Renewable Energy
#1 in Wind Energy
An Engine for Wind Generation
Iowa placed a strong focus on wind energy before it became trendy. It started with forward-thinking policy, was augmented by the state’s business-friendly approach and has succeeded due to an all-in, collective effort. Now, Iowa generates more electricity from wind than any other state and is a major reason why companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft have chosen Iowa for energy-intensive facilities. Iowa’s robust wind energy portfolio may provide the opportunity for companies, by working with Iowa’s utilities, to operate their facilities with a zero carbon footprint.
58%
statewide electricity generation is from wind
EIA, 2020
$4.6
billion in additional wind capacity planned by the state's utilities
MidAmerican Energy, Alliant Energy
24%
lower electricity rates than the national average
EIA, 2022
IOWA WIND ENERGY COMPONENT MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLY CHAIN COMPANIES & WIND FARMS
Source: AWEA, U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report, 2018
#1
PERCENTAGE OF WIND IN OVERALL ELECTRICITY GENERATION
AWEA, 2016Kansas #2
Texas #11
Nebraska #15
Illinois #20