In Iowa, Wind Energy Sees No Red or Blue, Only Green

Iowa generates enough wind power to meet 77% of its energy demand. That's great for combating climate change and financially beneficial for local farmers, towns, and the overall economy. Discover how Iowa rose to wind energy prominence. We're joined by Chaz Allen, former Mayor of Newton, Iowa, and current Executive Director of the Iowa Utility Association. We also speak with Kathy Law, a farmer turned corporate attorney and one of the leading wind energy dealmakers in the state.


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Guests:
1. Chaz Allen, Executive Director, Iowa Utility Association
2. Kathy Law,  Attorney, Nyemaster Goode Law Firm

Television Segment: Chaz Allen on 60 Minutes

Data on Iowa's wind energy production: See U.S. Energy Information Agency Data Analysis by Stanford University Professor Mark Jacobson.

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