BioFuels Journal

Johnston, Iowa — The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) today announced Iowa motorists purchased 3,341,822 gallons of E85 in the third quarter of 2014, according to data released by the Iowa Department of Revenue.

The more than 3.3 million gallons of E85 sold is the third highest E85 sales in any quarter on record, and a more than 350,000 gallon increase (12 percent) over the second quarter of 2014.

“It’s encouraging to see motorists stepping up to improve air quality in Iowa while taking advantage of attractive E85 prices in the third quarter of 2014,” stated IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw.

“Price is often a motivator for consumers, but there are many reasons to use E85, including the energy security, environmental and local economic development benefits.

"And, while falling petroleum prices may curtail E85 sales in the fourth quarter, a record setting year for E85 sales in Iowa is still within reach.”

In Iowa, E85 is a fuel blend containing between 70 and 85 percent ethanol.

E85 is currently sold at more than 200 fueling sites in Iowa, and can be used in all flex-fuel vehicles (FFV).

To determine if your vehicle can use E85, please check your owner’s manual, the vehicle’s fuel cap, or click here for a list of FFVs.

For a list of retail locations offering E85 in Iowa, please click here.

To view Iowa Department of Revenue’s quarterly E85 sales data, please click here.

Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production.

Iowa has 43 ethanol refineries capable of producing more than 3.8 billion gallons annually, including 22 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity and one cellulosic ethanol facility currently under construction.

In addition, Iowa has 12 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce nearly 315 million gallons annually.

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association was formed in 2002 to represent the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry.

The trade group fosters the development and growth of the renewable fuels industry in Iowa through education, promotion, legislation and infrastructure development.

For more information, please contact T.J. Page at 515-252-6249.

See Related Websites/Articles:

• E-85 Refueling Sites
• Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
• List of Flex Fuel Vehicles
• Gallons Sold Data

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