HF3595 Summary

• Department of Commerce, in collaboration with a nonprofit entity, shall administer a rebate program for natural gas vehicles and fueling stations with written policies and procedures implemented by October 1, 2016.

• Eligible applicants include Minnesota residents, governmental units, and business entities that purchase natural gas vehicles, convert conventional vehicles to natural gas, or install fueling stations located in Minnesota.

• Rebate amounts cap at 50 percent of incremental costs: light-duty vehicles ($5,000 max), medium-duty vehicles ($8,000 max), heavy-duty vehicles ($20,000 max), high-horsepower machines ($50,000 max), and new fueling stations ($400,000 max).

• Maximum annual rebates per business entity or governmental unit are $100,000 for light-duty vehicles, $300,000 for medium-duty, $500,000 for heavy-duty and high-horsepower machines combined, with a $500,000 cap across all vehicle types.

• Appropriates $5,500,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2017, with $3,500,000 allocated for vehicle rebates and $2,000,000 for fueling station rebates.