Category Archives: Energy

On the Radio: MidAmerican Wind Energy

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

This week’s segment talks about MidAmerican Energy’s future wind turbine plans for Iowa. Read the transcript below, or listen to the audio here. 

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Davenport to put on “Renewable Energy in the City” Expo this Friday and Saturday

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will put on the I-RENEW “Renewable Energy in the City” Expo on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. 

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UI Office of Sustainability to give Biomass Fuel Project presentation

Posted on June 6, 2013 by

The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability will give a presentation Tuesday, June 11 on the Biomass Fuel Project and how it is linked to the 40 percent renewable energy “Vision 2020″ goal.

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MidAmerican Scraps Plans for Nuclear Plant

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

MidAmerican Energy has concluded that building a major nuclear plant in  Iowa would not be feasible, after an $8.8 million study.

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College of Public Health building earns LEED Platinum certification


The College of Public Health building at the University of Iowa is the first academic building on campus to earn platinum certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the highest standard for green design.

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On the Radio: ISU’s BioBus Club uses vegetable oil to create fuel for local buses

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses the BioBus Club at Iowa State University. Iowa State University’s BioBus Club recycles vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel. This is the Iowa Environmental Focus.

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On the Radio: Green Iowa AmeriCorps offers home energy audits

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses  free home energy assessments offered by Green Iowa AmeriCorps. Find out how energy efficient your home is at no cost. This is the Iowa Environmental … Continue reading →

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On the Radio: Iowa senate considers feed-in tariffs

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses a bill to establish a statewide feed-in tariff. A proposed bill could add incentives for farmer-owned wind installations. This is the Iowa Environmental Focus. The Iowa … Continue reading →

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On the Radio: UI exceeds expectations with green construction

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses the University of Iowa’s commitment to LEED certification. The University of Iowa is keeping the environment in mind as it adds new buildings to campus. This … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senate Subcomittee Unanimously Approves Bill to Incentivize Wind Energy Installations

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

An Iowa Senate subcommittee has unanimously approved a bill that would incentivize small wind energy installations. If passed by the full Senate and the Iowa House, the bill would instate what is called a feed-in tariff, guaranteeing a minimum price … Continue reading →

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