Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Awards $1.12 Million to Enhance Biodiesel Availability

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has announced that the state's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) has awarded $1,124,750 in grants to 24 projects across Iowa. The funding will support the installation of infrastructure to offer B11 biodiesel blends and E15 at retail sites, promoting the availability of biofuels in the state. This is the first meeting following the start of RFIP's fiscal year, which began on July 1, 2025. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is pleased to see more retailers making B11 biodiesel blends available to their customers, acknowledging Iowa's leadership in biodiesel use.

Key Takeaways:

• The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) awarded $1,124,750 in grants to 24 projects across Iowa to enhance biodiesel availability.
• The grants will support the installation of infrastructure to offer B11 biodiesel blends and E15 at retail sites, promoting the availability of biofuels in the state.
• The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw praised the move, emphasizing Iowa's leadership in biodiesel use and the benefits for drivers and the economy.
• To qualify for the program, biodiesel retailers must use the infrastructure to offer biodiesel blended fuel classified as B11 (11 percent biodiesel) or higher, with options for B5 during colder months.
• Ethanol retailers can qualify for E15 and higher blends, aligning with the program's goal of promoting higher blends of biofuels.
• The Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board (RFIB) has distributed over $60 million since its inception, supporting ethanol and biodiesel infrastructure across Iowa.
• The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state's liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth, reflecting Iowa's commitment to renewable energy production.

Statistics:

• $1,124,750: The total value of grants awarded by RFIP to support biodiesel infrastructure projects across Iowa.
• 24: The number of projects selected for funding to enhance biodiesel availability in Iowa.
• 20: The number of applicants receiving funding for B11 biodiesel blends.
• 4: The number of applicants receiving funding to add E15.
• $60 million: The total amount distributed by the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board (RFIB) since its inception to support ethanol and biodiesel infrastructure across Iowa.
• 10 biodiesel facilities: The number of facilities capable of producing 416 million gallons of biodiesel annually in Iowa.
• 4.7 billion gallons: The annual ethanol production capacity in Iowa.

Sources:

• Iowa Renewable Fuels Association: "RFIP Grants Boost Biodiesel Access at Iowa Fuel Retailers"
• Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website: www.IowaRFA.org
• Iowa Renewable Fuels Association: "About Us"