Iowa News
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.
September 26, 2012
USDA Announces $10 Million in Rural Smart Grid Funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the latest in a series of funding steps to modernize rural electric generation and transmission systems, including nearly $10 million in smart grid technologies. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. 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
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
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
August 13, 2009
DOE Funds Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands and Alaska Villages
DOE announced on August 13 its award of up to $13.6 million in multi-year funding for new clean energy projects on tribal lands. In addition to the Alaskan villages, the funding will go to tribes and in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. More
July 6, 2009
Obama Administration Delivers More than $288 Million for Weatherization Programs in Seven States
DOE delivered more than $288 million in Recovery Act funding on July 6 to expand weatherization assistance programs in Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, and New Hampshire. The funds will help these states achieve their goal of weatherizing more than 91,000 homes of families earning low incomes. More
June 24, 2009
DOE Awards $49 Million for Clean Energy in Michigan and Iowa
DOE is awarding more than $49 million in Recovery Act funds to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Michigan and Iowa, as part of DOE's State Energy Program. The two states have now received half of the Recovery Act funds available to them under the program. More
