Comments on: Which States Use the Most Renewable Energy… And How They Made it Happen

By: Christian Strong

Christian Strong — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 12:07:56 +0000

With fossil fuels becoming more and more scarce, both solar and wind energy should concurrently become more and more prevalent not only within this country, but worldwide. As a native Iowan, I am very proud to discover that my home state is leading the way when it comes to this form of alternative energy.

By: The Good News About the Proposed Renewable Energy Standard – CleanTechnica

The Good News About the Proposed Renewable Energy Standard – CleanTechnica — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:34:01 +0000

[…] For example, oil-power Texas began its voyage to world leadership in wind power with an tiny RES that was so timid as to almost seem more like a quota (to forbid them to make more than 3%). Iowa began with a RES requiring only about half an average coal plant’s supply of clean power for the state: 105 MW. By 2009, it made more than 10% of the entire state’s electricity just from wind power. In 2010, that leapt to 15% of its electricity, just from wind. […]

By: Siemens to Test Six Minute Charging For EVs on 33% Wind Powered Grid : Gas 2.0

Siemens to Test Six Minute Charging For EVs on 33% Wind Powered Grid : Gas 2.0 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:10:45 +0000

[…] entirely by renewable energy functions when the proportion of electric vehicles increases. Iowa is 15% wind powered and Fox Island off of Maine is 100% wind powered. That would be a good site for the […]

By: 3 Reasons for Hope for Hopenhagen : CleanTechnica

3 Reasons for Hope for Hopenhagen : CleanTechnica — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:30:36 +0000

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By: US Navy to Cut Greenhouse Emissions 50% By As Early As 2015 (!)

US Navy to Cut Greenhouse Emissions 50% By As Early As 2015 (!) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:05:48 +0000

[…] the Navy uses 17% renewable energy (about like Iowa and even better than California), but they plan on achieving a faster reduction and a much tougher goal that that […]

By: Biggest Wind Farm in World — in Texas : CleanTechnica

Biggest Wind Farm in World — in Texas : CleanTechnica — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:47:52 +0000

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By: JoJo

JoJo — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:16:09 +0000

These Iowa turbines are really cool. I drive by them about 6 times a year and its pretty awe inspiring. They are right next to the interstate between Omaha and Des Moines and are freaking HUGE! They are out there away from the cities and don’t bother anyone but they look surreal at dusk.

By: JoJo

JoJo — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:16:00 +0000

By: US Farm Recycles Wind Turbines From Denmark and Germany : CleanTechnica

US Farm Recycles Wind Turbines From Denmark and Germany : CleanTechnica — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:34:08 +0000

[…] Iowa leads the US in the percentage of wind power on the grid. The local utility companies pay area farmers royalties of $3,000–5,000 per year so huge wind turbines can share their vast farmland acreage and feed the power to the grid. The arrangement has been so successful that 15% of Iowa’s power now comes from wind. […]

By: 76% of Cap and Trade Bill Allowances Benefit People, Not Polluters : CleanTechnica

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:37:09 +0000

[…] more highly regulated under the bill than now. Business as usual would end. Like utilities in the Renewable Portfolio Standards states do now, they would have to buy more renewable energy like solar and wind. They would not be able to […]

By: For Base-Load Wind Cheaper than Fossil Fuels: CAES : CleanTechnica

For Base-Load Wind Cheaper than Fossil Fuels: CAES : CleanTechnica — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:20:14 +0000

[…] The concept has been proven. The Alabama Electric Cooperative in Alabama now has 20 years of experience with a 100 megawatt CAES system. A major new project is being backed by the DOE in Iowa, which gets 15% of its electricity from wind. […]