TOPEKA, Jan. 10, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is funding five projects to expand access to domestic biofuels. The $2,262,500 investment is made through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) and biofuel construction projects will happen in four Kansas communities.
“By expanding access to homegrown biofuels, we are making long-lasting investments that will create new market opportunities and revenue streams for Kansas producers” Davis said.
Today’s announcement is part of a larger national announcement that includes projects in 41 other states and 3 territories. The details of the Kansas projects are:
- A $78,750 grant will help TT Station LLC install three E15 dispensers at one fueling station in Wichita. This project is estimated to increase the amount of ethanol sold by 76,767 gallons per year.
- A $540,000 grant will help Prairie Eagle LLC install twelve E15 dispensers, and twelve E85 dispensers at four fueling stations in Wichita. This project is estimated to increase the amount of ethanol sold by 524,272 gallons per year.
- A $159,000 grant will help Mo’s LLC install two E15 dispensers and one ethanol storage tank at one fueling station in Linn. This project is estimated to increase the amount of ethanol sold by 152,557 gallons per year.
- A $953,750 grant will help CC of Hays Inc. install sixteen E15 dispensers, sixteen E85 dispensers, seven B20 dispensers, two ethanol storage tanks, and two biodiesel storage tanks at two fueling stations in Wilson and Hays. This project is estimated to increase the amount of biofuel sold by 2,129,805 gallons per year.
- A $531,000 grant will help Cervs LLC install six E15 dispensers, six E85 dispensers, and one ethanol storage tank at one fueling station in Hays. This project is estimated to increase the amount of ethanol sold by 589,973 gallons per year.
Background
The HBIIP program provides grants to fueling station and distribution facility owners—including marine, rail, and home heating oil facilities—to expand access to domestic biofuels, a clean and affordable source of energy. These investments help business owners install and upgrade infrastructure such as fuel pumps, dispensers and storage tanks.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, Tribal and high-poverty areas. Visit the Rural Data Gateway to learn how and where these investments are impacting rural America. To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit the GovDelivery Subscriber Page. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.
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