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Tag: wind energy

Posted inEnergy

Federal government expected to lose more than $20 billion on wind energy credits

Avatar photo by Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest December 4, 2017June 27, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

A complex system of federal and state tax credits has played a key role in the development of wind farms across the United States, with billions of dollars of support going to foreign and U.S. energy companies.

Posted inEnergy

University of Illinois to begin purchasing wind energy

Avatar photo by Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest December 9, 2016June 27, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inIowaWatch, News Quizzes

News Quiz: Why Do Wind Turbines Pose Risk For Bats?

by IowaWatch September 18, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics, IowaWatch

Wind Energy Industry Spun Into Bat Preservation Effort

by Steven Cherry June 30, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inBusiness & Consumer Affairs, Environment, Government & Politics, IowaWatch

Wind Producers Seek Equal Treatment in Fight for Tax Credits

by Stephen Gruber-Miller August 21, 2013January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inBusiness & Consumer Affairs, Environment, Government & Politics, IowaWatch

Iowa Wind Energy Producers Holding Off On New Projects

by Robert Maharry October 29, 2012January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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