Since the 1930s, Des Moines’ central fire station has sat downtown. But its residents have outgrown their quarters, so the operation will soon move out of its historic location to a new $5.5 million building …
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the Topaz Solar Farm from First Solar, Inc. The 550-megawatt photovoltaic power plant being built in San Luis Obispo County, …
MidAmerican Energy Co. said it plans to file two adjustment clauses with the Iowa Utilities Board in February that would raise electrical rates for its customers by an average of 3 to 4 percent next …
The threat of cyberattacks on the U.S. power grid should be dealt with by a single federal agency, not the welter of groups now charged with the electric system’s security, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute …
Tim White, vice president and general manager for CenturyLink Inc. in Iowa, discusses progress of the integration of Qwest Communications International Inc., which merged into CenturyLink on April 1. As a condition for approval of …
MidAmerican Energy Co. is encouraging businesses and residences in Iowa to participate in the Be Bright campaign, which through Dec. 16 offers special pricing on Energy Star-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) at area retailers. …
What’s even greener than driving a 100 percent electric car?
How about recharging it with electricity generated by a solar canopy that also shades the vehicle?
By year’s end, Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny plans to …
The sexy-looking little red car parked in Gene Gabus’ Des Moines Motors showroom doesn’t run on gasoline, ethanol or batteries. This baby fills up with compressed natural gas (CNG).
Gabus, president of Gabus Automotive Group, …
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