Is Solar Power About to Go Through the Roof?
Credits to: www.ect.coop By Steven Johnson | ECT Staff WriterPublished: October 14th, 2014 The outlook is positively sunny for solar energy, at least in the short run. A report from CoBank says…
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,…
Retailers, seeking out bargains, continue to lead on solar
Reposted from www.midwestenergynews.comPosted on 10/16/2014 by Andy Balaskovitz The top 25 companies in the United States installed 28 percent more solar capacity this year over last as the costs for doing so continue…
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,…
Move over wind? Solar energy market ‘exploding’ in Iowa
Move over wind? Solar energy market ‘exploding’ in Iowa Posted on 12/18/2013 by Karen Uhlenhuth Original Source: www.midwestenergynews.com Iowa is well established as a national leader in wind energy and biofuels. And now the…
Notice of Funding Availability for the Rural Energy for America Program
The Notice of Funding Availability for the USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) was published in the Federal Register on Monday, May 5, 2014. The deadline for submitting grant…
Harvest Energy Solutions Featured in May Issue of Farmers Hot Line
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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…