FUELIowa Magazine: July / August 2022

THE VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR IOWA’S FUEL INDUSTRY

E15 Access Standard pg. 4 Electric Vehicles 101 p. 10 FUELIowa Summer Events pg. 20

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ON THE COVER Electrical infrastructure costs can be expensive but often will be worth it as more and more EVs continue to hit the road. If you would like to find out about the financial support available for EV invest-

FE A TUR E S 3

PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

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E15 ACCESS STANDARD

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES 101

ment, the Iowa Department of Transportation should be able to provide more insight, especially regarding any available funding through the federal Infrastructure

IN TH IS IS S UE

Investment and Jobs Act.

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FUELIOWA SUMMER EVENTS

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PAC CONTRIBUTIONS

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MEMBER HAPPENINGS

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INSIDE THE BELTWAY

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RISK MANAGEMENT

PR E S IDENT ’S PERS P E C TIV E The passage of House File 2128, the Biofuels Access Bill was a major challenge for our membership. I am very appreciative of the personal efforts of the membership who gave of their time, intellectual talent, and treasure to express their “business case” concerns on behalf of the Iowa retail fuel industry.

Ronald N. Langston President & CEO FUELIowa 515-224-1599

Going forward, what matters is the knowledge our efforts were not in vain. With the professional assistance of our lobbyist, we were successful in making House File 2128, a less onerous economic burden.

Additionally, we succeeded in increasing the Renewable Fund Infrastructure Program Funding from $2 million to $10 million. We worked diligently to protect the Underground Storage Tank Fund. There were several “inside the convenience store” issues that had positive outcomes. For example, the passage of the Bottle Bill Reform Act after 45 years allowed our members to opt out of collecting bottles and cans at their locations. The defeat of the proposed increases on smokeless tobacco and vape products was also a success. We also worked with the Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division on liquor licensing reform, changing the formula used to calculate fees and realigning privileges under new consolidated license categories.

EXECUTIVE COM M I TTEE

Our partnership with Wellmark, the Association of Business and Industry, and others led to the defeat of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager legislation, which would have negatively impacted the FUELIowa MEWA HEALTHAlliance program.

There remains a critical need to pursue additional infrastructure funding from state and federal sources to ensure the goals of HF 2128 are met while securing the long-term economic viability of low volume retailers who will be significantly burdened by the law.

At the same time, we must be vigilant in opposing future mandates on the retail fuel sector in Iowa and regionally. We must align ourselves and our interests with strategic partners from business and industry. We must remind Iowans we are not opposed to the sale of renewable fuels, including those with higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel, and the Iowa farmer has been a long historic customer of the Iowa retail fuel industry.

Finally, it is in our interest to maintain a productive and positive working relationship with Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature to achieve mutual goals in support of our customers, and the Iowa economy.

Bev Jessen Chair Johnson Oil/ Cylinder Express Battle Creek 712-365-4740 Joseph Zietlow Vice Chair Kwik Trip, Inc La Crosse, WI 608-793-6484

Tessa Fahey Treasurer Rainbo Oil Dubuque 563- 526-1179

Doug Coziahr Immediate Past Chair Nebraska-Iowa Supply Company Omaha 402-393-8350

RNL BO A RD O F D I RECT OR S Chris Biellier Associate Director Seneca Companies Davenport | 563-332-8000

Tia Eischeid Director Al’s Corner Oil Co Carroll | 712-673-2723

Nicole Johnson Director Molo Companies Dubuque | 563-557-5714

Chad Besch Associate Director New Cooperative Algona | 563-200-5115

Wade Fowler Associate Director Core-Mark Midcontinent, Inc. DBA Farner-Bocken Carroll | 641-777-0308

Keith Olsen | Director Olsen Fuel Supply Atlantic | 712-243-2340

Don Burd Director Otter Creek Country Store Cedar Rapids | 319-533-1825

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Steve Kimmes Director Kimmes Enterprises LLC Carroll | 515-681-7890

Matt Scheetz Director The Depot Express Tiffin | 319-545-9514

Jim Pauk Director W&H Coop Oil Co Humboldt | 515-332-2782

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Preparing and Planning Your Business for Iowa’s E15 Access Standard

By John Maynes,

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Iowa’s E15 Access Standard presents a myriad of new challenges for Iowa’s fuel marketers. The law passed by the Iowa legislature in the 2022 session implements several new laws directed toward fuel marketers to force the expansion of E15 offerings at retail and convenience stores across the state.

With the implementation of the new laws within the E15 Access Standard, members have asked for guidance on how they assess the impacts of the new law on their business so they can begin planning for future implementation. Unfortunately, there is no one-sizefits-all solution to navigating Iowa’s E15 Access Standard. FUELIowa members must embark on a subjective review of their facilities and determine their path forward on a site-by-site basis.

Additionally, Iowa’s E15 Access Standard encroaches upon defined areas of federal law governing the sale of motor fuels through a UST system. The grey area created between federal and state law is of great concern to FUELIowa. As you chart a path forward, please be mindful of, and inquire about, the requirements your pollution liability and property and casualty

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insurance providers require of your

ground storage tank after January 1,

age tank was installed during or prior

business. They are the most important

2023, will be required to comply with

to 1991.

entities with oversight of your business.

the General E15 Access Standard and

The good news is that we are in this

offer E15 from at least 50 percent of

• The installation, replacement, or

qualifying gasoline dispensers.

conversion of a gasoline storage tank triggers compliance with the General

together and your staff at FUELIowa is

E15 Access Standard described above.

here to assist you with every step along

Alternative E15 Access Standard:

your path in implementing Iowa’s E15

• Existing facilities not qualifying for

Access Standard. While we disagree

a waiver (described below) from the

Class II Waiver

with the heavy-handed approach

Alternative E15 Access Standard must

• If the cost to a facility owner to

taken by government to force in-

offer E15 from a minimum of one fuel-

comply with the Alternative E15 Access

vestment into E15, we do share the

ing position on January 1, 2026.

