Iowa's anaerobic digesters power farms and towns
Iowa hosts several anaerobic digesters producing 21.8 megawatts from methane with West Amana and Top Deck Holsteins facilities. Amana Society plans and state funds support digesters using cattle manure and industrial waste to generate electricity and fertilizer, while Iowa utilities and policies push renewable capacity and cleaner energy.
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Genencor International
Cargill
International Paper
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Power Fund Board
Amana Society
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Amana Service Co
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McGrath
Top Deck Holsteins
Fayette County
Westgate
Roger Decker
Alliant Energy
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MidAmerican Energy
Interstate Power and Light
Power Fund Board
Fred Hubbell
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U.S. manufacturing declines shift economy away from production
The share of the economy from manufacturing fell from 21 percent in 1979 to 11.5 percent in 2008 as products move abroad. Obama aims to double exports in five years and boost R&D to over 3 percent, while skeptics warn deficits may hamper such rebuilding efforts.
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Lower 401(k) costs may justify shifting to Roth IRAs
A reader from Austin asks if cutting 401(k) contributions and funding a Roth IRA with low cost index funds makes sense given high 401(k) fees. The advisor endorses shifting toward Roth, noting lower fees, potential tax benefits in retirement, and reduced Social Security taxation.
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Austin
Texas A
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