Power Up Iowa

Advocating for the economic benefits of renewable energy & the thousands of #IA jobs in #Wind & #Solar.🌽☀️🌪

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This Veterans Day, we salute the Iowa veterans who continue to serve their communities long after their military service ends through their work in renewable energy. Thank you for your service!

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From Iowa farms to American factories, renewable energy is helping power our future with American-made products and American ingenuity.

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For Iowa farmers, every decision comes down to keeping the operation strong for the next generation. For Sherrie O’Brien, renewable energy provided a reliable source of income to do exactly that.

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As Iowa’s energy needs continue to grow, battery energy storage systems are becoming an important tool for ensuring affordable, dependable power for Iowans.

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This National Farmer’s Day, Power Up Iowa celebrates the Iowa farmers who are harvesting more than just crops. Whether producing food or clean energy, Iowa farmers help power our future.

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Happy Energy Efficiency Day!
Through continued deployment of renewable energy technology, we keep our grid safe, reliable, and efficient, keeping up with ever growing demands.

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844 jobs and counting have been created by Iowa’s solar industry, helping hardworking Iowans everywhere. Read more: https://t.co/CcYaX3dTch

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"I strongly believe in embracing any opportunity we can to strengthen the economy, support our veterans, and enhance our energy independence..."

Read more from Steve Warnstadt: https://t.co/wNM47KsMJa

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“Iowa today generates more than 60% of its electricity from wind and still pays roughly 13.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, well below the national average of about 18 cents.” Read more about Iowa’s First in the Nation clean energy status. https://t.co/j0lYiOwjBE

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“Transmission infrastructure continues to be the backbone of the state's electric system, ensuring Iowans from the Mississippi to the Missouri have continuous access to affordable, reliable electricity.” Hear more from Dusky Terry. https://t.co/3Dbl37kNRS

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The Department of Defense's pause on wind project reviews is impacting 7 Iowa projects, representing $3.5 billion in investment.

@IAGovernor, please work with the administration to get the federal review process back on track for projects that have followed the rules. Thank you.

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Iowa is projected to add 8,500 MW of wind and solar capacity by 2030. These projects will help power Iowa's future.

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Iowa has 14,479 MW of capacity for wind and solar energy storage, putting us at 4th in the country for energy storage capacity. Read more: https://t.co/XboQ6t3J7p

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Wind energy generated 44,277,157 MWh of electricity in Iowa in 2024 alone, helping power homes and businesses while supporting local communities and strengthening our energy grid. Read more: https://t.co/ZF800q2U96

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"When Washington slows wind development, the consequences are immediate for rural communities. It delays land-lease payments, pulls revenue from schools, and creates uncertainty for farmers..." — Ray Gaesser Read more: https://t.co/vdJx5QKChI

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“Today, the county hosts 147 wind turbines with a total capacity of 244 megawatts — enough to power about 50,000 homes — with two more projects in development.”

Read more from Paul Lovell, executive director of the Howard County Energy District. https://t.co/3BYZAlbQK3

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Iowa’s operating clean energy capacity has reached nearly 15,000 MW of homegrown energy for Iowans.

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It’s Hire a Veteran Day! Solar jobs employ more veterans than the national average, making up 8% of the solar workforce.

Read more about veterans in solar here: https://t.co/Psp9RG7tFw

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Iowa has 12 manufacturing facilities supporting the clean energy supply chain. That’s real investment in our state’s future.

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Renewable energy has proven to be one of the most cost-effective
energy forms. Check out our website to read the stats. https://t.co/z4SLOIT3K5