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Dubuque County renewable energy ordinance still a work in progress
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Minnesota agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power
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As power demand rises, Iowa falls back on coal
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (815+ words) The Prairie Creek coal-powered plant is shown operating on a cold day in December 2022 in Cedar Rapids. Alliant Energy has converted the plant to natural gas, a move applauded by the Iowa Sierra Club. Before Iowa was the nation’s most…...
‘Fork in the road’: Iowa scientists call for investment in renewable energy
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (214+ words) Nearly 200 scientists representing over 30 colleges from around Iowa last week released their 2026 Climate Statement, which focused on the need for expanded renewable energy sources as data centers begin to take up more space on the stateâs electric grid. The…...
‘Unprecedented growth in electricity demand: Iowa Climate Statement
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (254+ words) The 16th annual Iowa Climate Statement, which addresses the increase in demand for electricity, was released earlier today. The statement has been endorsed by 186 scientists and sustainability scholars from 31 colleges, universities and related institutions statewide. "Iowa is experiencing a massive increase…...
Iowa's coal-fired energy up after years of decline, report finds
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1158+ words) The Iowa Environmental Council’s annual condition of the state report on Iowa’s electric generation shows that while wind continues to dominate Iowa’s electricity generation sources, there has been what it calls a reversal in the state’s progress to meet energy…...
Group: coal burned for electricity in Iowa has increased, wind still tops
2+ week, 4+ day ago (234+ words) A report from the Iowa Environmental Council shows an uptick in the use of fossil fuels for electric generation in the state. The IEC’s Steven Guyer says wind is still the top source, but the amount of power coming from…...