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BYO Ethanol Campaign Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)

BYO Ethanol Campaign Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Nebraska Corn Board (NCB). BYO Ethanol Campaign Efforts. Expand Market Development Efforts Conduct Educational Seminars & Webinars Technical and Regulatory Industry Support

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BYO Ethanol Campaign Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)

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  1. BYO Ethanol Campaign Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Nebraska Corn Board (NCB)

  2. BYO Ethanol Campaign Efforts • Expand Market Development Efforts • Conduct Educational Seminars & Webinars • Technical and Regulatory Industry Support • Safety & Environmental Program Support • Enhance Website Development • Print & Distribute Materials • Facilitate Marketer Assistance Programs • Expand Consumer Awareness Efforts

  3. BYOethanol.com

  4. What is a “Blender Pump?” Not new technology Already found in over half the dispensers in the country Offers consumers more choices at the pump Dispenser will blend to make various blends of ethanol Typically two tanks , process usually uses E10 and E85 or denatured ethanol For use in FFV’s only

  5. How does a blender pump work?

  6. Renewable Fuels Standard

  7. Blender Pumps - What’s in it for you? • PCI Compliance: Are you already looking for new equipment? • More product choices for your customers on same footprint. • Partial qualification for alternative fuels infrastructure tax credit. • Uses existing tanks and pipes – huge cost savings. • Ethanol plants sell direct – can bypass supplier markup. • Flexibility for future approval of additional ethanol blends (E15). • Dispenser paid for by the sales of all products, not just E85.

  8. What’s in it for you? E85 Option: * Sources: RFA: 3/30/10

  9. What’s in it for you? E98 Option: * Sources: RFA: 3/30/10

  10. Federal Incentives • Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Tax Credit • 50%, up to $50,000. • Must be associated with E85 expense to qualify. • Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) • $.45/gallon for denatured ethanol. • Quarterly submission, payment in 30 days. • RINs • Vary in value depending on market. • Can add significant value to concept.

  11. Federal Infrastructure Tax Credit Current Ethanol Pump Option: Standard Dispenser: $ 14,000 Blender Pump: $ 16,000

  12. Blender Pump: Flex-Fuel add-on: $ 2,000 ¼ of Standard Pump: $ 3,500 Total E85 Expenses of $ 5,500 Blender Pump Federal Infrastructure Tax Credit

  13. 50% of $5,500 for E85 Expenses = Federal Tax Credit: $ 2,750 Net Blender Pump cost: $13,250 vs. $14,000 for standard dispenser. * Manufacturers may offer further discounts Federal Infrastructure Tax Credit

  14. Nebraska Corn Board: Up to $5,000/station Marketing/promotion support Application available at www.nebraskacorn.org Growth Energy: Up to $5,000/station Application available at www.E85fuel.com Local Incentives

  15. Final Look at Cost: Current Ethanol Blender Pump * Does not include potential income from VEETC or RINs.

  16. Anticipated Cost: UL Approved Blender Pump * Does not include potential income from VEETC or RINs.

  17. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Blender Pumps & E85 • De-certified all equipment in October 2006 • News recently on E25 certification • E85 blender/dispenser are certified in 2010 E15 • Different issue • Blender pump would accommodate E15

  18. Equipment Various configurations from: • Bennett • Alan Levine • 727.491.3232 • alevine@bennettpump.com • Dresser Wayne • Scott Negley • 512.388.8311 • Scott.negley@wayne.com • Gilbarco Veeder-Root • David Zumbaugh • 336.547.3021 • Dave.zumbaugh@gilbarco.com

  19. Sales Kits: Examples of properly labeled dispensers. Examples of free label packages Examples of available brochures Business Case Tax Forms Blending Fuels Magazine Checklist for conversion or new installations. Changes in Gasoline IV CD What is available?

  20. What is available? Dispenser Labels: Meet all FTC requirements. Meet recommendations of EPA for liability & consumer protection.

  21. What is available? Expert Advice from Team: More than 40 years of ethanol expertise administering this program. Access to the other experts in the industry. Assistance with blender’s license & tax forms. Recommendations based on station layouts. And more…

  22. Nebraska Corn Board Assistance • $5000/station • Download application at: www.nebraskacorn.org • Marketing/PR assistance • Mailing to FFV owners in surrounding region • Station promotional event • Discussion points • Media assistance 

  23. Station Requirements for Funding • Complete application for preapproval • Offer e85 and at least 1 other midlevel blend • Clearly label products above e10 as “for Flexible Fuel Vehicles” • Submit picture of pump and labels along with receipts • Preference for funding : • Earliest appliers • Interstate/major highway access • Fleet customers secured • Automobile dealer first fill partnership • Station in city over 10,000 • Local Corn Growers Association support

  24. Additional Information • Request an information packet or schedule a brief presentation by contacting Susan at susan.zabel@nebraska.gov • Complete a grant application at www.nebraskacorn.org • View the webinars at www.BYOethanol.com • Twitter - @blendyourown

  25. Ron Lamberty: American Coalition for Ethanol rvlamberty@ethanol.org (605) 334-3381 Twitter: @blendor Robert White: Renewable Fuels Association rwhite@ethanolrfa.org (402) 391-1930 Twitter: @fuelinggood Questions? • To watch the webinar, or to get more information, please visit: www.BYOethanol.com • Twitter: @blendyourown • Nebraska Corn Board • Ncb.info@nebraska.gov • 800.632.6761

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