Power Up Iowa

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

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It’s Global Wind Day! Each and every day, wind energy strengthens Iowa’s grid and communities as the state’s leading energy source.

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School districts with wind production see a massive impact on property taxes. Read Dr. Thomas Young’s new piece in the Corridor Business Journal to see the data behind Iowa’s clean energy dividend. https://t.co/B0jREQUNxJ

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Iowa is a national leader in renewable energy, leading the country for wind energy generation.

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ICYMI—Power Up Iowa's newly redesigned website is officially live! Check it out below.

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Energy independence requires a farmer’s mindset. By adding renewables to the energy mix, we can power our future while protecting our farming communities.
Check out Joe Heinrich’s latest piece in the Cedar Rapids Gazette: https://t.co/qoeLZipKQc

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Renewable energy has generated over 14,500 jobs for Iowans, supporting families statewide.

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Happy National Skilled Trades Day! Thank you to all the wonderful wind and solar technicians who provide us with clean, homegrown energy every day.

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DYK: on average, golf courses take up 22x more prime farmland than solar?! Here in Iowa, only 0.005% of our land is solar, compared to the 0.102% of land dedicated to golf courses. Click below to learn more: https://t.co/TfXjEUnEbO

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Happy Earth Day! Iowa’s renewable energy portfolio helps make the world we call home cleaner and more prosperous – and that’s something to be proud of!

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Another Tax Day is here again! Iowa’s clean energy projects give our local communities something to celebrate by generating $82.2 million annually in property, state, and local taxes.

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It’s National Farm Animal Day! Students and faculty at @iastate are working to discover how farm animals and solar panels can co-exist through agrivoltaics. Click below to read more about ISU’s partnership with @alliantenergyon the new technology. https://t.co/hifPyKdg9s

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“Projects like this show that jobsite safety and sustainability go hand-in-hand.” Read more about wind turbine blade recycler Renewablade's latest project with a local construction company. https://t.co/OkTJIstyMR

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Renewable energy has delivered $76.4 million in tax revenue for Iowans. These projects directly support the rural communities that make Iowa strong.

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Iowa’s clean energy grid keeps Iowa competitive year over year. Check out the Common Sense Institute of Iowa’s recently released energy research report below: https://t.co/CD6uvGLRJ7

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Renewable energy powers Iowa, with 4.5 million homes that could be powered by clean sources.

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The renewable energy industry supports families by providing strong and reliable jobs. Turbine technicians and solar installers are part of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States – jobs that are reliable, strong, and consistent. https://t.co/stWJ2NezIh

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“During a time when the nation’s energy demand is greater than ever and growing faster than ever, a balanced and diverse energy is critically important.” An all-of-the-above energy strategy helps keep Iowa strong. Hear more from Hiawatha Mayor Steve Dodson.https://t.co/C6TN1dkHXh

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Happy National Iowa Day! As we celebrate our great state, let’s show our gratitude for the thousands of jobs that renewable energy provides for Iowans.

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Iowa is a national leader in innovation of clean energy technologies, particularly in the wind turbine blade recycling space, and @TraveroInc's REGEN Fiber facility in Fairfax is at the forefront!

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With a strong cross section of renewable energy and manufacturing, the City of Newton shows how clean energy positively impacts Iowa’s local communities. Newton’s Craig Armstrong discusses more in the video below.

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