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The Clean Cities Program works to advance the nation's economic, environmental and energy security by reducing petroleum consumption. Central Texas Clean Cities develops partnerships to promote alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles and idle reduction.
The Clean Cities Program is a public-private partnership that brings together governments, the auto industry, private sector fleets and community leaders to help communities make their vehicle fleets more efficient. Since 1993, Clean Cities Coalitions have saved nearly 3 billion gallons of gasoline.
Clean Cities Goals
- Lower fuel costs
- Lower maintenance costs
- Lower emissions
- Improved air quality
- The introduction of practical fuel alternatives to gasoline and diesel powered vehicles
- Reduced dependence on foreign oil
For more information, see the Clean Cities Program website.
Electric Vehicle Incentives
Central Texas Clean Cities and Austin Energy know that together we can help keep the air we breathe healthy. Our electric vehicle incentives are worth between $100 and $500 to Austin Energy customers who purchase qualifying low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs), motorcycles, scooters and bicycles from approved dealers and/or build a qualifying all-electric gas engine conversion.
Going electric means:
- Zero emissions for cleaner air
- Reduced dependency on foreign oil
- More money left in your pocket — a full charge costs 50 cents or less for an electric car, and as little as three cents for an electric bicycle
- Reduced maintenance time and expenditure
- Quiet, convenient transportation around parks, universities, neighborhoods and more
What You Can Do
- Interested in learning more about this innovative program? Read the Electric Vehicle Incentives guidelines and learn which vehicles qualify and where to buy them. In addition to the guidelines, learn about state laws on low-speed vehicles (LSVs).
- Recently purchased an electric vehicle? Apply for your incentive now.
- To see local dealership that participate in the rebate, read the Approved Dealership Vehicle List.
- The Austin Energy Plug-In Partners Pilot Program will offer a rebate for Level 2 home charging stations for people who buy or lease Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs). For more details, visit the Austin Energy Plug-In Partners Pilot Program.
