Energy grants credits scheme - alternative fuel rate change

The energy grants credits scheme (EGCS) rates for alternative fuels reduce yearly until 1 July 2010, when the rate reduces to zero.

Table: Energy grants credits scheme rates

Fuel type	Rate from 1 July 2006	Rate from 1 July 2007	Rate from 1 July 2008	Rate from 1 July 2009	Rate from 1 July 2010
Biodiesel (cents per litre)	14.808	11.106	7.404	3.702	0.00
Ethanol (cents per litre)	16.647	12.485	8.324	4.162	0.00
Liquefied petroleum gas (cents per litre)	9.540	7.155	4.770	2.385	0.00
Liquefied natural gas (cents per litre)	6.504	4.878	3.252	1.626	0.00
Compressed natural gas (cents per cubic metre)	10.094	7.570	5.047	2.523	0.00

For more information on the EGCS, including claiming methods and deadlines, refer to the Energy grants credits scheme - alternative fuels guide.