New Hampshire Policy Data

Summary

New Hampshire's primary alternative fuel focus has to date been on biodiesel. New Hampshire offers vehicle and project funding through the state's Clean Cities Coalition.

Legislation regarding AFVs in New Hampshire is sparse, with only a single Executive Order in 2005 calling for idle reduction and fuel conservation, but it did not mention alternative fuels.

Vehicles

Current Estimated Fleet-based NGVs in New Hampshire

~39

Vehicles by Fuel Type

Stations

Current Public NGV Fueling Stations - 2

Private NGV Fueling Stations - 1

Fuel Taxes

New Hampshire Motor Fuel Taxation Website

CNG - None

LNG - None

Gasoline - 23.84 ¢ / Gallon

Diesel - 23.84 ¢ / Gallon

As of January 1, 2015, Alternative fuels including CNG and LNG will be taxed at a rate of .18 ¢ - Reference HB1142 Bill History, and New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:3-d, 259:58-d, 260:32, 260:47, 260:52, and 260:57)

IFTA - IFTA taxes are applied to vehicles of 3+ axles, or weighing more than 26,000 pounds. IFTA tax tables can be found here.

Incentives

New Hampshire currently has no state legislated incentives for NGVs.

Laws & Regs

Legislative Session Dates:	January 8 - July 1
Legislature Website:	http://www.nh.gov/

State Energy Strategy Development

The New Hampshire Office of Energy Planning, in consultation with the New Hampshire Energy Advisory Council, prepared a 10-year energy strategy for the state. Among other issues, the strategy addresses the impact of transportation policies and programs on electricity energy needs in the state. The recommendations in the strategy include enabling and encouraging adoption of plug-in electric vehicles, and reducing unnecessary idling. For more information, including the final strategy, visit the State Energy Strategy website. (Reference Senate Bill 191, 2013)

Alternative Fuels Taxation Study Commission

The Taxation of Alternative Fuel and Electric-Powered Vehicles Commission (Commission) was established to study and report findings and recommendations to ensure hybrid electric, alternative fuel, and electric motor vehicles equitably contribute revenue to maintain the state's highways and bridges. The Commission must submit a report of its findings to state officials by November 1, 2013. (Reference House Bill 1144, 2012, and New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21-J:47) - NOTE: Jan. 2013 - This statute was repealed after the commission presented its findings.

Alternative Fuel Dealer License

Beginning January 1, 2015, any person who sells natural gas and propane on which the road tax has not been paid and who is not licensed and bonded must become licensed through the New Hampshire Department of Safety. The alternative fuel dealer must collect and remit road taxes and will be subject to a penalty for noncompliance. Failure to obtain a license and demonstrate compliance may result in fines and loss of the license, respectively. (Reference Reference - HB1142 Bill History, and New Hampshire Revised Statutes 260:36, 260:38, and 260:40)

Alternative Fuels Road Tax

Beginning January 1, 2015, alternative fuels including, but not limited to, natural gas or propane sold by a licensed alternative fuel dealer and used in on-road vehicles is subject to a $0.18 per gallon equivalent road tax. The New Hampshire Department of Safety will define rules for the applicable conversion rates for natural gas and propane based on nationally recognized standards for weights and measures. Certain exemptions apply, including sales to government entities, between duly licensed distributors, and sales of exported motor fuel. For taxation purposes, electricity is not considered an alternative fuel. (Reference Reference - HB1142 Bill History, and New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:3-d, 259:58-d, 260:32, 260:47, 260:52, and 260:57)

Proposed Bills

2016 Session - Proposed Legislation

HB-1568

Requires owners of alternative fuel vehicles including natural gas, electric, and propane, to prepay a road toll fee assessment. The road toll is collected by requiring that operators of these vehicles must pay twice us much to register vehicles. Effective date is July 1, 2016. Reference - HB1568 Bill History, Reference - HB460 Bill TextStatus: Subcommittee work session 1/26/16. Scheduled for Executive Session on 2/2/16, continued on 2/3/16. Cmte report adopted 2/11/16 on House Floor - amendment makes this bill only apply to electric vehicles since other alternative fuels already pay the road tax. Executive Session scheduled 3/15/16; referred for Interim Study on 3/23/16.

2015 Session - Proposed Legislation

LSR-808

Relates to tax incentives for expanding the state's natural gas distribution system.

HB-460

Study on alternatives to the road toll or excise tax on electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Reference - HB460 Bill History, Reference - HB460 Bill Text Status: to Conference Committee 6/3/15.

HB-1568

Requires owners of alternative fuel vehicles including natural gas, electric, and propane, to prepay a road toll fee assessment. The road toll is collected by requiring that operators of these vehicles must pay twice us much to register vehicles. Status: on 12/15/15 report indicates this bill has been filed as LSR 2382. To Committee on Public Works and Highways 12/28/15. Public hearing scheduled 1/19/16. Subcommittee work session 1/26/16.

2014 Session - Proposed Legislation

HB-1202

Requires a commission to study alternatives to the road tolls or gas tax.Reference - HB1202 Bill History, Reference - HB1202 Bill Text

HB-1142

Replaces LSR 2266. Relates to road toll or gas tax for alternative fuel vehicles. Requires that dealers of alternative fuels including CNG, LNG, and propane collect a road toll or motor fuels tax on alternative fuels. The tax shall be administered on a motor fuel equivalent gallon that is defined as the volume of alternative fuel that it takes to equal the energy content in a gallon of gasoline. Electricity is not covered. Reference - HB1142 Bill History, Reference - HB1142 Bill Text Passed by Senate & House 5/15/14; signed by governor 7/28/14

HB-1209

Amends authority for conducting OBD II testing so that it now includes natural gas powered vehicles equipped with OBD II systems. Reference - HB1209 Bill History, Reference - HB1209 Bill Text

SB-401

1 Imposes road toll fee of $75 on electric vehicles and $37.50 on hybrid electric
vehicles. Reference - SB401 Bill History, Reference - SB401 Bill Text

2013 Session - Proposed Legislation

HB-617

Adjusts the tax on gasoline and diesel fuel upward but CNG and LNG are not currently covered and it does not appear to make changes to the covered fuels. Reference - HB617 Bill History, Reference - HB617 Bill TextAction: 2013-05-23 - Sen. Bradley Moved Reconsideration of vote to Indefinitely Postpone HB 617, Motion Failed, Voice Vote;

SB-191

Establishing a state energy strategy. Reference - SB191 Bill History, Reference - SB191 Bill Text

This state was last examined and updated in August, 2016.

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