Real potential, ready today: Solar energy in Iowa
Re-published with credit to: Iowa Environmental Council Already a national leader in renewable wind energy, Iowa also has the potential to be a leader in solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production,…
Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of third party solar
Original post credit: www.midwestenergynews.com Posted on 07/11/2014 by Karen Uhlenhuth The Iowa Supreme Court ruled July 11 that a solar installation atop a municipal services center in Dubuque does not violate Iowa law, a decision experts called…
Is Iowa prepared for more distributed energy?
Posted on 03/07/2014 by Karen Uhlenhuth As Iowa faces a potential surge in distributed generation, advocates and some legislators are concerned the state isn’t prepared. In recent comments to state regulators, MidAmerican Energy,…
Iowa Lawmakers See Tax Credits Opening Wider Door For Solar
While solar advocates didn’t get everything they wanted in the Iowa legislature this year, a nearly-unanimous vote to triple the state’s tax-credit fund for rooftop installations is expected to have a major…
Legislation Would Give Solar Power a Boost in Iowa
Solar energy, already on a roll in Iowa, could get another boost from three bills under consideration in the state legislature. One bill, introduced on Wednesday, requires Iowa’s major investor-owned…