Ontario Regulation 535/05
Ethanol in Gasoline

On October 7, 2005, the Ontario government passed regulation Ontario Regulation 535/05 – Ethanol in Gasoline. The regulation calls for an annual average of five per cent ethanol in gasoline, beginning in January 2007. Regulating the use of ethanol in gasoline will lead to cleaner air in Ontario and play a key role in reducing greenhouse gases. Ontario’s 2007 target for ethanol will reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by about 800,000 tonnes, equivalent to removing 200,000 cars from the road.

Fuel Suppliers/Distributors

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Resources Checklist for Fuel Dispensing Facilities Switching to Ethanol-Blended Gasoline Article: Getting Ready for Regulated Ethanol in Gasoline Technical Standards and Safety Authority Advisory: The Compatibility of Ethanol with Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Tanks

Consumers

Resources Frequently Asked Questions: Ethanol-Blended Gasoline Your Engine and Ethanol-blended Gasoline Ethanol Brochure – Feel better about filling up

Background Information

Resources Ontario Regulation 535/05   A plain language description of Ontario Regulation 535/05   News Release: McGuinty Government Takes Next Step On Cleaner Air: Ethanol Growth Fund Now Accepting Applications; Five Per Cent Standard Takes Effect January 1, 2007 Media Backgrounder: Ethanol in Gasoline Media Backgrounder – Supportive Quotes: Ontario’s New Ethanol Regulation

Additional Resources

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund