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"Electric Vehicles Bring Us Closer to a zero-emissions future"

– Tammie Bostick
Executive Director
Utah Clean Cities Coalition

At A Glance:
Electric Vehicles

EVs cost less to operate, so the higher initial vehicle cost can be offset over the lifetime of the vehicle. That’s because electric drivetrains are very efficient, and electricity is much cheaper than gasoline or diesel fuel.
Because they use little or no gas, these vehicles minimize or even eliminate trips to the gas station. Most drivers find that they can primarily charge at home or at work.

Download the DOE At A Glace EV Guide
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Types of EV Charging

Learn about the differences between the three main types of EV Chargers

Alternative Fueling Station Locator

Travel with range confidence in your state by finding the closest alternative fuel location

This application is best viewed on a desktop computer or in the available downloadable apple and android apps.

Laws & Incentives

Get the latest information on laws and incentives towards EV’s

Federal Incentives

Updated November 2024

Federal Alternative Fuel and Infrastructure Tax Credits
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USDOE: Federal Tax Credits for All-Electric and Plug-In Hybrids
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USDOT: R.O.U.T.E.S Toolkit for Rural Opportunities
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EPA: Clean School Bus Program
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Need Help?

Utah Clean Cities and Communities (UCCC) is the primary point of contact for more information

Tammie Bostick, Executive Director (email)

Website: UtahCleanCities.org

Useful Apps and Maps

Resources and Reporting

Explore Your EV State

Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Alternative Fueling
Station Locator

Alternative Fueling Station Locator

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DOE VTO: Funding Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offers a variety of funding opportunities focused on advancing electric vehicle (EV) technologies. This resource page outlines grant programs, competitions, and initiatives designed to support research, development, and deployment of innovative EV solutions. Visit funding opportunities 

Need Help?

Utah Clean Cities and Communities (UCCC) is the primary point of contact for more information

Tammie Bostick, Executive Director (email)

Website: UtahCleanCities.org

USDOE: Federal Tax Credits for All-Electric and Plug-In Hybrids (PROGRAM ENDS SEP 30th 2025)

Federal Tax Credit Up to $7,500

All-electric and plug-in hybrid cars purchased new in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to power the vehicle. State and/or local incentives may also apply.

Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qualify for this credit, but they may qualify for another credit.

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Need Help?

Utah Clean Cities and Communities (UCCC) is the primary point of contact for more information

Tammie Bostick, Executive Director (email)

Website: UtahCleanCities.org

USDOT: R.O.U.T.E.S Toolkit for Rural Opportunities

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has developed this Applicant Toolkit to provide guidance as part of the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (R.O.U.T.E.S.) Initiative to support potential applicants in identifying and navigating USDOT discretionary grant funding opportunities for rural transportation projects. In support of the initiative’s goals, this toolkit provides user-friendly information and resources to support rural applicants’ understanding of USDOT discretionary grant programs and the funding process.

The Applicant Toolkit is designed for all levels of grant applicant experience, aiming to enhance access to USDOT resources for rural transportation projects. Specifically, this toolkit illustrates key applicant activities when participating in the USDOT discretionary grants process, catalogues USDOT discretionary grant programs by applicant type and eligible project activities in a USDOT Discretionary Grant Funding Matrix, and provides resources for applicants to maximize the potential for award success.

R.O.U.T.E.S. will embark on three activities:

  1. Collecting input from stakeholders on the benefits rural projects offer for safety and economic outcomes, as well as the type and degree of assistance rural projects require;
  2. Providing user-friendly information to rural communities to enhance understanding about DOT’s infrastructure grant options;
  3. Improving DOT’s data-driven approaches to better assess needs and benefits of rural transportation infrastructure projects

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Need Help?

Utah Clean Cities and Communities (UCCC) is the primary point of contact for more information

Tammie Bostick, Executive Director (email)

Website: UtahCleanCities.org

EPA: Clean School Bus Program

The Clean School Bus Program offers rebates to support the transition to cleaner, more efficient school buses. This initiative is designed to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality around schools by providing financial assistance for the purchase of zero-emission and low-emission school buses. Eligible applicants, including school districts and transportation authorities, can access funding to replace older buses with cleaner alternatives, enhancing the overall health and safety of students. Detailed information on eligibility, rebate amounts, and application processes can be found on the program’s website.

  • Cleaner air. Electric and alternatively-fueled buses eliminate or reduce school bus exhaust, which is linked to asthma.

  • Reduced health risks, especially for children whose lungs are still developing.

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.

  • Grid resilience. Using bidirectional chargers, school buses can store energy for distribution to the grid when needed.

Clean School Bus Update

The 2024 CSB Rebate Program is now OPEN 

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Need Help?

Utah Clean Cities and Communities (UCCC) is the primary point of contact for more information

Tammie Bostick, Executive Director (email)

Website: UtahCleanCities.org