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Renewable Energy: Wind

For more information, contact Greg Watkins at 515-725-0443 or email.

  • Iowa ranks second nationally in current wind generation output with 3,053 megawatts installed with 2,140 turbines across the state.
  • Iowa leads the nation in wind generation as percentage of total power output at 15 %. (IPP 2009)

  • Iowa is a magnet for wind energy manufacturing companies, attracted by Iowa’s strong manufacturing base, excellent transportation infrastructure and skilled workforce. As of February 2009, nine international manufacturing companies have located in Iowa.

  • More than 200 Iowa companies in 26 counties are now supplying the wind industry, generating more than $50 million in new revenue for Iowa companies annually.
  • Five of Iowa’s community colleges and the three Regents institutions have formed the Iowa Alliance for Wind Innovation and Novel Development. (IAWIND). This alliance, which also includes representatives from the industry and state government, are working to identify and support the growing needs of the wind energy industry the state.
  • The Iowa Power Fund is dedicated to promoting and bolstering Iowa’s burgeoning wind industry through funding research and development, early commercialization, and innovation that leads to market transformation.
  • Iowa-based MidAmerican Energy, with 1,858 megawatts, owns more wind turbines than any other investor owned electric utility in the nation.
  • Iowa Lakes Community College offers a diploma and Associates Degree through their wind tech program. The first in the nation program provides graduates who will serve the industry in a variety of ways.
  • Currently, there are 2,300 jobs committed to wind in Iowa.
  • The Office will continue working to help Iowa and the nation achieve the U.S. Department of Energy's 20% windpower by 2030 goal.

Iowa companies in wind industry:

Wind Resources