Standard exceeds $71,428 to make E15

common goal of growing the market

available at a single gasoline fueling

for biofuels through the introduction

position, the owner may apply to the

of homegrown high-blend biofuels to

Department of Agriculture for a Class II

consumers.

waiver. The cost analysis shall be based on a completed site inspection report

Rules Implementing Iowa’s E15 Access

by a certified professional retail motor

Standard are under development

fuel site installer. The reasonable costs

at the time of this drafting. FUELIowa

associated with assessing a retail motor

members can expect rules to be final-

fuel site may be included in the inspec-

ized in the fall. FUELIowa will be provid-

tion report and cost analysis.

ing regular updates to the membership as the details of the rules become more clear.

WAIVERS FROM THE ALTERNATIVE E15 ACCESS STANDARD:

DURATION OF WAIVERS: • Class I and Class II Waivers applied for and received by an owner are valid

The following summary is provided to you as a guide highlighting key areas

Small Retailer Exemption

until 2041 or until a gasoline storage

of change required by Iowa’s E15 Ac-

• A retail facility selling 300,000 gallons

tank is installed, replaced, or convert-

cess Standard:

of gasoline or less is eligible to apply to

ed triggering compliance with the

the Department of Agriculture for an

General E15 Access Standard.

exemption from the Alternative E15 Access Standard. The retailer must submit their annual gallons beginning January 1, 2020, and ending December 31,

PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE E15 ACCESS STANDARDS:

2022, if requested by the Department of Agriculture in support of the waiver

• The Department of Agriculture may

request.

refuse to issue or renew, and may suspend or revoke, a license issued by the

Class I Waiver

GENERAL E15 ACCESS STANDARD:

• Sites with underground storage tanks meeting the following criteria are exempt from the Alternative E15 Access

• Any facility built after January 1, 2023, must comply with the General E15 Ac-

Standard: o Each motor fuel storage tank not

cess Standard. The General E15 Access

constructed of fiberglass (e.g., steel)

Standard requires E15 to be offered for

was installed during or prior to 1985.

sale at 50 percent of qualifying gasoline dispensers.

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o Each single-wall fiberglass storage

Department.

PENALTIES FOR SUBMISSION OF AN INACCURATE E15 INCOMPATIBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE WAIVER: • A retail dealer knowingly submitting a false incompatible infrastructure waiver

tank was installed during or

order commits perjury as provided in

prior to 1996.

Iowa Code 720.2.

o Each double-wall fiberglass stor5

E85 GASOLINE COMPATIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENT:

TAX CREDITS: E85 Tax Credit: • The tax credit remains $0.16 cents-

• A retail dealer installing, replacing, or

per-gallon and is repealed on January

converting gasoline storage and dis-

1, 2026.

pensing infrastructure used to store and

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE RETAIL MOTOR FUEL GALLONS REPORT – MANDATORY REPORTING AND PENALTY: • Retail dealers, including tankwagon

dispense ethanol blended gasoline

B5 Tax Credit:

operators, shall prepare and file the re-

classified as E15 or higher must install

• Eliminated, effective January 1, 2023.

port with the Department of Revenue.

infrastructure compatible with E85.

Failure to file may result in a fine of $100

This provision is effective on January 1,

B11 Tax Credit:

2023.

• Biodiesel blends containing between 11 percent and 19 percent by volume

B20 DIESEL FUEL COMPATIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENT: • A retail dealer installing, replacing,

biodiesel will be eligible for an income

per occurrence.

EXCISE TAX IMPOSED ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL:

tax credit of $0.05 cents-per-gallon.

Effective January 1, 2023, through Jan-

• Excise tax rates for E15 plus blends

uary 1, 2028.

will remain subject to market share and adjusted accordingly on an annual

or converting diesel fuel storage and

B20 Tax Credit:

basis. The current excise tax rate for E15

dispensing infrastructure must install

• Biodiesel blends containing between

is $0.24 cents-per-gallon.

infrastructure compatible with B20 or

20 percent and 29 percent by volume

higher. This provision is effective on

biodiesel will be eligible for an income

• Effective July 1, 2024, the current ex-

January 1, 2023.3.

tax credit of $0.07 cents-per-gallon.

cise tax offset formula for B11 will move

Effective January 1, 2023, through Jan-

to B20. On July 1, 2024, the excise tax

uary 1, 2028.

rate for B11 will move to $0.325 cents-

QUALIFIED RENEWABLE FUEL USE BY STATE MOTOR VEHICLES:

per-gallon. B20 will be assessed an exB30 Tax Credit:

cise tax rate of $0.295 cents-per-gallon

• Biodiesel blends classified as B30 or

and will be adjusted upward accord-

• The state shall provide for the pur-

higher are eligible for an income tax

ing to market share

chase and operation of motor vehicles

credit of $0.10 cents-per-gallon. Effec-

using qualified renewable fuels. A

tive January 1, 2023, through January

state motor vehicle operating using an

1, 2028.

internal combustion engine powered

BIODIESEL PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT: The biodiesel production tax credit

by gasoline or diesel fuel shall use the

E15 Plus Gasoline Promotion Tax Credit:

paid to biodiesel producers for pro-

highest possible classification of a qual-

• The E15 income tax credit moves to

ducing biodiesel in Iowa is increased

ified renewable fuel allowed by the

a flat rate of $0.09 cents-per-gallon

from $0.02 cents-per-gallon to $0.04

vehicle manufacturer.

effective January 1, 2023 and expires

cents-per-gallon. The credit is applied

on January 1, 2026.

to the first 25 million gallons of biodiesel produced at a facility.

