Section 41-17A-1 Legislative findings. (a) The Legislature of Alabama makes the following findings and statements: (1) Energy use associated with the operation of state motor vehicle fleets exacerbates local air quality problems and results in greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change. (2) Agencies and departments of state government have a significant role […]
Section 41-17A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) FUEL ECONOMY. The applicable model year combined highway/city fuel economy with respect to a vehicle as determined on a gasoline gallon equivalent basis as determined by the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with respect to the […]
Section 41-17A-3 Inventory of fleet vehicles. (a) In order to establish a baseline of data so that a state green fleets policy may be established, implemented, and monitored, each state department and agency fleet manager shall develop an inventory and analysis of the fleet vehicles within that department or agency as of the close of […]
Section 41-17A-4 Average fleet fuel economy improvement. (a) Except as otherwise provided under this section, the average fleet fuel economy for light-duty vehicles shall be increased by four percent per fiscal year, rounded to the nearest 1/10 mile per gallon, beginning November 21, 2009. (b) Except as otherwise provided under this section, the average fleet […]
Section 41-17A-5 Procurement policies. (a) In order to accomplish the goals stated in Section 41-17A-4, the State of Alabama shall modify procurement procedures, implement policies, conduct reviews, and take other actions as provided in this section. (b) The following shall be the official policies of the State of Alabama pursuant to this chapter: (1) To […]
Section 41-17A-6 Green Fleets Review Committee. (a) In order to ensure compliance with the goals outlined in Section 41-17A-4, as well as to monitor the actions outlined in Section 41-17A-5, a Green Fleets Review Committee is created. The Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Energy will appoint the members of the Green Fleets Review Committee. The […]
