NACS - RFA Issues New Equipment Guidance for E15 Retailers

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​WASHINGTON – In 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave final approval for the use of E15 fuel. Now the higher-ethanol fuel blend is sold in 23 states.

With many new retailers preparing to offer E15, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) wants to assist retailers in finding the correct equipment to dispense the fuel.

A new RFA communication about how to properly offer E15 at retail locations highlights several items retailers should consider before ordering equipment, including:

• What are the equipment options to legally offer E15 to 2001 and newer vehicles?
• What are the various dispenser hose configurations allowed?
• What are the retail fuel dispenser labeling requirements for each configuration?

“Four years and 23 states later, confusion still remains in the fuel equipment and retailing communities when it comes to E15,” said RFA Vice President of Industry Relations Robert White, in a press release. “With this document, we hope we can eliminate the misinformation and ensure retailers get the appropriate equipment needed to safely and legally offer this relatively new fuel. With proper labeling and education, we look forward to seeing many more retailers, consumers and states embrace E15 in the near future.”

The RFA has also published other guidance on higher ethanol blends, which can be viewed here.