The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board approved 108 new and expanded biofuel projects totaling nearly $4.59 million across 46 counties at its Dec. 17 meeting. The funding includes $3.99 million for 93 ethanol-related projects and $600,000 for 15 biodiesel initiatives aimed at expanding access to lower-cost, cleaner-burning fuels such as E15 and biodiesel. “By helping fuel retailers upgrade and modernize their infrastructure, we are expanding access to E15 and biodiesel, supporting local jobs, and benefiting Iowa communities,” Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said in a prepared statement. “These projects also help ensure fuel stations are prepared to meet Iowa’s E15 Access Standard and serve their customers well into the future.”