Iowa
Iowa State researchers seek solution for icy wind turbine blades
A state economic development grant is helping to fund an effort to find a cheaper and more effective ice repellent.
electric vehicles
Selling electricity doesn’t make EV charging stations a utility, Iowa rules
A recent decision by Iowa utility regulators has removed a significant obstacle to the widespread development of public charging stations for electric vehicles.
Iowa
As world chases rare metal for batteries, Iowa looks to sodium for storage solution
Iowa’s economic development agency is funding research into new forms of battery storage to help unlock wind potential.
Iowa
Iowa utility’s rate hike would fall hardest on smallest users, critics say
Environmental groups say Interstate Power & Light’s proposed rate increase would punish solar and efficiency.
Iowa
Analysis: Iowa customers could save $16 million if utility pulls out of coal plants
Interstate Power and Light could also boost its profits by investing in wind, says a study commissioned by clean energy nonprofits.