(2010) Iowa Power Fund Economic Impact Study, December 2010. Legislative Services Agency (Legislative Service Bureau)
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Abstract
This report presents a summary of the economic impact of the 31 projects supported by the Iowa Power Fund from 2008 through September 2010. The focus of the report is on the economic and fiscal impacts resulting from the projects supported by the Iowa Power Fund. As a part of the study, project related construction impacts were estimated for projects including a construction phase. In addition, Impact Data Source developed projections to estimate the potential long‐term impacts of the project for the State of Iowa and the nation. Using data reported by project managers on economic impact data sheets, information gathered from the project’s application and conversations conducted with the project manager, an individual impact analysis was produced for each of the 31 projects. Renewable Energy Research and Iowa All of the research and commercialization projects funded by the Iowa Power Fund contribute to reducing the state’s reliance on fossil fuels and increasing the use of renewable energy. These projects focus on many different types of renewable energy and various aspects of energy efficiency and conservation. Overall, the research supported by the Iowa Power Fund seeks to capitalize on Iowa’s resources and economic base to help the state become a leader in renewable energy. Iowa is the nation’s leader in corn production and, not surprisingly also the nation’s leader in ethanol production. A number of funded projects seek to increase or improve ethanol production through utilizing more parts of the corn plant or improving the drying processes related to production. Several biodiesel projects seek new ways to produce biodiesel and utilize more of the co‐products in livestock feed. One project is demonstrating electricity generation from farm and other industrial waste at a large scale. While these advancements in biofuels and renewable energy may be replicated outside of the state, the funded projects will disproportionately benefit Iowa in the long run, given how these projects are so tied to Iowa’s strong agriculture industry. The manufacturing industry is the leading employment sector in Iowa and the state’s focus on renewable energy may help strengthen this industry. Many of the projects supported by the Iowa Power Fund are researching ways to improve wind turbine manufacturing or reduce the cost of solar energy. Manufacturing related to renewable energy will likely grow in Iowa and help support a transitioning economy.
Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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Keywords: | Energy, Iowa Energy, Economy of Iowa, Environmental |
Subjects: | Natural resources and environment > Ecology Natural resources and environment > Energy resources Natural resources and environment > Environmental assessments Natural resources and environment > Environmental laws and regulations |
ID Code: | 15261 |
Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
Deposited On: | 15 Nov 2013 15:29 |
Last Modified: | 15 Nov 2013 15:29 |
URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/15261 |