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During 2019, wind power from about 5,100 turbines (10,200 MW) throughout Iowa generated 41% of electricity, which was the highest share among the United States. [4] Wind is a durable resource year-round and throughout the state, and trends mildest during summer months and in southeastern regions.
The development of wind power in Iowa began with a state law, enacted in 1983, requiring investor-owned utilities in the state to purchase 105 MW of power from wind generation. [4] Former governor Terry Branstad stated that by 2020 the percentage of wind generated electricity in Iowa could reach 40 percent.
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It has a nameplate capacity of 443.9 megawatts of power and was completed in December 2011. The project was built for MidAmerican Energy Company, a Des Moines, Iowa-based company and subsidiary of MidAmerican Energy Holdings. With 193 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines, it was the largest wind farm in Iowa when built. [3]
Des Moines (/ d ə ˈ m ɔɪ n / ⓘ də-MOYN) is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County with parts extending into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. [6]
Just one year into a partnership with the city of Des Moines meant to help bring free all-day preschool to families with 4-year-olds, Des Moines Public Schools is set to add two more classes.