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Skyscrapers in Fields: Wind Energy Continues to Expand in Iowa

Skyscrapers in Fields: Wind Energy Continues to Expand in Iowa

FromRiver to River


Skyscrapers in Fields: Wind Energy Continues to Expand in Iowa

FromRiver to River

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This program originally aired 01/07/19 If you’ve driven along I-80 between Iowa City and Des Moines in the last year, you’ve noticed the dozens of wind turbines being built along the interstate. Those are part of a $3.6 billion MidAmerican wind energy expansion project. The Iowa Utilities board approved another $922 million wind energy project, Wind XII, late last year; and with its approval, MidAmerican is positioned to provide its customers with 100 percent of their energy from renewable sources in the next few years. During this hour of River to River , host Ben Kieffer and producer Lindsey Moon climb one of these newly built towers at the North English Wind Farm near Montezuma to learn about how they work, what's inside, and how they are built. Bill Nosbisch, manager of wind generation engineer and asset management for MidAmerican, led the climb with the help of Kyle Scott, a wind generation supervisor. Geoff Greenwood, media relations manager, also joins the climb, and we get an
Released:
Jul 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

River to River is a conversation about the news with an Iowa perspective. Together we dig into the story behind the headlines - we talk with newsmakers and a diverse range of experts to find out how the news affects you. We take on challenging topics, explore issues from all sides, and foster conversation and understanding.