic use per Regular Session 2013 HB 1685.