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Cedar Rapids ethanol plant could become source of low-carbon jet fuel

Des Moines Register: An Archer Daniels Midland ethanol plant in Cedar Rapids could be one of three ADM will use to produce millions of gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, the Chicago-based company said Monday. ADM said …
By BPC Staff | Oct 26, 2021
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Virtual event to celebrate American Clean Power Week

Power Up Iowa is recognizing the first annual American Clean Power Week with a virtual event today celebrating Iowa’s leadership in renewable energy. …
By BPC Staff | Oct 26, 2021
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ICON Water Trails introduces board of directors, holds first meeting

Iowa Confluence Water Trails recently held the first meeting of its board of directors, introducing the more than 20-member board, bringing members up to date on the project and sharing other information. The ICON board of …
By BPC Staff | Oct 25, 2021
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Des Moines Water Works receives national, international energy certifications

Des Moines Water Works is the only water utility in the country to be certified for recognized energy management standards on the national and international stage. In a news release, officials said the utility’s three …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 22, 2021
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Fareway and Alliant Energy to partner on solar energy field in Boone

Fareway Stores Inc. will collaborate with Alliant Energy to install a solar energy facility on a 6-acre site near the grocer’s campus in the Boone Industrial Park. The facility will produce 1 megawatt of energy, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 22, 2021
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Climate group urges beefier electric grid in Iowa

Iowa Capital Dispatch: Iowa should prioritize updates to its electrical power grid in the coming years to protect residents from outages caused by devastating storms and to meet increased demands that will follow the rise of …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2021
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Navigator CO2 Ventures provides update on Heartland Greenway carbon capture project

Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC announced today that it has obtained the necessary board approvals to proceed with its proposed carbon capture pipeline system, the Heartland Greenway. Based upon the substantial market reception for the project, Navigator is …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2021
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Vilsack to meet with Mexico ag secretary during next week’s Borlaug Dialogue

U.S. Agriculture Secretary and former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack will host bilateral meetings next week with Mexico Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Manual Villalobos Arambula. The meetings will occur in conjunction with the …
By BPC Staff | Oct 14, 2021
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Iowa farmers get big break with good harvest, high prices

Des Moines Register: Better-than-expected yields and strong prices are making this year’s harvest a profitable one for Iowa farmers lucky enough to have gotten much-needed rain. The farmers rolling through this harvest are expected to average …
By BPC Staff | Oct 13, 2021
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Help available for low-income households struggling to pay water bills

Low-income individuals and families can get help paying their water bills as part of the new federal Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. According to a news release, IMPACT Community Action Partnership started taking applications for the …
By BPC Staff | Oct 8, 2021