Wind Energy

Wind is a renewable energy source that benefits Iowa farmers, residents, businesses and economy by helping to keep energy prices low.
Wind energy attracts businesses to the state.
Iowans receive $20-$25 million annually in landowner payments.
By 2020, property tax payments from wind to Iowa counties will reach $120 million annually.
The wind industry supports approximately 8,000 jobs in Iowa.
Iowa has 75 businesses across the state that are part of the supply chain for the wind industry.
Every major part of a wind turbine is manufactured in Iowa (blades, towers, etc.).

Iowa is a wind energy leader, with almost 40% of our electricity coming from wind alone.