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MidAmerican Energy proposes $3.9 billion ‘Wind Prime’ renewable energy project

Corridor Business Journal: MidAmerican Energy has announced plans for a $3.9 billion renewable energy project in Iowa, including wind and solar generation, and the exploration of new technologies to advance the company’s transition to net-zero greenhouse …
By BPC Staff | Jan 20, 2022
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Urbandale Water Utility votes to join Des Moines in taking steps toward regionalization

Des Moines Register: Members of the Urbandale Water Utility voted unanimously Wednesday to join Des Moines in its decision to begin taking steps to create a regional water utility. The vote moves the process of regionalization …
By BPC Staff | Jan 13, 2022
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Iowa DOT approves more than $6.2 million for trail, infrastructure projects statewide

The Iowa Transportation Commission this week approved funding for projects to reduce transportation congestion and air pollution, for recreation trails and for National Scenic Byways, safe routes to schools and preservation of historic transportation facilities. …
By BPC Staff | Jan 13, 2022
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ADM proposes an Iowa carbon-capture pipeline, bringing state’s total to three

Des Moines Register: Archer Daniel Midlands Co. said Tuesday it had reached an agreement for construction of a pipeline that would be used to capture and sequester carbon emissions from its eastern Iowa ethanol plants. It …
By BPC Staff | Jan 12, 2022
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REG acquires California renewable fuel company

Ames-based Renewable Energy Group Inc. has acquired Amber Resources LLC and its affiliated entities, the company announced in a recent news release. The acquisition helps broaden REG’s footprint in one of the most renewable-energy-focused areas …
By BPC Staff | Jan 11, 2022
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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s son joins pipeline company

Axios Des Moines: Jess Vilsack has taken a job as the general counsel of Summit Carbon Solutions, Mother Jones reports. The Ames-based company has proposed a $4.5 billion carbon capture pipeline project that would cross 30 …
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2022
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Farmers push back against proposed pipeline

Ames Tribune: For two and a half hours Thursday, officials with Texas-based Navigator CO2 Ventures fielded questions and heard comments from Story County residents on the multibillion-dollar pipeline they plan to bury across the county. The …
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Ingenious wall looks like art, but also harnesses wind energy

Whenever I go to the Des Moines Arts Festival I invariably stop and admire any kinetic art pieces, which simply mesmerize me. That’s why this Fast Company article caught my eye about an innovative concept for a …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 6, 2022
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$6.2M awarded for water quality projects statewide

Sixteen communities have received funding from the state to advance water quality projects, the governor’s office announced this week. In a news release, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that $6.2 million was being made available through the Wastewater and …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2022
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Traces of long-lasting chemicals found in W.D.M. water

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has found trace amounts of chemicals in three shallow wells and finished water belonging to West Des Moines Water Works. According to a Wednesday news release, the …
By BPC Staff | Dec 30, 2021