Minnesota awards grants to increase biofuels access
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded 16 retail service stations over $3 million in grants to increase access to motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol. The AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant program aims to expand lower-cost, cleaner fuel alternatives while supporting the state’s agricultural community. Grant funds will be used to upgrade equipment for E25 or higher compatibility. This move follows the EPA’s decision to allow year-round E15 sales for 2024 and beyond.
Sixteen retail service stations throughout the state have received grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol.
Through the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure Grant program, the 16 stations were awarded a total of over $3 million in one-time funds through a competitive review process. A full list of this year’s recipients and their award amounts is found below.
“With the EPA’s recent decision to allow year-round E15 sales for 2024 and beyond, the MDA is pleased to partner with these service stations to expand access to this lower-cost, cleaner fuel alternative at the pump for Minnesotans while supporting our state’s agricultural community,” said Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen.
Grant funds can be used to cover costs associated with the replacement or upgrading of current station equipment so it can be certified as compatible with E25 or higher motor fuel blends. To be eligible, grantees must be a retail petroleum dispenser in Minnesota with no more than 10 sites.
Details of previously funded projects as well as more information on the Biofuels Infrastructure Grant can be found on the MDA website.
Source Link : https://ethanolproducer.com/articles/minnesota-awards-grants-to-increase-biofuels-access
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