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meet a B20 or higher equipment

infrastructure to store and dispense, or

compatibility standard.

store, blend, and dispense, biodiesel blended fuel classified as B11 or higher.

Ethanol Project Cost Share

This requirement becomes effective on

• A tier I facility is owned by an op-

January 1, 2023.

erator of 10 or fewer sites and sells between 1-140,000 gallons of gasoline

o Contracts between an applicant

annually. A tier I facility is eligible for a

and the state entered prior to January

cost share agreement covering up to

1, 2023, will not be subject to the B5

90 percent of the project cost not to

and B11 requirements under the new

exceed $63,900.

law. The minimum blend requirement for these grant recipients will remain B2.

• A tier II facility is owned by an oper-

MINIMUM BLEND OF BIODIESEL ELIGIBLE FOR SALE:

ator of 10 or fewer sites and sells more

• Cost share awards remain $50,000 or

than 140,000 gallons but not more than

70 percent of cost, whichever is less for

450,000 gallons of gasoline annually. A

biodiesel projects.

• At least five percent of biodiesel

tier II facility is eligible for a cost share

blended fuel by volume must be bio-

agreement covering up to 75 percent

diesel. This provision serves to preclude

of the project cost not to exceed

sales of biodiesel blended into diesel at

$53,250.

a volume less than 5 percent. Existing

TERMS: • Cost share terms include a 5-year commitment to marketing the ethanol

contracts between applicants with the

• A tier III facility is any facility not

or biodiesel product eligible for grant

Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grant

meeting the criteria above. A tier III

assistance.

Program and the State will be unaf-

facility is eligible for a cost share agree-

fected by this provision of the law.

ment covering up to 70 percent of cost

RENEWABLE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM (CHANGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023):

PREMIUM GRADE GASOLINE:

or $50,000, whichever is less.

• Premium grade gasoline shall have

GRANT PROGRAM PRIORITY:

an octane rating of not less than 91.

Previously, an octane rating of 90 was

• Priority will be given to applications

required before the use of the grade

for sites with Special Status. Special Sta-

name Premium was permitted.

Compatibility

tus is assigned to a site where the cost

• Ethanol projects eligible for grant

to make E15 available from a single

funding under the program must meet

qualifying dispenser is equal to or less

an E85 equipment compatibility stan-

than $71,428.

• The state of Iowa sponsored “Amer-

dard beginning January 1, 2023.

• Following applications receiving Spe-

ican Ethanol” decal is no longer

cial Status, priority will be given in the

required to identify an ethanol blend.

following order:

Retailers are no longer required by

o All projects funded with money

ETHANOL LABELING:

allocated to the program in state fiscal

o Tier I facilities

state law to affix a decal notifying

year 2022 or earlier are not required to

o Tier II facilities

consumers of the presence of ethanol.

install E85 compatible equipment even

o Tier III facilities

However, federal labeling requirements

if installation occurs on January 1, 2023, or later. o Ethanol projects funded with state

remain in effect.

BIODIESEL PROJECT COST SHARE AND ELIGIBILITY:

fiscal year 2023 funding completed on or prior to December 31, 2022, are

• A minimum blend of B5 is required

not required to install E85 compatible

to be sold by an applicant throughout

equipment.

the duration of the grant commitment with one exception. Beginning

• Biodiesel related projects eligible for

April 1 and ending October 31, the

grant funding under the program must

grant recipient must use the biodiesel

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By Strategic Elements

According to the Department of Ener-

Electric Vehicles 101: Here’s How to Integrate Electric in Your Business

gy, electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 85 percent in 2021. EVs are growing at historic rates—and Iowa is preparing its infrastructure for more EVs on the roads. FUELIowa advocates for the best interests of our state’s fuel retailers and gas station owners. As more consumers turn to electric vehicles, our members must be equipped with the right resources to make strategic decisions for their business.

We spoke with Stephanie Weisenbach, Program Manager for the Iowa Energy Office; David Parker, North American Market Development Manager for Retail eMobility; and Rob Wozny, Electrification Program Manager with Alliant Energy about navigating the world of EV infrastructure. Our conversation is below.

What are the first steps for an electrification project?

The first step of any electrification project is to contact your local utility.

Your utility can explain how to submit 10

a request or application for a new

some or all the installation and equip-

and provide approximately 10 to

upgraded service, discuss your rate

ment costs and, in some instances, the

20 miles of range for every hour

structure and help with anything else

site host may need to pay a monthly

charged.

you need to consider to ensure a

fee for the equipment to stay on the

successful project. Your utility will be

property.

