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…
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…
In the Midwest, farmers leading the way on solar power
Solar installations have been taking off in many areas of the Midwest, but perhaps nowhere more so than in farm country. “It’s a huge buzz now throughout the agriculture industry,”…
Iowa Nearly Hits $1.5 Million Cap on Solar Energy Tax Credits
Businesses received 97 solar energy tax credits in 2013 worth $987,830 Original source: The Gazette Iowa awarded $1.36 million worth of tax credits to individuals and businesses in 2013 for installing…
U.S. Will Top Germany In Solar Installation For The First Time In 15 Years
The third quarter of 2013 was another big one for the U.S. solar industry. 930 megawatts of solar photovoltaics (PV) were installed across the country — the second largest quarter…