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Iowa Approves $1.6 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants

Iowa Approves $1.6 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants


The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board, in a recent quarterly meeting, approved 35 projects, totaling over $1.6 million in grants. These projects include seven for ethanol infrastructure, one for a biodiesel terminal, and 27 for biodiesel infrastructure.

RFIP plays a vital role in helping fuel retailers offer Iowa-grown biofuels to consumers at lower costs. It encourages the installation, replacement, and conversion of ethanol and biodiesel facilities, making cleaner and more sustainable fuel options accessible. It also supports upgrading biodiesel terminals.

The program is managed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, with a board appointed by the Governor. The board determines the grants allocated each quarter.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, highlighted the benefits for consumers, saving money with higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel. As more retailers invest in upgrades, drivers in Iowa will have more affordable and cleaner biofuel options.

The project grants benefit counties such as Van Buren, Crawford, Ida, Washington, Benton, Jackson, Muscatine, Taylor, Linn, Story, Jasper, Calhoun, Carroll, Iowa, Polk, Woodbury, Johnson, Pottawattamie, Marion, Winneshiek, Black Hawk, Dubuque, and Madison.

For additional grant applications, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Board will convene during its next quarterly meeting in October. Those interested can access the RFIP grant application on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website.

Throughout its history, the program has witnessed around $75 million in state investments, matched by over $225 million from private industry. To delve deeper into the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, visit the program’s webpage. Iowa's ongoing commitment to sustainable biofuels aligns with its drive for greener and more cost-effective fuel solution.

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