Posts Tagged ‘renewable energy’
Representative Kelley: Investing in America’s Future
Representative Dan Kelley of Newton had the opportunity to write a post for the White House Blog after President Obama visited TPI Composites in Newton. The President highlighted investments in clean energy by passing legislation that will extend the Production Tax Credit. Here are Representative Kelley's reflections: Iowa State [...]
Iowa Lands $16 million for Renewable Energy
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 [...]
Pres. Obama’s Earth Day Visit to Iowa
President Obama made an Earth Day visit to Iowa on Wednesday to talk about energy. He visited Trinity Structural Towers in Newton, which manufactures wind towers. The President's visit highlights the work Iowa has done over the last three years to lead the world in renewable energy. Through the $100 million Iowa Power Fund and other [...]
Wind Energy & Jobs
The Iowa House of Representatives today approved a wind energy package designed to create more jobs and encourage more renewable energy production. The bills approved today will expand wind energy production and renewable energy tax credits, create wind innovation zones, and encourage more renewable energy research in Iowa. “Over the last two [...]
Rebuild Iowa, Economic Security Top Agenda for 2009
On a statewide tour this week, Democratic legislative leaders said the Legislature will focus on helping Iowans rebuild and recover during the 2009 legislative session, which begins on Monday, January 12th. “With the national recession beginning to take hold in Iowa, we know thousands of Iowans are struggling to make ends meet. Our goal is to [...]