Center for Rural Affairs | Val Ankeny, December 18 Iowa is a national leader in wind production, and that leadership has brought real benefits to rural counties like Adair and Howard. As local governments work to stretch limited budgets to keep roads drivable, bridges safe, and parks well-maintained, wind energy tax revenue has become aContinueContinue reading “Where the wind blows: Wind development’s impacts on rural infrastructure”
Category Archives: Iowa
Protect property rights, Iowa’s energy future
Winterset Madisonian | January 27, Rob Welch Dear Editor: Iowa’s leadership in renewable energy has delivered real benefits to rural communities including billions in private investment, stable income for landowners, and critical property tax revenue for counties and schools. That progress is now at risk. Across the state, county boards, under pressure from small butContinueContinue reading “Protect property rights, Iowa’s energy future”
Opinion: Farming and renewable energy go hand in hand
Agri Pulse | December 3, Ray Gaesser As the old saying goes, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But in my opinion, you can — especially in agriculture. I say that because I’ve done it, and I plan to keep doing it. When it comes to the land, that effort is always worthContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Farming and renewable energy go hand in hand”
Clean Energy: Iowa’s Certainty Amid Political Change
Cherokee Chronicle Times | Bill Anderson, October 30 Iowa is experiencing a tremendous amount of political change with numerous state and federal seats open for the taking. With upcoming special elections and legislative leadership and committee seats that need filling, restructuring of the statehouse is inevitable. Of course, that may result in a domino effectContinueContinue reading “Clean Energy: Iowa’s Certainty Amid Political Change”
Curious Iowa: What happens to wind turbines after they’ve been decommissioned?
The Gazette | Olivia Cohen, November 10 With Iowa being a leader in renewable energy, wind turbines standing hundreds of feet above the ground can be seen throughout the state. And as the renewable energy grows, wind turbine structures are projected to grow taller to capture and produce more energy. But as the stature andContinueContinue reading “Curious Iowa: What happens to wind turbines after they’ve been decommissioned?”
Letter to the Editor: Iowa manufacturing, homegrown power, American independence
Newton News | Josh Syhlman, September 30 Since its inception, TPI Composites’ mission has been to be the Midwest’s premier wind turbine blade manufacturer, advancing the industry one blade at a time. We officially reopened our doors this summer and are proud to serve Iowa and the greater Midwest. The facility’s reopening is more thanContinueContinue reading “Letter to the Editor: Iowa manufacturing, homegrown power, American independence”
Study: Iowa’s clean energy sector grew in 2024 with more than 900 new jobs
The Gazette | Olivia Cohen, October 15 The number of clean energy jobs in Iowa reached a record high in 2024, with more than 33,000 Iowans holding jobs in the clean energy space, surpassing the state’s previous record of 31,910 jobs in 2019. Clean Jobs Midwest on Wednesday released its annual report, which tracks clean energy workforceContinueContinue reading “Study: Iowa’s clean energy sector grew in 2024 with more than 900 new jobs”
For many farmers, steady income from renewable energy sources like wind and solar are lifelines
Wisconsin State Farmer | Paul Mwebaze, September 3 Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see towering wind turbines spinning above fields and solar panels shining in the sun on barns and machine sheds. For many farmers, these are lifelines. RenewableContinueContinue reading “For many farmers, steady income from renewable energy sources like wind and solar are lifelines”
How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive
The Conversation | July 28 Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see towering wind turbines spinning above fields and solar panels shining in the sun on barns and machine sheds. For many farmers, these are lifelines. Renewable energy provides steadyContinueContinue reading “How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive”
Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant
Corridor Business Journal | Richard Pratt, July 2 Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of Nordex USA were all smiles Tuesday as they celebrated the reopening of the company’s wind turbine production facility in West Branch. Production at the new facility, with more than 100 workers alreadyContinueContinue reading “Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant”