8.1.5 State and Municipal Clean Fleet Requirements

LPDD Recommendation: “State and local governments should use their procurement powers to mandate, promote, and reward investments in diesel-free or cleaner diesel engines.”

LPDD Model Law: Clean Fleet Legislation

Model legislation that can be enacted on the state or local level to establish a “Green Fleet Transition” program in the enacting jurisdiction.

Connecticut’s SB 4

In May 2022, Connecticut passed legislation addressing government EV fleets, charging rights, and distributed solar rights.

Hawaii’s HB 552 (2021)

Establishes clean ground transportation goals for state agencies to achieve 100% light-duty motor vehicles zero-emission fleet by December 31, 2035; and requires agencies purchase or lease low-petroleum medium- and heavy-duty vehicles where possible.

Maryland SB 137 (2021)

Requires all buses purchased for the state fleet be zero emissions after 2023, and a planning process to electrify the rest of the fleet.

Vermont’s HB 529 (2019)

Increased public transit funding, offered financial incentives for plug-in electric vehicles, and set a 2021 target to make 75% of purchased or leased vehicles for the State Vehicle Fleet fully electric or hybrid.