renewable energy

Renewable energy

Opinion: Renewables aren’t everything

The Iowa Environmental Council’s 2024 Electric Generation Condition of the State report has generated considerable discussion about the Trump administration’s decision to roll back green energy incentives, including those supporting renewable projects.  While many editorialists have criticized this policy shift,…

Commission forwards Linn renewable energy code amendments to supervisors

A new set of amendments to Linn County’s renewable energy ordinance is on its way…

Phil Engen Linn County renewable energy amendments

Linn County utility-scale solar moratorium renewed for three months

A moratorium on new industrial-scale solar and wind energy projects in Linn County has been…

Linn County supervisors 2023

Linn County renewable energy committees seek feedback on ordinance

Linn County officials are seeking public input on the latest statements from county-appointed committees tasked…

ISETA to host solar event for houses of worship, nonprofits

The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is hosting the Going Solar: Houses of Worship…

Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months

UPDATE: The Linn County Board of Supervisors on March 29 formally extended the county’s moratorium…

Charlie Nichols Linn County Planning and Development

The rise and fall of Moxie Solar

Once a rising star in the solar industry, Moxie Solar failed to adequately care for…

Moxie Solar

Climate tech accelerator accepts IC-based ocean energy company

Iowa City startup Laminar Scientific is one of eight selected companies for a new Tampa…

A rendering of the new ARK Innovation Center Building in south St. Petersburg, Florida. The nine climate tech startups will work out of this space. CREDIT TAMPA BAY INNOVATION CENTER

Linn County names members of renewable energy review committees

Members of special purpose advisory committees have been named to review portions of Linn County’s…

Alliant Energy’s community solar garden now 75% subscribed

With a recent solar block subscription by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 75% of…

Alliant Community Solar Garden site

Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months

The Linn County board of supervisors has extended the county’s moratorium on consideration of utility-scale…

NextEra Energy Resources solar project

Solar farm ‘at least three years away,’ says MidAmerican Energy

A proposed solar farm in Johnson County covering 1,000 acres would provide the generating capacity…

MidAmerican Energy is looking into the possibility of building a 150 MW solar panel farm in Johnson County.

Principal releases $600 million sustainability bond report

A five-year, $600 million funding agreement-backed note (FABN) issued through Principal Life Global Funding is…

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Renewable energy report highlights economic impact in Iowa

A new study shows wind and solar renewable energy produces billions of dollars of economic…

Renewable energy

Whirlpool to reach 100% renewable electricity for plant operations

Whirlpool has entered into a second wind Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to progress toward…

Whirlpool Corporation

Linn County commission recommends Duane Arnold Solar rezoning

The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a renewable energy overlay…