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This 86.1-kilowatt solar array, located on the Wernimont farm near Peosta, was installed by Eagle Point Solar in 2022. CREDIT EAGLE POINT SOLAR

Renewable energy is big in Iowa, but can growth continue?

In the past decade, renewable energy production has surged across the United States, a trend that is clearly evident in Iowa. According to an April 2024 report from Climate Central, an independent nonprofit group of scientists and communicators focused on…

IUC approves reduced rate increases for Alliant Energy customers

In a final decision, the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has approved reduced rate increases for…

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Linn supervisors cast final vote for new wind energy ordinance

Even as the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved the third and final reading July…

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Iowa Utilities Board approves advance ratemaking for four Alliant Energy solar projects

The Iowa Utilities Board has approved an application for advance ratemaking principles for four Alliant…

Legislative Launch policies revealed, workforce remains first priority

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP)…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Executive Director Doug Neumann outlines top 2023 issues to an audience of statewide leaders Dec. 8 at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery.

IEDA approves grant for Convergen Energy’s manufacturing facility

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board unanimously approved a financial incentive package for Convergen Energy…

Wind on the rise in Iowa

Iowa’s wind, which last year became the state’s largest source of electrical power, has reached…

Wind on the rise in Iowa

Iowa’s wind, which last year became the state’s largest source of electrical power, has reached…

Alliant named a Top Utility in Economic Development

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Alliant Energy has been named a Top Utility in Economic…

Finkenauer introduces bill to expand biofuels’ reach

A map showing the more than 2,100 retail locations selling E15 fuel across the nation.…

Building even greener homes in the Corridor

Legacy GreenBuilders & Developers President Chris Mottinger and dog Ellie Mae outside his Solon office.…

Channeling energy into an office makeover

Channel Fusion CEO Pankaj Monga shows visitors around Moe’s Lounge, part of the employee break…

Duane Arnold’s closure ends Iowa’s nuclear chapter

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The recent decision by NextEra Energy to close Iowa’s only nuclear…

Will Iowa’s new energy law save consumers or cost them?

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Iowa businesses and households can expect lower energy bills and fewer…

NextEra hints at early closure for Duane Arnold

A file photo showing temporary workers replacing the copper wiring in Duane Arnold’s main generator…

Corridor charging up for electric vehicles

An electric vehicle charger at a parking facility in Coralville. PHOTO EMILY BETTRIDGE   By…