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
Category Environment, Jobs & Economy |
Author: deanfiihr Published: April 22nd, 2009
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 initiatives, Iowa has created over 2,300 “green” jobs and is now 2nd in the nation in wind energy, 1st in the nation in ethanol production, and 2nd in the nation in biodiesel production.
Click here for more information on Iowa’s Renewable Energy efforts.
WHO-TV has President Obama’s speech in Newton on their web page.
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Tags: Earth Day, President Obama, renewable energy, Wind Energy, Wind Turbine
Category Jobs & Economy |
