Iowa’s Renewable Energy Impact
4 million Equivalent number of Iowa homes powered by clean energy
- Wind + solar + energy storage power plants provide 58% of all in-state electricity production
- #1 in the nation for percentage of electricity generated by wind
- More than5K direct jobs supported by wind and solar in Iowa
- Iowa ranks 3rd in the nation for wind, solar, and energy storage capacity
- Our state has 11 factories that build parts for wind turbines
- Wind and solar provide $68.4 million in annual lease payments that support Iowa farmers
Clean power contributes over $57.2 million in annual state and local taxes in Iowa