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The following news clips highlight Iowa involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
December 7, 2011
Iowa Now Second in Nation for Wind Power
Iowa now ranks as the second in the nation for installed wind capacity. The state generates enough electricity from wind energy to power more than 900,000 homes. More
December 7, 2011
Iowa Now Second in Nation for Wind Power
Iowa now ranks as the second in the nation for installed wind capacity. The state generates enough electricity from wind energy to power more than 900,000 homes. More
September 28, 2011
Loan Guarantees Finalized for Bio-Refinery, Geothermal, and Wind Projects
DOE has finalized three loan guarantees totaling $625 million in support of an Iowa bio-refinery, a Nevada geothermal power project, and New Hampshire's largest wind farm. More
September 28, 2011
Loan Guarantees Finalized for Bio-Refinery, Geothermal, and Wind Projects
DOE has finalized three loan guarantees totaling $625 million in support of an Iowa bio-refinery, a Nevada geothermal power project, and New Hampshire's largest wind farm. More
August 16, 2011
The Iowa Utilities Board Estimates: 20% of All Energy Generated in Iowa Is from Wind
According to an estimate provided by the Iowa Utilities Board, as of January 2010, 17%-20% of all electricity generated in Iowa now comes from wind. More
August 16, 2011
The Iowa Utilities Board Estimates: 20% of All Energy Generated in Iowa Is from Wind
According to an estimate provided by the Iowa Utilities Board, as of January 2010, 17%-20% of all electricity generated in Iowa now comes from wind. More
June 8, 2011
New Iowa Law Boosts Biofuel and Renewable Fuels
Iowa has a new law that enhances the tax credits for biodiesel retailers, streamlines the processes for obtaining those credits, and provides incentives for biodiesel producers. More
June 8, 2011
New Iowa Law Boosts Biofuel and Renewable Fuels
Iowa has a new law that enhances the tax credits for biodiesel retailers, streamlines the processes for obtaining those credits, and provides incentives for biodiesel producers. More
February 17, 2010
New Cellulosic Ethanol Facilities Sprout Up in Four States
Commercial cellulosic ethanol plants are moving ahead in Iowa and Kansas, while demonstration-scale plants are now operating in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The new facilities will help meet the new federal Renewable Fuel Standard for cellulosic ethanol. More
February 17, 2010
New Cellulosic Ethanol Facilities Sprout Up in Four States
Commercial cellulosic ethanol plants are moving ahead in Iowa and Kansas, while demonstration-scale plants are now operating in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The new facilities will help meet the new federal Renewable Fuel Standard for cellulosic ethanol. More
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