Delaware Incentives and Laws

Last Updated August 2006

State Incentives

Biodiesel Production Facility Grants

The State Energy Office will administer moneys in the Green Energy Fund through a program of environmental incentive grants and loans for the development, promotion and support of energy efficiency programs and renewable or alternative energy technology in the State. The Technology Demonstration Program provides grants equal to 25% of the cost of a project which demonstrates the market potential of Renewable Energy Technology in Delaware, including biodiesel manufacturing facilities. Cash grants for biodiesel manufacturing facilities shall not exceed 25% of the project cost and no one project may receive more than $300,000. (Reference Senate Bill 44 and Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 80, Subchapter II)

Point of Contact

Charlie Smisson
State Energy Coordinator
Delaware Energy Office
Phone (302) 739-1530
Fax (302) 739-1527
charlie.smisson@state.de.us
http://www.delaware-energy.com/
 

Biodiesel Rebates and Support

The Delaware Soybean Board offers rebates and marketing, promotion, and education assistance for biodiesel use on a case-by-case basis.

Point of Contact

Jeffrey Allen
President
Delaware Soybean Board
Phone (302) 337-7678
Fax (302) 337-8817
jwa913@cs.com
http://www.desoybeans.org
 

State Laws and Regulations

Governor's Energy Advisory Council

The Governor’s Energy Advisory Council was established to develop implementation plans for the recommendations provided in the Delaware Energy Task Force’s 2003 Delaware Energy Plan. The Plan addresses state energy goals including promoting production and use of bioenergy and clean alternative energy, and broadening the existing diversity and reducing the environmental impact of fuels, while meeting Delaware's transportation needs. (Reference Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 80, Subchapter II)

Point of Contact

Office of the Governor
Phone (302) 744-4101 or (302) 577-3210
http://www.state.de.us/planning/livedel/etfhome.htm
 

Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption

Taxes imposed on alternative fuels used in official vehicles for the U.S. or any governmental agency, including state agencies and volunteer fire and rescue companies, are waived. Additionally, alternative fuel retailers must obtain a fuel supplier's license from the state Department of Transportation, and operators or owners of vehicles using alternative fuel must obtain either a special fuel user's license from the Department of Transportation or pay the special fuel tax. (Reference Delaware Code Title 30, Chapter 51, Subchapter II)

Utilities/Private Incentives

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Rate Reduction

Chesapeake Utilities has one publicly accessible quick-fill CNG vehicle refueling station in Dover. CNG is priced at 20% less than the American Automobile Association (AAA) list price.

Point of Contact

Ralph Schieferstein
Division Operations Manager
Chesapeake Utilities
Phone (302) 734-6797 ext. 6734
Fax (302) 735-3077
rschieferstein@chpk.com
http://www.chpk.com/
 

Propane Infrastructure Assistance and Fuel Rate Reduction

SchagrinGAS provides propane tanks, pumps, and meters at no cost to customers on a case-by-case basis. SchagrinGAS offers propane fuel at a 10% discount to fleet vehicles operating on alternative fuel vehicles.

Point of Contact

Andy Lambert
Vice President of Operations
SchagrinGAS
Phone (302) 658-2000 ext. 3015
Fax (302) 378-2898
alambert@schagringas.com
http://www.schagringas.com
 

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