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E85 Equipment and Processes

Photo of an E85 fueling pump with the message 'For E-85 Vehicles Only'

Fueling stations that store and dispense E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) have unique equipment and process requirements. The pages linked below provide recommendations based on more than a decade of experience with E85 fueling systems in the Minnesota E85 pilot market and other markets across the United States. The recommended processes and equipment have performed well with E85. The fueling components are often readily available from local petroleum equipment suppliers, and any qualified equipment installer can perform the methods discussed.

E85 Codes and Standards 


E85 Permitting Processes 


E85 Equipment Requirements and Specifications 


Equipment Options for E85 Fueling Systems 


Step-by-Step Process for Installing E85 Fueling Infrastructure

E85 Equipment Conversions 


E85 Maintenance Issues 


E85 Safety Concerns 


Sample E85 Station Costs 


State Official Contacts