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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2010

Fuel Dispenser Certified for High Ethanol Blends

Dresser Wayne Dispenser Approved for E25

JOHNSTON, IA – Dresser Wayne recently announced that their Ovation Eco Fuel model dispenser has been certified by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) for use with ethanol blends up to E25. This approval comes as the market prepares for potential approval of E15 later this year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Increasing the blend level to 15 percent ethanol would help fuel retailers meet state and federal Renewable Fuels Standards.

“We’re now another step closer to rapidly offering E15 to Iowa motorists once this higher ethanol blend receives approval by U.S. EPA,” said Lucy Norton, IRFA Managing Director.  “Having the proper infrastructure in place is key to giving motorists additional fuel choices that are more economically priced than gasoline.” 

Dresser Wayne Ovation Eco Fuel dispenser is compatible with this higher blend rate without any dispenser modifications, so retailers may not have to upgrade equipment if the federal government increases ethanol blend levels. UL approval is also pending for two new Ovation Eco Fuel dispensers: a blender pump for multiple ethanol levels and an E85 dispenser.

Iowa currently has regulations that allow for the dispensing of high blend ethanol, such as E30, E50 or E85, absent of equipment certification.  State-specific compliance measures for these higher blends enable Iowa retailers to offer these fuels today.  

Retailers interested in installing an E85 or biodiesel pump can receive a grant from the Iowa Department of Economic Development. Information and a grant application may be found at: www.iowalifechanging.com/business/renewablefuels.html .

Iowa is the leader in renewable fuels production.  Iowa has 39 ethanol refineries capable of producing nearly 3.3 billion gallons annually. In addition, Iowa has 14 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce over 315 million gallons annually.

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association was formed in 2002 to represent the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry. The trade group fosters the development and growth of the renewable fuels industry in Iowa through education, promotion, legislation and infrastructure development.

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For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at:  www.IowaRFA.org.