Author: deanfiihr Published: July 29th, 2009
Iowa held on to the #2 spot for wind energy production in a new report from the American Wind Energy Association released this week. Iowa added 160 megawatts of capacity last quarter to bring total wind energy production in Iowa over 3,000 MW for the first time, which is enough to power over 900,000 homes.
In an effort to make Iowa an energy independent state, the Legislature approved several measures last session to expand renewable energy production, including: expanded tax credits for renewable energy research, incentives to encourage small wind energy production, creation of Wind Innovation Zones, and continued support of the Iowa Power Fund. (more…)
Tags: american wind energy association, iowa renewable energy, Wind Energy, wind farm, Wind Turbine
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Author: deanfiihr Published: June 22nd, 2009
Thanks to creation of the Iowa Power Fund and Office of Energy Indepedence two years ago, Iowa is one of the first states in the nation to receive $16 million from President Obama for renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts.
The U.S. Secretary of Energy came to Iowa to make the announcement on Monday. The $16 million is the first installment of federal recovery funds for energy that will total about $40 million. (more…)
Tags: alternative energy, biodiesel, democrats energy plan, e-95, Ethanol, iowa renewable energy, Iowa wind energy, President Obama, renewable energy
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