Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) this week awarded another $4,992,182 in grants for 108 applicants to add higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel to retail sites. Nearly 100 applications focused on expanding E15 availability at retail locations, while the remaining 15 grants will add B11 at select sites. 

To qualify for the program, biodiesel retailers must use the infrastructure to offer biodiesel blended fuel classified as B11 (11 percent biodiesel) or higher. During colder months, retailers can offer B5. Ethanol retailers can qualify for E15 and higher blends.

To date, the program has granted over $65 million to help fund biofuels infrastructure across Iowa, allowing retailers to add necessary equipment to their stations to offer higher blends. The program has also led to approximately $280 million of retailer investments since its inception, allowing retailers to stay on track with Iowa’s E15 Access Standard legislation. RFIB consists of voting members appointed by the Governor of the State of Iowa.