Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program (RFIP)

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program helps retail operators of motor fuel dispensing sites or fueling stations to convert their equipment to allow the expanded use of renewable fuels in Iowa. The program utilizes grant incentives to encourage these upgrades. 

Reimbursement can be for 50% of the costs for specific components of a project with a three year commitment required to sell certain renewable fuels. A five year commitment to store and sell renewable fuels and install certain equipment can result in up to 70% reimbursement for specific equipment or installation costs. Heat biodiesel terminal equipment and/or infrastructure can receive funding for up to $100,000 per project.

To date, the program has distributed or obligated more than $42.5 million to help fund 335 E85 dispensers/blenders, 362 biodiesel dispensers/blenders, 72 E15 projects, and 143 biodiesel terminals in Iowa.

The grant program is managed by Paul Ovrom, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, 515-242-6239, paul.ovrom@iowaagriculture.gov.

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2023 Renewable Fuels Marketing Award Winners

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Next Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board Meeting

RFIP Board Meeting: TBD

Application deadline for the next RFIP board meeting:  Friday, January 12, 2024 @ 4:30 pm

Submit applications to: renewablefuelgrants@Iowaagriculture.gov

Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board Members

Mark Cobb (IA BIODIESEL BOARD)
CHAIR     
Cobb Oil Co., Inc.
308 W. Fountain St.
Brighton, IA, 52540
Phone:  319-694-2200
Email:  mcobb@cobboil.com
Term expires: 4/30/2024

Brian Wiegert (UST INSURERS)
VICE CHAIR
PMMIC Tank Insurance/R&A Risk Professionals
2894 106th St. Suite 220
Urbandale, IA 50323
Phone:  515-334-3001
Email:  bjw@pmmic.com
Term expires: 4/30/2024

Jennifer Carpenter (IA PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION)
Seneca Companies
4140 E 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone: 515-261-7750
Email: jcarpenter@senecaco.com
Term expires: 4/30/2025

Lisa Coffelt  (IA RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION)
5505 NW 88th Street #100
Johnston, Iowa 50131
Phone:  515-252-6249
Email: lcoffelt@iowarfa.org
Term expires: 4/30/2025

Kelsey Erickson (BIODIESEL PRODUCERS)
Chevron Renewable Energy Group
416 S Bell Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-8176
Email: kelsey.erickson@outlook.com
Term expires 4/30/2026

Gary Langbein (IA FARM BUREAU)
2875 Otter Ave.
Sac City, IA 50583
Phone: 712-661-9780
Email: G.langbein@hotmail.com
Term expires: 4/30/2024

Karen Long (IA SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION)
Iowa Soybean Association
1225 SW Prairie Trail Parkway
Phone: 515-334-1028
Email: klong@iasoybeans.com
Term expires: 4/30/2025

Jeffrey Manthei (PETROLEUM RETAILERS)
1006 1ST Ave.
Manson, Iowa 50563    
Phone: 712-469-3708
Email: Jmanthei@growmarkfs.com
Term expires: 4/30/2026

Niki Mason (IA GROCERS)
Kum & Go
1459 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone:  515-457-6272
Email:  niki.mason@kumandgo.com
Term expires: 4/30/2026

John Maynes (PETROLEUM MARKETERS)
FUEL Iowa
10430 New York Ave. Suite F
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone:  515-421-4043
Fax:  515-224-0502
Email:  john@fueliowa.com
Term expires: 4/30/2025

Kelly Nieuwenhuis (IA CORN GROWERS)
5910 – 440th Street
Primghar, IA 51245
Phone:  712-261-2700
Email:  channel2700@gmail.com
Term expires: 4/30/2026