Radio Iowa | Dar Danielson January 18 The spokesman for the state’s largest utility company says the heavy winds that accompanied the storms last week helped create an electric generation record. MidAmerican spokesman Geoff Greenwood, says the company’s turbines did a lot of turning. “Those steady high winds that we had throughout the week really,ContinueContinue reading “Storms lead to record wind turbine electric generation for MidAmerican”
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Lucas: Innovative transmission project will be good for Dubuque, Iowa
Telegraph Herald | Jacob Lucas November 29 A first-of-its-kind transmission project Iowa is an energy powerhouse thanks to an abundance of natural resources that set us apart from many other states. Iowa is a national leader in deployment of wind and solar; our state has a significant opportunity for energy output, allowing for a robustContinueContinue reading “Lucas: Innovative transmission project will be good for Dubuque, Iowa”
Crops and solar intersect as Iowa’s first agrivoltaics project prepares to power up
The Gazette | Brittney J. Miller October 20 AMES — On Thursday’s chilly fall morning, the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University looked like any other solar farm. Thousands of panels stretched toward the heavens and fanned across the landscape, welcoming any rays of sun that might escape the overcast sky above. ButContinueContinue reading “Crops and solar intersect as Iowa’s first agrivoltaics project prepares to power up”
Solar developers willing to adapt projects, pay neighbors
The Gazette | Erin Jordan October 13 Alliant Energy has shifted the location of solar farms to suit neighbors and pays “good neighbor” incentives to encourage open communication about projects. But the utility that’s in the midst of installing 400 megawatts of solar in Iowa also has found some Iowa counties with ordinances that leaveContinueContinue reading “Solar developers willing to adapt projects, pay neighbors”
Climate Statement says Iowa needs more solar power to supplement wind
Radio Iowa | Grant Gerlock October 11 The latest Iowa Climate Statement signed by more than 200 scientists and researchers at Iowa colleges and universities says the state needs to invest more in solar power. Retired Iowa State University climate scientist Gene Takle says when wind is paired with solar, they tend to make upContinueContinue reading “Climate Statement says Iowa needs more solar power to supplement wind”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: IOWA POLL ON CLEAN ENERGY
Iowa Business for Clean Energy | Interviews conducted December 2020 Poll Results: Executive Summary Poll Results: Top Lines The Iowa Business for Clean Energy released a new poll that found Iowans overwhelmingly support clean energy development in Iowa and believe it helps drive down the cost of energy. The poll, conducted by Nexus Polling, theContinueContinue reading “EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: IOWA POLL ON CLEAN ENERGY”
Wind farms generate significant tax revenue for Iowa counties
Yale Climate Connections | YCC Team September 25 They’re doing more than just creating clean energy. In many parts of Iowa, wind turbines can be seen spinning above farm fields. These wind farms generate significant tax revenue for the counties where they’re located. Alex Delworth of the nonprofit Center for Rural Affairs is author of aContinueContinue reading “Wind farms generate significant tax revenue for Iowa counties”
Underground electric project running from North Iowa to Illinois gets state approval
KIMT 3 | Mike Bunge September 13 DES MOINES, Iowa – An underground electric transmission line from Mason City to Illinois has been approved by the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB). The petition for a franchise to construct, maintain, and operate a new electric transmission line by SOO Green HVDC Link ProjectCo, LLC (SOO Green) was approved Wednesday. The projectContinueContinue reading “Underground electric project running from North Iowa to Illinois gets state approval”
Opinion: Conservatism and clean energy go together. Leaders are showing how in Iowa.
Conservatism and clean energy are not mutually exclusive. By embracing innovation and forward-thinking, conservatives can lead the charge in shaping America’s energy future. Des Moines Register | John Szoka and Nick Boeyink August 18 As the 2024 presidential election draws near, the Iowa State Fair takes center stage as a political hotspot, attracting prominent conservativeContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Conservatism and clean energy go together. Leaders are showing how in Iowa.”
Big Push for Wind as Rural Iowa Economic Development
Public News Service | Mark Moran September 6 Green energy advocates are pushing wind power as an economic development tool in rural America. Iowa is among the nation’s leaders in wind energy and continues to expand its capacity. Merlin Bartz, former Worth County Supervisor and a wind energy advocate, works with the Clean Grid Alliance to educateContinueContinue reading “Big Push for Wind as Rural Iowa Economic Development”