FYI below from the state lovingly referrred to as "two big cities with Alabama
in between."
The $1,000,000 equals another 2,000 hybrids on the road in addition to those
for which PA residents have already received tax credits. a small number
compared to conventional cars but still a start.
In addition Pennsylvania is allocating $5.3 million toward increasing its
increasing its biodiesel production incentive to 75 cents per gallon.
George Frantz
Governor Rendell Reminds Pennsylvanians Hybrid Vehicle Rebates Still Available
HARRISBURG (Nov. 13) -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today reminded would-be car
buyers—or those who have purchased an eligible vehicle in the past six
months—that $500 rebates are available to make fuel-efficient electric hybrid
vehicles more affordable.
The Governor said Pennsylvania has made more than $1 million available to
continue its popular rebate program, which helps drivers conserve fuel, save
money, and reduce the state’s dependence on imported oil.
“These rebates make it easier for families to buy energy-efficient,
electric-hybrid vehicles and conserve fuel,” said Governor Rendell. “We need to
break our dependence on imported oil by adopting advanced conservation
technologies and by producing greater amounts of clean, alternative fuels in
Pennsylvania.”
Hybrid electric vehicles save consumers money through increased fuel
efficiency, which in turn reduces the need to import oil from foreign
countries. Greater fuel efficiency also translates into lower emissions of air
pollutants.
Rebates will be provided only for purchasing the cleanest and most
fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles. In order to qualify, the total city and highway
miles per gallon ratings as measured by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency must meet or exceed 55 mpg. The hybrid vehicle must also have a carbon
footprint of less than 7.0-tons-per-year of carbon dioxide as accounted by
www.fueleconomy.gov.
The Department of Environmental Protection maintains a list of eligible
vehicles that is updated monthly at www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: Hybrid
Vehicle Rebates.
“Energy conservation saves families and businesses money, and just as
importantly it cuts waste of natural resources and reduces pollution,” said
acting Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger. “By reducing energy
consumption and producing clean sources of fuel and power from resources that
are abundant in Pennsylvania we are making real progress toward protecting our
environment and breaking our dependence on energy imports.”
To claim the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rebate, vehicle purchasers must submit a
completed form no later than six months after their purchase to: Department of
Environmental Protection, HEV Rebate Program, and P.O. Box 8772, Harrisburg, PA
17105-8772. Include the following information with the completed rebate form:
Copy of a valid Pennsylvania vehicle registration. The name appearing on the
vehicle registration card must appear on the dealer invoice.
Copy of the bill of sale.
Proof of the vehicle purchase. This can be a copy of the front and back of a
cancelled check, the finance agreement or an invoice indicating a zero balance
due and receipt of payment in full.
A rebate will not be issued unless DEP receives all required documentation
within the six-month time frame.
Rebate forms, guidance and instructions are available at
www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: Hybrid Vehicle Rebates, or by calling
866-294-3854 or 717-214-3492.
In July, Governor Rendell signed legislation to encourage the development of
homegrown biofuels by establishing new requirements that every gallon of
gasoline and diesel fuel contain a percentage of ethanol and biodiesel as
in-state production reaches certain benchmarks. Pennsylvania is also increasing
its biodiesel production incentive to 75 cents per gallon to eligible
applicants, with up to $5.3 million available annually through fiscal year
2010-11.
The Alternative Fuels Incentive Act also calls for extending the state’s rebate
program to plug-in hybrids and other alternative fuel vehicles. DEP is now
developing procedures to implement the new provisions.
The Governor also signed into law a $650 million investment in clean power
generation, conservation and energy efficiency that will spur development of
alternative and renewable sources of power, create at least 10,000 jobs and
help families and businesses save money by conserving energy.
In October, the state legislature passed another piece of Governor Rendell’s
Energy Independence Strategy that will give consumers the tools and information
to make smart energy choices. The new law will also require utilities to
provide electricity at the lowest reasonable cost.
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