Ethanol Infrastructure Grants: $90M Approved
- Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa is set to bolster its renewable fuels infrastructure with over $1.2 million in state cost-share funds.
- The investments aim to help fuel stations meet the E15 Access Standard by Jan. 1, 2026.
- Iowa saw record E15 sales in 2024, exceeding 2023 figures by 44%, according to the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Iowa is fueling its future! Over $1.2 million in state funds are being invested to expand the state’s ethanol infrastructure,as announced by Agriculture Secretary mike Naig. the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (IRFIP) is behind this meaningful move, approving 90 cost-share grants designed to support ethanol projects across 48 counties. These investments are a crucial step in helping fuel stations meet the E15 Access Standard by early 2026,a mandate requiring most retailers to offer E15 fuel. With record E15 sales in 2024, the state is supporting its thriving renewable fuels industry and providing consumers with more choices at the pump. For the latest in energy news and updates, be sure to visit News Directory 3.consider the grants a huge step for Iowa’s fuel economy. Discover what’s next …
Iowa Invests in ethanol Infrastructure Expansion
Updated June 17, 2025
Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa is set to bolster its renewable fuels infrastructure with over $1.2 million in state cost-share funds. Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig announced the iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (IRFIP) board approved 90 grants for ethanol projects across 48 counties.
The investments aim to help fuel stations meet the E15 Access Standard by Jan. 1, 2026. This standard mandates most fuel retailers offer E15, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline.
Iowa saw record E15 sales in 2024, exceeding 2023 figures by 44%, according to the Iowa Department of Revenue.
What’s next
The approved projects are expected to expand access to E15 fuel throughout Iowa, supporting the stateS renewable fuels industry and providing consumers with more choices at the pump.