Petroleum Distributors' Guide to Biodiesel

If You're Not Blending, You're Losing

Iowa incentives, combined with federal programs,
help make the economics favorable for blending Iowa
biodiesel into diesel. 

State Incentive Programs

• Biodiesel Retailer Credit: Retailers carrying 5 percent biodiesel (B5) can claim a 3.5 cents-per-gallon incentive. Retailers carrying B11 or higher can claim a 5.5 cents-per-gallon incentive. Apply for the Blenders Tax Credit (form 8864)

• B11 Fuel Tax Differential: A 3-cent differential in Fuel Tax for blends of 11 percent or higher. 

• Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program: $3 million annually for biodiesel and ethanol, to help upgrade petroleum equipment to grow renewable fuel availability in Iowa. 

Other resources:

DOE's Handling & Use Guide (PDF)

National Biodiesel Board's Quality, Handling and Use Guide

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