Des Moines Register | Libby Jacobs, October 5 Much like railroads crisscrossing the state carry commodities from our farms to feed the world, Iowa needs transmission lines to transport locally generated electricity to help power the Midwest. It’s up to our state policymakers, grid planners, and rural communities to make it happen. While the MidwestContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Transmission lines enable the next generation of Iowa’s energy access”
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A promising future: Ag and solar
North Tama Telegraph | Tod Bowman, August 23 Freedom has fueled generations of farmers, allowing them to change their practices to fit their family needs. A relatively new farming option is to host renewable energy projects like wind or solar, which provide direct financial benefits while allowing the surrounding land to still be used forContinueContinue reading “A promising future: Ag and solar”
Renewable energy is Minnesota’s economic boon
MinnPost | Beth Soholt, August 13 Clean energy powers more than 8,300 jobs, but the state must continue to develop renewable generation to attract a competitive business environment. August. The last month of summer where Minnesotans are squeezing in final cabin stays while anxiously preparing for the school year to begin. It’s one last tripContinueContinue reading “Renewable energy is Minnesota’s economic boon”
Letter: Iowa farmers encouraged to mark American Clean Power Week
Mason City Globe Gazette | Dave Johnson, August 10 Since my family began farming in Howard County nearly 50 years ago, we have transformed 700 acres of rich Iowa farmland into a thriving 1,000-head cattle operation. During American Clean Power Week, my family and I are grateful that renewable energy has provided a path forContinueContinue reading “Letter: Iowa farmers encouraged to mark American Clean Power Week”
An Iowa farmer had $350,000 in debt. Wind turbines are helping her get out.
CBS News | Janet Shamlian, June 5 2024 is not expected to be a good year for farms, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasting a 25% downturn in profits. But some farmers in Iowa have planted something new in the ground to offset their losses: wind turbines. Evie Haupt, 75, has three of themContinueContinue reading “An Iowa farmer had $350,000 in debt. Wind turbines are helping her get out.”
What I learned living with wind energy
The Gazette | Sherrie O’Brien, April 2 The best way to learn is from experience, or from someone who has had experience. Here are some things I learned about renewable energy from hosting a wind project on my land. The easement payment for having a wind turbine, transmission lines and an access road on myContinueContinue reading “What I learned living with wind energy”
Renewable energy projects make for good neighbors
Ames Tribune | Jay Walton, March 15 At JCG Land Services, we exclusively elect to work with renewable energy developers committed to benefiting Iowa’s rural communities. Since opening our doors in 1993, renewable energy has exploded across Iowa, allowing our business to expand into new industries to keep up with consumer demand. With its richContinueContinue reading “Renewable energy projects make for good neighbors”
We must preserve property rights in rural Iowa
Tama-Toledo News Chronicle | Ray Gaesser, March 8 Iowa farmers have always been energy farmers. Throughout history, farmers have led the way on innovation and continuously found new ways to feed and fuel the world. Now, our farmers have the opportunity to help power the world in a way that creates energy independence and bringsContinueContinue reading “We must preserve property rights in rural Iowa”
Wind farm could benefit Henry County schools
Southeast Iowa Union | AnnaMarie Ward, February 28 MT. PLEASANT — The Henry County Board of Supervisors met with two school superintendents, an RWE Renewables representative, and an expert in property taxes for renewable energy projects to discuss the impact of taxation in consideration of wind energy projects. Mt. Pleasant Community School District Superintendent JohnContinueContinue reading “Wind farm could benefit Henry County schools”
Prioritize clean power development in 2024
The Gazette | Ron Corbett, January 28 At the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, we are thrilled that Iowa leads the nation with 60% of electricity coming from renewable sources to power our members’ businesses. In 2024, we hope that clean energy continues to be a priority. Our organization sees a growing trend of companiesContinueContinue reading “Prioritize clean power development in 2024”