Propane Incentives for Fleet Operators
Propane is a safe, clean and efficient power source that is readily available.
And it’s ideal for fueling commercial fleets, including school buses, delivery trucks and transit vehicles, to reduce costs and emissions. The Missouri Propane Education & Research Council offers various incentives for adopting propane in your fleet, home and business.
Autogas Incentives
The Missouri Propane Education & Research Council has pledged $1 million to help organizations in Missouri, such as school districts and transit agencies, transition from diesel to low-emission propane buses and vehicles. The program offers incentives that can be used to pay down the cost of the vehicle, for fuel or infrastructure.* These include:
- 24/7 public fueling infrastructure - $20,000
- Private fueling infrastructure - $10,000
- Site prep infrastructure - $5,000
There are additional funding opportunities and partners today to assist with a propane fleet, including:
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- Volkswagen EMT funding.
- Federal incentives.
- Incentives and support from propane providers and wholesale suppliers.
Contact us to learn more.
*Limited quantities available. Incentives are subject to terms and conditions; contact MOPERC for details.
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Missouri Propane School Bus Grant Program
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is providing funding assistance to school districts for the purchase of school buses powered by propane. The application window for this funding opportunity is October 17, 2025 - December 15, 2025. Local education agencies (LEAs) and charter schools may apply for reimbursement grants of $50,000 per propane bus, with a maximum of four buses per school, and $25,000 for new fueling infrastructure.
For more information, contact David Tramel, Coordinator, Financial and Administrative Services with DESE at 573-751-0357 or david.tramel@dese.mo.gov.
Convert to Propane
If you’re thinking about expanding your use of propane, converting to propane for new appliances or switching to propane as your primary energy source, please contact your local propane company to learn more about your options.