Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion Rebate Program

What is the CNG Conversion Rebate Program?

A $2.2 million rebate program to supplement the state’s efforts to promote alternative transportation fuels.  The CNG Conversion Rebate Program will decrease our dependence on foreign oil and decrease our greenhouse gas emissions by providing an incentive rebate program to accelerate the use of alternative transportation fuel in Arkansas. The rebates will provide an incentive for fleets and individuals to purchase and/or convert their Arkansas licensed vehicles to compressed natural gas. Rebates will be given directly to individuals and fleet operators following their conversion or purchase of compressed natural gas vehicles.  

Who may qualify and apply for rebate?        

• Eligible applicants are Arkansas state government agencies, institutions of higher education, cities, counties, school districts, private fleets, and individuals. 
• For more information on qualifying, click here. 

What are the project requirements?

• The conversions or purchase of new CNG Vehicle has to take place on or after August 5, 2011.  
• Rebates are available on a first-come, first served basis until January 31, 2012, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
• Rebates will be limited to 50% of the conversion or incremental cost per vehicle, but cannot exceed $25,000.
• CNG conversion kits must be installed according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and must comply with EPA requirements for vehicle conversions.
• For more information on project requirements, click here.  
• All conversion or acquisitions of new CNG Vehicles cannot take place later than April 30, 2012.

What is the rebate selection process?

To receive a rebate, interested parties must complete the reservation request form* and send it to the Arkansas Energy Office (AEO).  Once the AEO receives your reservation request you will be notified that it is in order and AEO will reserve your requested funds for 45 days. Applicant will then submit an application once work is completed.  If AEO has not received your official application and supporting documents within those 45 days, your funds will be reallocated. 

Does an EPA Certified Conversion Kit exist for my vehicle?

Visit NGVAmerica.org for an up-to-date list of EPA certified engines retrofit and repower systems.

Is there a CNG Refueling Station located near me?

Visit the Alternative Fuel Station Locator for an up-to-date database of all the CNG stations in the United States.

*AEO will start accepting Reservation Request on August 19, 2011 

Forms:

Program Guidelines (PDF)

Reservation Request Form (Word)

Application (Word)

W-9 Form (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information contact:

Mitchell Simpson
AR Clean Cities Coordinator
501-682-1060
MSimpson@ArkansasEDC.com

 

 

The CNG Conversion Rebate Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission – Energy Office under award number DE-EE-0000179, known as the State Energy Program.