Montana
POPULATION (2015): 1,032,949
REGISTERED CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS: 1,397,442
ANNUAL GAS CONSUMPTION (2014): 510 Billion GPY
TOTAL RETAIL STATIONS: 514
Fuel specifications
Conventional
The state requires 9.0 psi RVP gasoline statewide from June 1-September 15.
Contact information for key state regulatory agencies
Department of Weights and Measures, 406-443-3289
State Laws & Incentives
Ethanol Fuel Blend Use Requirement
State government agencies and universities owning or operating motor vehicles capable of using ethanol-blended gasoline must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the operators of those vehicles fuel with ethanol-blended gasoline if it is commercially available within the vehicle's operating area and competitively priced as compared to conventional gasoline. (Reference Montana Code Annotated 2-17-414)
Federal Incentives
Ethanol Infrastructure Grants and Loan Guarantees
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides grants and loan guarantees to rural (population less than 50K) small businesses to purchase renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. Eligible renewable energy systems include equipment used to distribute flexible fuels. The maximum grant funding is 25% of project costs and the maximum loan guarantee is $25 million. The program is funded through fiscal year 2018 but is subject to congressional appropriations thereafter. For more information, see the REAP website.
Point of Contact
Office of Rural Development, Business and Cooperative Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Phone: (202) 690-4730
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/
Ethanol plant direct E85/ethanol sales
Click here for a complete list of domestic ethanol producers and sales contacts for E85/direct ethanol sales
AVG STATION (83,400 GPM)
