The Department of Transportation shall participate in the energy credit banking and selling program under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-58.4 and is eligible to receive proceeds from the Alternative Fuel Revolving Fund under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-58.5 to purchase alternative fuel, develop alternative fuel refueling infrastructure, or purchase AFVs as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-58.4 (2005-413, s. 2.)