Renewables Face Headwinds as Credits Expire and Growth Hesitates
Iowa faces turmoil in wind and ethanol sectors as a key Production Tax Credit nears expiration on December 31 and farm groups warn of plant closures. Executives like Debi Durham see long term chances in cellulosic ethanol and bio based products while energy officials expect big grid lines and more distributed wind to boost future output.
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Unemployment debate and BLS data questioned by Iowa experts
Iowa lawmakers and economists scrutinize unemployment figures amid partisan claims. Senator Grassley says conspiracy theories about cooked numbers are unlikely, while economist John Solow notes BLS data remain nonpolitical and reflects survey limits.
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