Level 3 chargers are the fastest and

able to tell you if the amount of power

are also known as Direct Curren

you need is available and explain any

(DC) Fast Chargers. Level 3 chargers

timeline or financial requirements. They

offer to charge loads that range

will be able to offer advice about loca-

from 25kW to 350kW. A Level 3

tions for infrastructure to help manage

charger’s speed of charge will vary

costs, how many chargers to install,

depending on the kW output of the

and at what power levels. They will

charger. A 50kW Level 3 charger

also inform you about any legislative or

delivers approximately two to three

regulatory requirements to understand

miles of range per minute charged

before purchasing. Business owners

while a 175kW Level 3 charger de-

are urged to consider funding. Most

livers approximately 7 to 10 miles of

utilities provide resources for addition-

range per minute charged.

al funding and information that can potentially save you considerable time and expense.

What costs might be anticipated for infrastructure and what role does the utility play?

What are the different EV equipment options?

Due to their fast speed of charge, Level 3 chargers are commonly found at and recommended for Convenience Store / Fueling loca-

When deciding which EV Charger to deploy at your site there are several factors to consider including speed of charge, simultaneous charging capa-

tions.

Should I buy, lease, or be a hosted site?

bility, varied maintenance between Your utility calculates the cost to

charger types, all-in-one chargers

Most convenience store owners own

deliver energy to your location using

versus distributed chargers, and total

and operate their chargers. These

a formula referred to as an “energy

cost of ownership. Speed of charge

C-Store owners prefer the free-

delivery allowance.” Engineers deter-

could be argued as the most important

dom of being able to set the price,

mine this amount based on the power

of these factors and is certainly a good

collect all revenue, and promote

required and anticipated equipment

place to start.

their brand. Additionally, these

utilization. Utility tariffs determine how

C-Store owners value the data and

much allowance is covered and the

Speed of charge is largely based on

education that they receive from

business owner is responsible for any

the charger’s kW output. EV Chargers

owning the chargers. The EV industry

overage. Other responsibilities include

have been categorized into three lev-

is growing and changing at a rapid

any “make-ready” infrastructure,

els (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3).

pace. Owning networked chargers

which would be any costs related to

allows for access to dashboards

construction or equipment installed

Level 1 chargers are the slowest and

and reports that inform owners on

beyond the meter. In some cases, “en-

are typical for at-home charging. Level

the charger’s utilization, which helps

ergy-as-a-service” or “charging-as-a-

1 chargers provide approximately 3 to

station owners to better understand

service” companies will deploy equip-

5 miles of range for every hour charged

how much their EV charging busi-

ment on a customer’s property through

and depending on the Electric Vehicle

ness should grow and at what pace.

a site host agreement. There are many

it can take more than 100 hours for a

Some convenience store owners

different models of these agreements.

full charge.

elect to host chargers through a

It offers site hosts to benefit from other

third-party company. Depending on

business opportunities such as addition-

Level 2 chargers are a little faster and

your location, hosting is not always

al foot traffic, store sales, and shares of

offer charging loads that range from

an option. Some of the benefits

the generated revenue from charging.

2.5kW to 19.2kW. Level 2 chargers are

include avoiding any capital invest-

In exchange, business owners will pay

commonly found at parking garages

ment to get into EV charging. However, station owners are required to

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promote another company’s brand

vider, but plan to pay a subscription

and risk sacrificing the revenue and

and transactional fees.

business insight received by owning and operating the chargers.

Electrical Upgrades: Level 3 DC Fast Chargers deliver a lot of electricity at

Leasing EV chargers is not as com-

a rapid pace and usually require 480v

mon but could be a good fit for your

and 3 phase transformers. This cost to

business. Leasing chargers allow for

upgrade will vary significantly from site

the same benefits as owning in price

to site.

setting, collecting revenue, education, and promoting your brand. The deci-

Utility: The average rate paid per kWh

sion lies upon which financial modeling

to utilities is approximately $0.10 to

your business prefers.

$0.12. The average rate per kWh paid

How does electricity get charged to my site for resale to electric vehicle (EV) customers?

by an EV driver for a 50kW charger is approximately $0.30 to $0.50. It is also important to consider that some utilities can have demand charges while other utilities have special EV Charging rate plans that make it easier to monetize the resell of electricity.

The cost of energy delivered is based on the amount of energy used and the

From a revenue perspective, your

tariff for that class of service. Operators

customers will pay for their charge

can choose to charge EV drivers in

either by a credit card reader located

several different ways. Most common-

at the charger or by a driver applica-

ly, companies will charge by kilowatt

tion that comes with network software.

hours, minutes, or by the session. We

Network software gives your business

encourage customers to contact their

flexibility on price setting. An EV driver

utility early in the process to help them

can charge by kWh, time, parking, or

understand the rates and impacts to

a combination of the three. Typically,

anticipate from EV charging.

drivers will spend 20 minutes on the av-

What are key considerations and cost estimates for making my decisions on EV at my site?

erage dwelling for a charge. It should be noted that charging at a 50kW Level 3 charger is faster than that of a customer using gas. Business owners can expect more in-store purchases since EV drivers are there for a little longer.

Costs and revenue should be considered when deciding on implementing EV charging. Potential costs would include hardware, software, electrical

What are the hesitations you see from fuel retailers?

upgrades, and utility.

Electrical infrastructure costs can be Hardware: depending on which

expensive but often will be worth it as

options you include with your order a

more and more EVs continue to hit the

50kW Level 3 charger can range from

road. If you would like to find out about

30-50K. A 175kW charger can range

the financial support available for EV

from 90-125K.

investment, the Iowa Department of Transportation should be able to pro-

Software: pricing models vary by pro-

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vide more insight, especially regarding

any available funding through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. However, the Iowa Energy Center Iowa Energy Center, administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, offers support for a variety of energy projects, including electric vehicle charging stations, through the Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program.

