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15 Top Deals of 2015

Dealmakers are extraordinary problem solvers. Often, we admire them for their vision and ability to create something great. Sometimes, however, they are forced to use their skills to keep a bad thing from getting worse.…
By BPC Staff | Dec 25, 2015
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Retroactive tax credit will net REG up to $135 million

The federal government’s reinstatement of the biodiesel tax credit for this year will add $125 million to $135 million to Ames-based Renewable Energy Group Inc.’s bottom line, the company reported to the Securities and Exchange …
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2015
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Water news: Judge hears Water Works lawsuit arguments; nitrate levels on the rise again

The Sioux City Journal reported that the U.S. District Court in Sioux City on Monday held one of its first sessions of oral arguments in Des Moines Water Works’ lawsuit against three northwest Iowa counties over…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 22, 2015
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Iowa Environmental Council praises extension of federal solar tax breaks

The Iowa Environmental Council, in a new blog posting, details how Congress’ extension of federal clean energy tax breaks will help Iowa.


The extension means that Iowa’s program will continue because it is tied to…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 21, 2015
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State panel approves new air pollution fees

After years of study and negotiations, the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission this week approved new fees and air quality permit requirements designed to cover a budget shortfall in the air quality bureau.


The Iowa Department…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 18, 2015
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DuPont Pioneer reduces job forecasts, gives up state tax credits

DuPont Pioneer has decided to forgo $13.3 million in state tax credits for a $138 million expansion that is underway because the company couldn’t promise the required creation of 305 jobs due to “market conditions.” …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2015
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Study looks at biofuel use by airlines

Pressure on airlines to find petroleum alternatives is taking off, particularly following the agreements reached at the just-completed Climate Change Summit in Paris, the Puget Sound Business Journal reported.


Boeing Co. is working with Alaska Airlines…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 16, 2015
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Partnership panel: Water and soil answers include tax credits, sales tax, pollution trading

The Greater Des Moines Partnership panel charged with finding ways to improve soil and water quality has narrowed its focus to a range of voluntary efforts while hinting that it won’t rule out asking government…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 16, 2015
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Van Meter Inc. invests in Canadian utility monitoring company

Cedar Rapids-based Van Meter Inc. announced that it has acquired a 25 percent stake in Eyedro Green Solutions Inc., an Ontario-based business that produces electronic systems to monitor residential, commercial and industrial electricity consumption. In a similar …
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2015
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Climate deal reaction: fossil fuels on way out

The latest international climate agreement to be called “historic” has driven home the idea that fossil fuels are on the way out.


World leaders meeting in a Paris suburb over the past two weeks agreed…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Dec 14, 2015