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Clean Diesel Tax Credit Programs

Tax Credit Program to End

Repower and retrofit tax credit applications must be submitted to DEQ by Dec. 9, 2011 to receive a tax credit for qualifying projects. No tax credits will be issued after January 1, 2012.

Clean diesel tax credits are available for:

  • Up to 50% of the certified cost of a qualifying Oregon diesel engine retrofit, and
  • Up to 25% of the certified cost of a qualifying Oregon non-road diesel engine repower.

*2011 Limitation Available

  • $3,000,000 as of January 1, 2011 - Clean Diesel Retrofit and Repower

*"Limitation" refers to the total amount in tax credits DEQ may award in one calendar year.

Fact Sheets

Applications

Clean Diesel Service Providers

All retrofit and repower projects that apply for clean diesel tax credits must use a Clean Diesel Service Provider. DEQ maintains a list of Recognized Clean Diesel Service Providers.

Verified Technology Guidance

Tax Credit Transfers

Organizations with no Oregon tax liability, such as non-profits, schools, tribes, cities, or other public entities, may apply for and transfer the credit to an Oregon taxpayer. The parties to this transaction submit a Transfer Notice to the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) prior to the taxpayer’s tax year end, each and every year the taxpayer claims the credit.

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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Headquarters: 811 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR 97204-1390
Phone: 503-229-5696 or toll free in Oregon 1-800-452-4011
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