BioFuels Journal

Iowa Biodiesel Stations Earn Renewable Fuels Awards

•Des Moines—On June 26, Governor Chet Culver announced 21 new awards approved by the state’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Board (RFIB) totaling $777,600 to assist Iowa retailers to install pumps for E-85 ethanol and biodiesel fuel, terminals installing biodiesel blending equipment, and tank wagons with dedicated compartments for E-85 and biodiesel for farm delivery.

“I believe with gas approaching four dollars a gallon and petroleum at record prices, now is the right time to reaffirm our common commitment to clean, renewable fuels,” said Governor Chet Culver.

“Increased access to E-85 and biodiesel is good for Iowa consumers, good for the environment, and good for Iowa farmers.”

Iowa Department of Economic Development Director Michael Tramontina said, “Our continued expansion of E-85 ethanol and biodiesel access demonstrates Iowa's commitment to greater use of renewable energy.

We fully expect these grants to improve availability and promote more robust and alternative fuel options for Iowa consumers."

The 21 awards approved at the RFIB meeting are as follows:

• Community Oil Company – Carroll

• Country Stores of Carroll Ltd – Carroll

• Kelly Heating and Oil – Clinton

• Bob’s Farm Service, Inc. – Conrad

• Mother Hubbard’s #6 – Davenport

• Farmers Coop Association – Forest City

• Galva Holstein Ag, LLC - Galva

• Galva Holstein Ag, LLC – Holstein

• Galva Holstein Ag, LLC -- Holstein

• Oak Street Station – Inwood

• Oak Street Station, LLC – Inwood

• South Central Coop – Lamoni

• Fred’s Gas & Carwash, Inc. – LeClaire

• Five Star Coop – Mason City

• Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores – Newton

• Northwest Ethanol Supply – Orange City

• Northwest Ethanol Supply – Orange City

• Johnson Oil & L.P Company – Osage

• 34 Gas n More – Ottumwa

• Popkes Car Care, Inc. – Rock Rapids

• New Century FS – Taer

Over a three year period, $13 million in financial incentives will be allocated by the RFIB to expand consumer access to renewable fuels.

For more information, call 515-242-4805.