Energy Programs for Transportation

Auxiliary Power Units (for trucks)

Efficiency Maine/ Public Utilities Commission

This is a new program designed to offer low interest loans for truckers required to operate their trucks for power during layovers. The APU can save up to two-thirds of the fuel used during the layover.

Visit the Auxiliary Power Units (for trucks) site.
Contact: Shirley Bartlett, Program Manager for State Energy Programs, at 207-287-3318

Alternative Fuel Refueling Infrastructure Tax Credit

Maine Revenue Services

A tax credit is offered for the construction or installation of, or improvements to, any refueling or charging station for the purposes of providing clean fuels to the general public for motor vehicles. The tax credit is equivalent to 25% of the expenditures and, although the tax can’t be reduced below zero, any unused credits may be carried over until used.

Visit the Alternative Fuel Refueling Infrastructure Tax Credit site.
Contact: 207-624-9609

Biofuels Production Incentive

Maine Revenue Services

A taxpayer may claim this state income tax credit for the commercial production of biofuels as a substitute for liquid fuels. Blended biofuels with non-biofuels may be eligible, but only for the biofuel portion. Unused credits may carry over for the following 10 years.

Visit the Biofuels Production Incentive site.
Contact: 207-624-9609