The program provides low-interest loans for energy infrastructure projects that facilitate electricity or gas generation, transmission, storage, or distribution.

What is your advice to independent fuel retailers?

David Parker suggests installing EV Chargers in one way or another at your sites as soon as possible.

“The path forward for major vehicle manufacturers is electric and it is important to identify your sites as a destination for EV Charging now to gain loyalty during these initial stages of EV adoption,” “If you do not have a large budget, then start small. The sooner you get into EV Charging the better your EV education will be and will help position you for future success.” he said.

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ELEC T R I C VE H I C L E I NF RA S TR U C TU R E DEPLO Y MEN T

CREATED BY

EV Efforts in Iowa

Iowa’s Allocated NEVI Formula Funds

Iowa DOT is partnering with IEDA to oversee development of an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan that supports the transportation electrification efforts for Iowa.

NEVI Program In February 2022, guidance was issued for the National Electric Vehicle

$7.6 MILLION

Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Funding

$51.4 MILLION

5-Year NEVI Federal Funding

Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, which

Iowa’s Commitment to Fuel Diversity Iowa is a proud and nationally recognized leader in renewable energy and biodiesel and ethanol production. Our state has made a significant investment in renewable fuels infrastructure.

State leaders, local communities, private companies, and utilities are making solid progress to add electric vehicle infrastructure to our diverse fuel mix.

provides federal funds for strategic

The NEVI Program provides federal

deployment of an electric vehicle (EV)

funds up to $7.5 billion to make EV

Iowa will remain unwavering in our sup-

charging infrastructure.

chargers accessible for public use by

port for varied fuel resources and asso-

establishing a nationwide intercon-

ciated infrastructure, including ethanol,

nected network across the U.S

biodiesel, propane, renewable natural gas and electric.

Funds include $5 billion for the NEVI Formula Program and a $2.5billion discretionary grant program.

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EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan, Vision, & Goals A readily accessible EV ecosystem that promotes mobility, reliability, and sustainability for the overall economic and social wellbeing of Iowa.

• An EV fast charging system that supports regional and interstate travel • A local EV system that promotes equitable access and mobilitythroughout

• A charging network that helps pro-

•A charging network that supports

vide the traveling public a variety of

long-term EV station success which

transportation and energy options

maximizes economic benefits for consumers

•A transportation system that reduces energy life-cycle emissions to minimize

• A growing network of chargers that

impact on human and environmental

fosters innovation and collaboration to

health

expand economic opportunities

• A sustainable transportation and energy system that can adapt to economic, technological, and environmental changes while providing a high level of system reliability

Iowa’s communities

Iowa's Existing & Future Stations

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NEVI Requirements for Charging Stations

• Along Alternative Fuel Corridors <50 mile spacing; <1 mile away • At least four 150 kW DC Fast Charging ports • Open to general public (not proprietary) • Need to build out corridors before going off-corridor

Stay Informed •Visit the website: iowadot.gov/IowaEVPlan •Understand the grant cycle and when funding is expected to be available • Start conversations with your peers and communities • This is just the beginning of a five-year process • Iowa.EvPlan@iowadot.us

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Meet FUELIowa's Newest Team Member SARAH BOWMAN, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Sarah Bowman joined the FUELIowa team as the Communications Director in July 2022. Bowman came to FUELIowa after almost 5 years with the Iowa Poultry Association/Iowa Egg Council as their Director of Industry Affairs.

Bowman grew up in Glidden, Iowa, near her family’s Century Farm. She earned a Bachelor of Science in English at Iowa State University and was a staff writer and opinion columnist for the Iowa State Daily.

Bowman’s previous association work not only includes poultry, but also 3 years with the Agribusiness Association of Iowa. She has worked in 3 legislative sessions clerking at the State Capitol, and managed communications for a US Senate Campaign and a national Political Action Committee.

Bowman lives in Clive with her husband and five children. In her spare time, she volunteers at St. Boniface teaching Faith Formation, and plays taxi running kids to football, baseball, dance, soccer.

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S u m m er Ev ents W i t h F UELIowa FEATU R E EVEN T S

B y G a r y K o e r n e r, Executive Vice President, FUELIowa

FUELIowa Golf Benefit for Camp Courageous a Huge Success More than 120 golfers from FUELIowa joined together in June at Brown Deer to raise money for Camp Courageous. Together, we raised over $30,000 thanks to strong support from sponsors & members.

Over the years, FUELIowa has raised more than $2 million for the camp.

Despite an ominous weather forecast, the great cause we support enabled the sun to shine on us all day for a great 18 hole best shot, followed by a cocktail reception, prime rib dinner, and awards.

Special guests included Hawkeye Football players and Charlie Becker, Executive Director of Camp Courageous among others. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated as we continue our quest to fund the new Durgin Elevator at the camp.

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FUELIowa’s Summerfest Held August 4 – 5 in Okoboji FUELIowa's 2022 Summerfest was held

and networking. Members returned

in Okoboji starting on August 4 with

to Bridges Bay to enjoy a steak or

a productive board meeting. Doug

scallops dinner while continuing to

Coziahr was recognized for his years

network (and plan their team name

of service to the FUELIowa Board of

for the bags tournament).

Directors.

Following the board meeting, members boarded the Queen II for a cruise

Doug Coziahr recognized for his service as chair in 2021.

Board session.

