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Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program

Statewide program to provide financial incentives for the purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle.

The Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) provides rebate incentives statewide to persons who purchase or lease an eligible new light-duty motor vehicle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or hydrogen fuel cell or other electric drive (plug-in or plug-in hybrid). This website will provide you with useful information about the program, eligibility, and how to apply.


The TCEQ is now accepting applications for funding consideration under the LDPLIP. Applications must be received and date-stamped at the front desk, Rm. 1301, 1st floor of Building F on the premises of the TCEQ by no later than 5:00 p.m., Central Time, May 31, 2019.
The TCEQ has received inquiries about why an electric vehicle purchased or leased outside of Texas is not eligible for an incentive. Under the statutory provisions for the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) only vehicles sold or leased in Texas are to be included in the list of eligible vehicles provided by vehicle manufacturers. This is consistent with the statutory language and prior program implementation.

GRANT STATUS
Fuel Type Applications Pending Number Approved Amount Issued
LPG 0 3 $15,000.00
CNG 25 27 $135,000.00
Number of Natural Gas Rebates Remaining: 945

Fuel Type Applications Pending Number Approved Amount Issued
Hydrogen Fuel Cell 0 0 $0.00
Electric (Plug-in) 31 595 $1,484,160.00
Electric (Plug-in Hybrid) 112 1222 $3,049,155.00
Number of Electric Vehicle Rebates Remaining: 40
Rebates will be funded up to the statutory limit for each type of vehicle or until all available funding has been awarded:
  • Up to 1,000 CNG and LPG vehicles &
  • 2,000 hydrogen fuel cell or other electric drive (plug-in or plug-in hybrid) vehicles.

Eligible Vehicle List

This list contains information on eligible vehicles under this program.

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Instructions for Completing the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) Rebate Application Form

This page is meant to serve as an informative tool for applicants to utilize during the application completion and submission process for the TCEQ’S Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP). Please review eligibility before applying.

If you need to download Form 130Updfexitarrow (Application for Texas Title & Registration), please visit www.txdmv.govpdf.

Follow These Steps:

NoRpdf
The NoR is the formal announcement of funding opportunities under the LDPLIP and serves as a guide for determining applicant eligibility.

LDPLIP Terms & Conditionspdf
The LDPLIP example Terms & Conditions are the legal criteria that an applicant must follow if awarded a grant under the LDPLIP.

Vehicle Eligibility Listpdf
The Eligible Vehicle List is the formal list of vehicles that qualify for consideration under the LDPLIP. If your vehicle is not included on the Eligible Vehicle List, please contact the TCEQ to determine whether the vehicle may qualify for a rebate under this grant program.

Application Instructionspdf
The Application Instructions serve as a helpful step-by-step guide to completing the LDPLIP application.

Select from the table below to download the application and/or reservation form:

Application and Reservation Forms for Individuals Instructions Application
Application Form (TCEQ-20684) pdf pdf excel
Reservation Form
This form is to be completed by the dealer for vehicles placed on order. Please see the reservation criteria at the bottom of the form for conditions of submission and acceptance.		 N/A pdf excel

* All forms must be printed single sided.

If using Excel, each of the sections is on an individual Excel worksheet within the Workbook. Use the tabs located at the bottom of the worksheet to access each form.

In order to print all the pages located in the workbook, please follow these directions: (1) Click on 'File' (2) Click on 'Print' (3) Under the 'Print What' section, select 'Entire Workbook'

The TCEQ is committed to accessibility. If you would like to request a more accessible version of these documents, please contact the TERP program at 800-919-TERP (8377).

Keep these tips in mind when completing and submitting a LDPLIP Application:
  • Application and Reservation forms MUST BE printed single sided in both the Adobe and Excel versions.
  • Information requested in Sections 1, 2, & 3 of Form 1: Application, Contract, and Payment Approval MUST BE provided.
  • Only one name should be entered as the Applicant Legal Name. Co-Buyers and Borrowers are not required to be listed on the application.
Ensure that you have included copies of all required attachments:
  • Copy of completed Application for Texas Title and Registration signed by the buyer and seller. Applications lacking these two signatures will not be considered. The following documents may be submitted in lieu of the signed Application for Texas Title and Registration:
    • An application for Texas Title and Registration Receipt issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; or
    • A copy of the Vehicle Title and Registration Receipt
  • Copy of a state or federal identification card i.e. driver's license (If applying as an individual or sole proprietor)
  • A completed W-9 Form
  • Copy of completed and executed Purchase/Lease agreement signed by the buyer and seller. Lease agreements must include the terms and conditions of the agreement. A Buyer’s Order may be accepted in lieu of a Purchase/Lease agreement so long as it is signed by both the buyer and seller and submitted along with one of the following documents:
    • A copy of a cancelled check (front & back) showing payment in full; or
    • A finance agreement with a financial institution that indicates the purchase or lease date, the VIN, and the loan amount; or
    • A retail installment contract signed by the financial institution and the buyer.

