SIGMA: E15 Growth Surges as Grants Boost New Retail Sites


   
Miguel E. Andujar
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   NASVILLE, TN -- E15 sales are expanding across the U.S., driven by increased 
consumer access and funding for new retail infrastructure. Industry leaders 
discussed the progress and challenges of year-round E15 adoption at the SIGMA 
2025 Annual Conference. Currently, 23 states offer E15 as a direct replacement 
for E10, while 34 states provide some level of consumer access, showing a 
steady push to make the higher-octane fuel more widely available.

   Government grants have played a key role in helping retailers overcome the 
cost of installing E15 dispensers. Jeff Dzierzanowski, Manager of New Business 
Development at Source North America Corporation, highlighted programs such as 
the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program and funding through the 
Inflation Reduction Act, noting they have been instrumental in supporting new 
installations. "These funding programs make it possible for stations to adopt 
E15 without bearing the full financial burden themselves," he explained.

   Andrew Falco, Director of Market Development at Growth Energy, said adoption 
trends indicate strong consumer demand is following the increase in 
infrastructure. He expects continued growth as more stations add E15.

   Lance Klatt, Executive Director of the Minnesota Service Station & 
Convenience Store Association, emphasized the importance of consumer education. 
Outreach campaigns, he noted, help drivers understand the benefits and 
performance of E15, which remains unfamiliar to many.

   Moderator Kristy Moore of KMoore Consulting guided the panel, noting that 
the industry's collaborative approach is helping to address year-round 
challenges for E15, from technical infrastructure issues to consumer awareness.

   As of 2025, there are 4,500 E15 retail sites nationwide, with 800 added this 
year alone. Panelists said ongoing investment and education could expand E15 
usage even further, benefiting retailers and consumers while supporting 
renewable fuel goals nationwide.

    




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