Author: deanfiihr Published: April 12th, 2012
According to a new report released by the American Wind Energy Association, Iowa holds onto its second in nation wind energy production spot. Iowa, behind Texas, produces 4,322 megawatts a year and accounted for 35 percent of new electricity generated in the U.S, behind the 42 percent that came from natural gas.
To read the article on the Des Moines Register go to:
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2012/04/12/iowa-holds-number-two-ranking-in-wind/
Tags: Iowa wind energy, Iowa Wind Energy Production, Wind Energy, Wind Power
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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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