The TCEQ requires applicants to complete the W-9 to certify their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The W-9 Form must be submitted with the Application Forms.

W-9 Form—Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certificationpdfpdf

Follow the Application Instructions for Completion and Submission to complete and submit two (2) original signed copies of the Application(s) and/or Reservation Form(s). Application forms can be completed both electronically or by hand but must be delivered via postal mail service or hand delivery. Signatures are required where indicated.

Forms may be submitted in one mail package as opposed to a seperate package per form. Forms may be sumitted as follows:

Regular Mail:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
Implementation Grants Section, MC-204
(LDPLIP)
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Express Mail:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
Implementation Grants Section, MC-204
(LDPLIP)
12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin, TX 78753

 

Fax

Please use a cover sheet and send to 512-239-0077, Attn: LDPLIP Info Request.

Instructions for completing the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program Manufacturer Information Request

Only vehicles purchased or leased in Texas are eligible for the incentive. For vehicles purchased and then converted to operate on an eligible fuel within 500 miles of the operation after first sale, both the sale or lease of the vehicle and the installation of the eligible fuel system must occur in Texas.

To be eligible for an incentive, a vehicle or conversion system must be included on the list of eligible vehicle models and conversion systems compiled by TCEQ. In order for a manufacturer to ensure that its vehicle or conversion system is included on the list, the manufacturer must submit a report to the TCEQ listing the new light-duty motor vehicle models and conversion systems meeting the eligibility requirements under 30 TAC §114.612. If your vehicle is not included on the Eligible Vehicle List, please contact the TCEQ to determine whether the vehicle may qualify for a rebate under this grant program.

The TCEQ is requesting responses only from those entities listed as the manufacturer on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate of Conformity and/or the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order. Entities not listed as the manufacturer on the EPA certificate and/or CARB Executive Order should not complete the forms.

Follow These Steps:

Download the Instructions for completing the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program Manufacturer Information Requestpdf. This document provides manufacturers with instructions for completing the Information Request Forms.

Review the Instructions to determine if your entity should complete the Information Request Forms.

Select from the table below and download copies of the applicable Information Request Form(s).

Information Request Forms for Manufacturers PDF Excel
Information Request Forms for Manufacturers of New Light-Duty Motor Vehicles (TCEQ-10432a) pdf excel
Information Request Forms for Manufacturers of CNG and LPG Conversion Systems (TCEQ-10432b) pdf excel

If using Excel, each of the sections is on an individual Excel worksheet within the Workbook. Use the tabs located at the bottom of the worksheet to access each form.

In order to print all the pages located in the workbook, please follow these directions: (1) Click on 'File' (2) Click on 'Print' (3) Under the 'Print What' section, select 'Entire Workbook'

The TCEQ is committed to accessibility. If you would like to request a more accessible version of these documents, please contact the TERP program at 800-919-TERP (8377).

Follow the Manufacturer Information Request Forms Instructions for Completion and Submission to complete and submit two (2) original signed copies of the Information Request Forms.

Information Request Forms should be completed electronically and signed where indicated. Forms for the various models may be submitted in one mail package as opposed to a separate package for each model. Forms may be submitted as follows:

Regular Mail:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
Implementation Grants Section, MC-204
(LDPLIP)
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Express Mail:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
Implementation Grants Section, MC-204
(LDPLIP)
12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin, TX 78753

 

Fax

Please use a cover sheet and send to 512-239-0077, Attn: LDPLIP Info Request.

Email

Please include the phrase “LDPLIP Info Request” in the subject line and send to terp@tceq.texas.gov

Questions or Comments?

If you have questions regarding the TCEQ's Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) program, you may contact us toll free at 800-919-TERP (8377).

You may also contact us by email at terp@tceq.texas.gov or send correspondence to the following addresses:

Regular Mail:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
Implementation Grants Section, MC-204
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Express Mail:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
Implementation Grants Section, MC-204
12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin, TX 78753

 

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