At its first meeting of the new fiscal year, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) awarded $1,124,750 in grants to support biofuel expansion across Iowa. The funding will assist 20 retail sites in adding B11 biodiesel and 4 sites in adding E15.
“We are pleased to see more retailers making B11 biodiesel blends available to their customers,” said Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA). “Iowa is a leader in biodiesel use, so having these options available is a win for drivers and Iowa’s economy.”
To qualify, biodiesel retailers must use the infrastructure to offer B11 (11% biodiesel) or higher blends, with B5 allowed during colder months. Ethanol retailers qualify if they offer E15 or higher blends.
The RFIP, administered by the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board (RFIB), has distributed over $60 million to enhance biofuel infrastructure statewide. The RFIB, composed of 10 voting members appointed by the Governor of Iowa, oversees the program’s implementation and funding decisions.
For more information, visit www.IowaRFA.org.
