BEMIDJI 鈥� Kenny's Tire and Auto Repair recently received a $199,000 Biofuels Infrastructure grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol.
A total of 16 retail service stations across Minnesota were awarded over $3 million in one-time funds through a competitive review process.
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"With the EPA鈥檚 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鈥檚 agricultural community," Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said in a release.
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 retail petroleum dispensers in Minnesota with no more than 10 sites.
To view the complete list of awardees, past projects and more information on the Biofuels Infrastructure Grant, visit the
Funding for this program is made available through and the which administers grants to farmers, agribusinesses, schools and more throughout the state of Minnesota to advance the state鈥檚 agricultural and renewable energy sectors.
