Illinois Fuel Use Requirement

Biodiesel Blend Use Requirement

The following entities are required to use a biodiesel blend that contains at least 2% biodiesel (B2) when refueling at a bulk central fueling facility: any diesel powered vehicle owned or operated by the state, county or local government, school district, community college or public college or university, or mass transit agency. These entities are required to use B2 where available, unless the vehicle engine is designed or retrofitted to operate on a higher percentage of biodiesel or on ultra low sulfur fuel. Biodiesel is defined as a renewable fuel conforming to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard D6751 and registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Reference 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/12-705.1 and 415 120/10)

State Agency Vehicle Acquisition Priorities and Biofuels Use

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is directed to take all actions necessary to enable the procurement of 2% biodiesel fuel blends (B2) for the state's diesel vehicle fleet and also investigate ways to increase availability of E85 for the state's flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fleet. The CMS is directed to advise the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in developing a plan to facilitate the use of E85 and B2 in the state fleet and expand the E85 and biodiesel fueling infrastructure. Additionally, the directors of all executive agencies using the state's fleet of FFVs are directed to implement policies and procedures requiring state employees to use E85 and B2 in state vehicles whenever practical. Furthermore, state agencies are permitted to establish priorities for the acquisition of FFVs, especially hybrid electric vehicles that are capable of using E85, as well as diesel vehicles capable of using biodiesel. (Reference Executive Order 7, 2004)