Biofuel Green Island Corridor Network
In 2006, Governor Bredesen allocated $1.5 million to TDOT to develop a Green Island Corridor network along Tennessee’s interstate system and major highways. Additionally, TDOT has allocated $480,000 in funds from the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program to support the installation of biofuel stations in state air quality nonattainment and maintenance areas.

The goal of the Green Island program is to help establish readily available “green island” refueling stations for B20 biodiesel and E85 ethanol no more than 100 miles apart along these corridors. As of October 2008, there are 22 E85 stations and approximately 27 B20 stations in the state.

This network of biofuel stations will encourage and expand the use of biofuels in Tennessee, which in turn will stimulate rural economic development, increase farm income, reduce vehicle emissions, help protect public health, and reduce dependence on petroleum.

TDOT will continue working to open more E85 and B20 pumps across the state. Check this site often for announcements of additional biofuel infrastructure grant opportunities.

For additional information, please visit: BioTenn.org. Click on the Find a Pump link to find a biofuel station near you.

Biofuel Handling and Use Guides
Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide, Fourth Edition, U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, www.nrel.gov/vehiclesandfuels/npbf/feature_guidelines.html

Handbook for Handling, Storing, and Dispensing E85, U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory , and the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC), http://www.e85fuel.com/pdf/e85_technical_booklet.pdf or www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/pdfs/40243.pdf

Biofuel Resources

National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, www.e85fuel.com

National Biodiesel Board, www.biodiesel.org

Renewable Fuels Association, www.ethanolrfa.org/

Ethanol Promotion and Information Council, www.epicinfo.org

U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center
http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/index.html

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Alternative Fuels
www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/fuels/altfuels/altfuels.htm

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Green Vehicle Guide
www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/

Biofuel Contacts

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Division of Underground Storage Tanks, www.tdec.net/ust

• For questions about tank registration, call Dan Ostrander at 615.532.0945
• For questions about replacing an existing tank, call 1-888.891.TDEC (8332)
• For fuel compatibility questions, contact Lamar Bradley at 615.532.0945

• For questions about Stage 1 or Stage 2 vapor recovery, call 1.888.891.TDEC (8332)

• In Davidson, Hamilton, Knox or Shelby counties, contact your local Air Pollution Control Agency

• Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Regulatory Services, http://www.tennessee.gov/agriculture/regulate/petroleum/index.html

For questions regarding fuel quality and fuel dispensing requirements, contact Randy Jennings or Ed Coleman at 615.837.5147.