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2022 PAC CONTRIBUTORS AS OF AU GU S T 23, 2 0 2 2

VISIONARY ($5,000+)

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LEADER ($2,500-$4,999)

$4,000 Bob Mast, Mast ATM * $2,875 Todd Kanne, Community Oil * $2,500 Jason McDermott, McDermott Oil *

PARTNER ($1,000-$2,449)

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FRIEND ($500-$999) $725 Tia Eischeid $525 Cory Bauer $500 Mark Tiefenthaler $500 Rod Gittins $500 Mark Lincoln $500 Keith Crandall $500 Richard Weiner $500 Jeff Wade $500 Gary Stewart

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CONTRIBUTOR ($0-$499) $425 Tera Petersen $400 Scott Struck $375 Chad Besch $350 Bob Schueler $350 Eric Swingler $300 Jim Pauk $300 Doug Coziahr $300 Logan Huffman $230 Trent Hepler $195 John Maynes $150 Nathaniel Doddridge $125 Gary Koerner $100 Dave Scheetz $100 Allen Boeckman $100 Dale Boeckman $100 Dean Onken $100 Aaron Ezzio $100 John Hepler $100 Kane Kuehl $ 80 Chris Biellier $ 60 Sarah Bowman $ 50 Nathan Nolte $50 Teresa Hunt $25 Joe Madsen

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M EMBER HAPPEN IN GS WELCOME NE W FU ELIOWA M E M B E R S

FU E L I OWA M EM B E RS I N TH E N E WS

1 through Nov. 30. Grant requests may range from $3,000 to $50,000. Grants will be awarded in March 2023.

CASEY'S KICKS OFF IN-STORE GIVING

Casey's grant program awarded $1

Northpoint Commercial Credit

CAMPAIGN FOR SCHOOLS

million to benefit schools through 89

of Minneapolis

Courtesy of Convenience Store News

grants this year. Its funding priorities in-

Store guests can help fund grants for

cluded a variety of projects that focus

local schools throughout August.

on physical improvements, material

Taiga Data, Inc.

needs, teacher support and communi-

Business Intelligence at an

ty engagement initiatives.

Affordable Price Casey's kicked off a giving campaign Global Source Distribution

to help fund grants for local schools

Some of Casey's 2022 giving highlights

is a family owned business, estab-

across its 16-state operating footprint

include:

lished in 2014 out of passion for the

on Aug. 3.

• Bonnie Grimes Elementary in Arkan-

industry.

All month long, the convenience store

sas received a $50,000 grant for a new

New Star Mart

retailer will ask guests to round up their

inclusive playground;

located in Pella, Iowa

purchases at the cash register to help

Cogdill Farm Supply,

fund its Cash for Classrooms Grant

• Columbus School District in Nebraska

Program.

received $20,000 for a new training and technology center to host student

offering propane (LP) gas services throughout Shelby, Harrison, Mono-

The annual program provides funds for

assemblies, professional development

na, and Crawford County.

projects and initiatives that will bene-

for staff and other activities for their

fit K-12 public and nonprofit, private

growing population; and

Midwest Food & Tobacco Group,

schools in the communities Casey's

since 1969, Midwest has been

serves.

trict in Iowa received a $10,000 grant

known as the distributor of choice for convenience stores.

• Sigourney Community School Dis-

"Schools are at the heart of each of

to purchase 10 new microscopes to

our communities, and we are excited

enhance science curriculum.

Klinger Paint Company,

to continue supporting students and

offering premium LP tank coatings.

teachers through our Cash for Class-

Grant program details and some

rooms Grant Program," said Megan

additional projects are available at

Elfers, president, Casey's Charities.

Casey's blog.

"Casey's proudly serves the communi-

Casey's continued efforts to give back

ties we're in and Cash for Classrooms

to the communities in which it operates

is one way we can show our support

are part of its long-term strategic plan

for our students, teachers and schools

and tie into its Casey's Rewards loyalty

who could use a boost now more than

program. Launched in early 2020, the

ever."

program allows customers across its

SK Group – Colfax Travel Center

network to earn points on purchases Every dollar raised from guests and the

and turn them into a donation to local

round-up campaign will go toward the

schools via Cash for Classrooms.

Cash for Classrooms Grant Program. Its next application process will run Oct. 28

The retailer marked the launch of

Casey's Rewards by giving more than

Wednesday’s announcement indi-

$50,000 in donations toward local

cated that Wiese along with Gosch,

schools. The initial donation benefited

who has followed a similar leadership

16 schools, one in each of the states

trajectory over the past few years, will

where Casey's operates.

collectively run Hy-Vee’s operations while Edeker, who has been Hy-Vee’s

"Being rooted in the communities

CEO since 2009, will remain in charge

that we call home has been a pillar

and serve in a more strategic capacity.

for Casey's since day one," said Chris Jones, then-chief marketing officer

These are challenging times for Hy-

and senior vice president at Casey's.

Vee. In April, the company announced

"With the launch of Casey's Rewards,

it would shift hundreds of corporate

we're thrilled to be getting our guests

employees to store-level jobs and also

involved in directing donations to

pause several large-scale projects. In

schools through Cash for Classrooms,

a surprisingly long and candid letter

and our additional donation of over

posted in various local publications,

$50,000 to schools will help kick things

the company detailed how inflation,

off."

supply chain pressures and rising gas prices were impacting its business.

