Renewable energy seen boosting Iowa economy with wind and sun
Iowa advocates say tapping renewable sources can lift an economy that spends six billion dollars on energy annually. Rich Dana of the Iowa Renewable Energy Association notes economics now drive support, with wind and solar viewed as profit drivers for farmers and manufacturers despite regulatory hurdles and disputes over net metering.
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Iowa renewables face hurdles but promise growth in wind
Iowa hosts 354 wind turbines mainly in the northwest with a 246 megawatt output powering about 66 000 homes while utilities weigh avoided cost pricing and new renewable programs. Experts note wind variability challenges and the need for reserve capacity, with alternative sources like methane from landfills and switchgrass pilot projects under way.
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Wind Farm Project Aims for Christmas Operation
The Worth County Wind Farm in north central Iowa will become operational by Christmas. Groundbreaking is set for April 17, with Midwest Renewable Energy Corp. and Zilkha Renewable Energy funding the 80 megawatt project. Alliant Energy will purchase the power as the first phase ahead of a second 80 megawatt wind farm planned for 2002 near Interstate 35.
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