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January 14, 2025
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Rep. Craig Announces $1,124,500 to Increase Domestic Biofuels Infrastructure in Scott County
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced that she has secured $1,124,500 in federal grant funding to increase domestic biofuels in Scott County.
E&K Convenience Inc. based in Prior Lake, will receive $520,000 to install E15 and B20 biofuel dispensers, an ethanol storage tank and a biodiesel storage tank at two stations. Hennen’s Auto Service will receive $604,500 to install E15, E85 and B20 dispensers, ethanol storage tanks and a biodiesel storage tank at their station in Shakopee.
This grant was awarded through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentives Program, which is part of a $239 million investment made in the Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 18 states and give Americans cleaner, more affordable fuel options.
“Increasing the production and availability of biofuels is a critical step in implementing the all-of-the-above energy policy we need to stay ahead, and Minnesota is leading the way,” said Rep. Craig. “I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues to pass legislation to lower fuel costs for more Minnesotans.”
Last Congress Rep. Craig introduced bipartisan legislation to make year-round access to E15 permanent nationwide – expanding market access for Minnesota farmers and lowering costs for drivers at the gas pump.
The Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in 2022 with Rep. Craig’s support, made the largest investment ever in homegrown biofuels infrastructure.