HY-VEE NAMES NEW CEO Courtesy of GroceryDive.com

The Iowa-based grocer, which operates close to 300 stores in eight Mid-

Hy-Vee’s naming of Wiese to the top

western states, competes heavily with

post is the latest in a quick succession

discount retailers like Walmart, Aldi and

of promotions for the nearly 30-year

dollar stores in numerous communities.

company veteran. And it comes as

Not traditionally known as a low-price

Hy-Vee faces a few key challenges,

retailer, Hy-Vee has stepped up its val-

including a multi-state expansion and

ue messaging and promotions recent-

bruising price inflation.

ly, including a “Hy-Vee Deals” digital circular.

Wiese started working at Hy-Vee in 1993 and served in various operations

In December, Hy-Vee said it planned to

roles before being named director

expand to several states outside of the

of real estate strategic planning in

Midwest, confirming an earlier report

2012. He moved through leadership

from The Des Moines Register. The

roles with the company’s health and

company has said it plans to open a

wellness and Amber Specialty Phar-

location in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2023,

macy divisions, and in December 2020

and in March announced a location

became executive vice president.

in Spring Hill, Tennessee, but has not provided any updates since then.

Just a few months later, Wiese was named president of digital growth and co-chief operating officer, and last December was promoted to his current role as vice chairman and president of supply chain and subsidiaries.

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INSIDE THE BELTWAY

E NE RG Y MARKE TE RS O F AME RICA

energy marketers. Some older highway

transactions, but a handful of domi-

rest areas with commercial activity

nant networks (VISA and Mastercard),

in operation before the 1956 federal

have prevented them from competing

commercialization ban was adopt-

in the credit card space limiting the

ed will be eligible for NEVI funded EV

choice of network. By allowing retail-

charging stations.

ers a choice of network to handle a transaction, they can reduce costs and

FH WA S ET T O O PE N FIR S T RO U N D O F E V INFRA S T RU C T U R E I NSTALLAT I O N F U ND I NG FO R A LL 5 0 STAT E S

The FHWA will now review each state

pass those savings onto the consumer.

plan for compliance with federal EV

Introducing routing competition could

siting guidelines. The agency’s goal is

save businesses and consumers up-

to review the 50 state programs so that

wards of $11 billion annually according

the first wave of NEVI funding can be

to payments consulting firm CMSPI.

distributed before the end of the federal fiscal year on September 30th.

“With the rising rate of inflation and its impact on motor fuel prices, it’s time for Congress to pass credit card swipe

U.S. Departments of Transportation

fee reform to reduce costs for small

and Energy announced the receipt

business energy marketers,” said EMA

of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure

President Rob Underwood.

deployment plans from all 50 states.

The plans are required in order for

EMA is a member of the Merchants

states to obtain federal funding under

Payments Coalition (MPC), which rep-

the National Electric Vehicle Infrastruc-

resents retailers, supermarkets, restau-

ture (NEVI) Formula Program. The NEVI

rants, drug stores, convenience stores,

program was recently infused with $5 billion in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to be distributed over a five-year period starting in fiscal year 2022.

T I ME FOR CONGR ES S T O PA S S CR EDI T C A R D S WI PE FEE R E F OR M !

gas stations, online merchants, and other businesses focused on reforming the U.S. payments system to make it more transparent and competitive.

MPC firmly believes in opening up the payments market and introducing

The good news is that states are encouraged to contract with private third parties, including energy marketers, to locate, install, operate, and maintain EV charging stations along the federal highway system. States will need significant private party involvement because Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines prohibit installation of EV chargers at most highway rest areas. Those guidelines also require deployment of NEVI funded EV charging stations to be located within one mile of highway exit ramps, prime real estate already dominated by 30

Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-

competition, which in turn would lower

IL) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS)

costs and drive innovation.

introduced the bipartisan “The Credit Card Competition Act,” (S.4674) which would ensure retailer choice in payment routing by requiring at least two unaffiliated processors on credit cards,

I NFLATI ON R EDUCTI ON AC T PAS S ES S ENATE

the same process that is used for debit card transactions. Swipe fees remain

On Sunday August 7, after a marathon

the second highest operating cost for

all-night session, the Senate passed the

convenience stores which costs the

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The final

industry $138 billion.

vote was 50-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie breaking

There is nearly a dozen independent networks that are equipped to route

vote.

FUELIowa not only keeps you informed in Iowa but on a federal level as well by partnering with our national organization, EMA. If it will impact you, we’ve got you covered.

The IRA - a climate, health, and tax-fo-

significantly reduce the market for on

According to the DOT, this resulted in a

cused reconciliation package - does

and off-road biodiesel and renewable

112 percent increase in CDL processing

not impose new taxes on small busi-

diesel by diverting limited feedstocks

in January and February 2022 com-

nesses (such as the proposed 3.8% tax

to SAF.

pared to January and February 2021.

individual, corporate, capital gains

Overall, the tax implications included in

EMA plans to discuss streamlining the

rates, or change step up in basis. The

the bill will have minimal effect on small

hazardous material endorsement train-

main cost of the bill is $360 billion for

business and energy marketers. The

ing and testing process to increase the

clean and traditional energy develop-

House is expected to return to Wash-

number of CDL drivers qualified to haul

ment. Republicans offered a number

ington, DC, Friday to pass the bill and

petroleum products. EMA is asking for

of amendments during the debate

send it to President Biden’s desk.

the creation of a new hazardous ma-

on business income) and does not raise

on the bill, all of which were rejected

terial training and testing module that

except an amendment from Senate

focusses solely on petroleum products.

Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) that

The streamlined training and testing

provides an exemption from the corpo-

process will require a new hazardous

rate minimum tax for certain subsidiar-

material endorsement (“P” in place

ies of private equity firms. The original

of the current “H”) that restricts driver

IRA language had a $1 billion thresh-

qualification to petroleum products.

old; Sen. Thune’s amendment clarifies that certain subsidiaries of billion dollar

EMA believes the module approach

firms would not be required to pay the

will likely result in a higher pass rate

legislation allows for up to $7,500 for

U . S. DOT PR OV I DES S TAT E S WI TH $ 4 4 MI LLI ON TO S PE E D CDL L I C E NS I NG

consumer tax credits, but only if the ve-

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s

to the petroleum industry and increase

hicle meets certain domestic content

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminis-

driver retention as well.

restrictions and is under $55,000 for se-

tration (FMCSA) is awarding more than

dans and $80,000 for pickups and SUVs.

$44 million in grants designed to make

There are also new income ceilings to

the process to obtain a Commercial

access the credit -- $300,000 for joint

Driver’s License (CDL) more efficient.

filers and $150,000 for individual filers.

The funding is part of the administra-

book tax.

Provisions regarding electric vehicles (EVs) remain unchanged from the original version. Broadly speaking, the

while removing cost and time disincentives that discourage drivers from initially pursuing an H endorsement or retaking the test after failing. The licensing restriction would also increase the pool of qualified drivers available

tion’s Trucking Action Plan (TAP) auDespite insistence from EMA, the Em-

thorized last year under the Bipartisan

pire State Energy Association, National

Infrastructure L-aw. Under TAP, states

Energy & Fuels Institute, and the New

will be able to improve their CDL pro-

York State Energy Coalition, the IRA

grams by reducing wait times, ensuring

failed to include heating fuels as eligi-

conviction and disqualification data is

ble for the clean fuel production tax

electronically exchanged and imple-

credit. The IRA does include favorable

menting regulatory requirements. Ear-

tax credit treatment for sustainable avi-

lier this year, the U.S. DOT provided $56

ation fuel (SAF). EMA argued against

million in grants to states to kick start

this provision as it would disrupt and

the drive for speedier CDL processing.

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RISK M A NAGE M E N T

By Risk Improvement Department, EMC Insurance Companies, Des Moines, Iowa

Rea r e nd co llis io n s a re o n e o f th e m o s t com mon ca u s e s o f a uto c l a i ms f o r all veh i c l e f l e e ts , in cl ud i n g pe tro le u m ma r ke t e r s.

Give ‘Em Some Space If you take away one thing from this article, let it be this: maintaining an adequate following distance is likely the most important thing your drivers can do to prevent rear end collisions.

• When the rear end of the leading vehicle passes your chosen object, begin counting—“one-one thousand, two-one thousand, three-one thousand, etc.”

• Take note of your count when your vehicle reaches the stationary object. That is your current following distance.

Following distance is the space a driver keeps between their own vehicle and the vehicle ahead. By maintaining this buffer of empty space, as opposed to following immediately behind the lead vehicle, drivers increase the time they have to react to unexpected events and obstacles in the roadway ahead.

How to Calculate Following Distance To estimate your following distance: • Select a stationary object near the road ahead of you. Trees, fire hydrants, traffic signs or bridges are all good choices.

How Much is Enough?

Some of your drivers may have learned a “three-second rule” (or even a two-second rule) when they were young drivers’ education students. Three seconds of following

distance is a good start for drivers of lightweight passenger cars, but when you’re operating a large, heavy vehicle with a long stopping distance and a shifting liquid load, it’s a good idea to give yourself an even larger cushion of space.

Many trucking resources, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), suggest you allow one second of space for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 miles per hour.

If your tanker is 40’ in length, your following distance at low speeds should be four seconds. When speeds move above 40 mph, you should add an additional second.

So that same 40’ tanker should allow five seconds of following distance when traveling at highway speed.

This is a good rule of thumb to follow when you’re driving during the day and the weather is fine. If conditions become more challenging, making it harder for you to see or increasing your stopping distance, you should add even more time to your following distance. Consider adding additional seconds when you encounter: • Wet or slippery roads

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• Reduced visibility due to darkness, precipitation, sun glare or fog • A frequently stopping vehicle such as a garbage truck or delivery van • Oversized vehicles that obstruct your view of the road ahead The FMCSA suggests doubling your standard following distance in adverse conditions.

Driver-Controlled Factors Beyond following distance, there are several additional ways drivers can help prevent rear end collisions.

• Maintain situational awareness: Be aware of traffic around your

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vehicle, especially smaller vehicles that travel faster than large trucks and might not give you enough space for safe turns, lane changes and stops • Avoid distractions: Cell phones and other mobile electronic devices are the primary culprits here • Don’t drive while impaired: Drivers should not operate company vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or while using drugs or certain types of medications; fatigue and drowsy driving also slow a driver’s reaction time • Keep your cool: Professional drivers need to keep up their safe behaviors even when driving in frustrating conditions

Collision Avoidance Systems: The Future of Safety?

Collision avoidance systems, computerized systems that sense oncoming collisions and either warn the driver or activate the brakes to slow the vehicle, are moving into the mainstream and for good reason.

A study by the National Highway Transportation Administration followed 150 tractor-trailers equipped with collision avoidance systems.

Over the course of a year, rear end crashes were reduced by 87%.

Refinements to the technology will almost certainly make collision avoidance systems even more effective, while increased competition in the market will help to make them more affordable.

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