solar
Utilities, advocacy groups united in support for renewable energy development
Iowa utility companies and advocacy groups are largely united in their support of developing large-scale renewable energy projects in Iowa. Yet in some cases, differences arise in how best to pursue renewable energy goals, and whether policies in place support those…
Revamped solar ordinance, scorecard get final approval from Linn supervisors
After months of deliberation, public input and staff development, a revised ordinance for utility-scale solar…
Amended Linn County solar ordinance clears second reading
A revised Linn County ordinance governing the development of industrial-scale solar installations is just one…
Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission to hold special meeting on solar ordinance changes
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug.…
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…
Johnson County officials spotlight development wins
Representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Solon, the University of Iowa and Johnson…
Moxie employees start again with True Solar Iowa
Just one day after New Moxie Solar closed its doors, a new business entity called…
Why Moxie Solar failed
In a December 2019 interview with the CBJ, Moxie Solar CEO Jason Hall said he…
The rise and fall of Moxie Solar
Once a rising star in the solar industry, Moxie Solar failed to adequately care for…
How Moxie Solar customers lost money
Moxie Solar customers hoping to make the prudent financial and environmental decision of utilizing solar…
CBJ Newsmakers: NextEra files applications with Linn County for Duane Arnold Solar projects
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Alliant Energy doubles battery storage capacity in Iowa
A new 5-megawatt (MW) energy storage system in Cedar Rapids will double Alliant Energy’s battery…
Training solar energy’s future workforce
It’s no secret that renewable energy generation has experienced exponential growth despite rising costs for…
Solar energy responsible way of generating clean, safe, home-grown energy
Alliant Energy recently announced their plans to acquire Phase I & II of the Duane…
Public meetings scheduled to review Coggon Solar LLC utility-scale solar application
Linn County announces that dates have been scheduled for the public meeting process for the…
Panelists: Opportunities abound for Iowa’s renewable energy industry
The global energy landscape is continually shifting and evolving, but most experts agree that an…
