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Data Center definitions
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As power demand rises, Iowa falls back on coal
2+ week, 6+ day 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+ week, 10+ 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…...
UPDATE: Power mostly restored in Sioux City, map shows
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‘Unprecedented growth in electricity demand: Iowa Climate Statement
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Iowa group claims Alliant hiding true cost of adding data center power
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1073+ words) An Iowa business group is pushing back on Alliant Energy's plan to invest in additional power plants, saying everyday customers could get saddled with billions in costs for generating capacity intended mainly to serve data centers in Iowa. Iowa Business…...