In 2008, wind turbines arrived in Iowa's Howard County; by 2024-25, 147 turbines generated $2.71 million in taxes and helped fund 30+ bridge projects and 20 miles of paving
- When wind turbines first appeared across Howard County in northeastern Iowa in 2008, they became part of the rural landscape.
- Nearly two decades later, the towering structures have become something more than a source of renewable energy.
- For the county, wind power has also become a major source of public money, helping pay for bridges, roads, parks, conservation projects and local schools.
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- When wind turbines first appeared across Howard County in northeastern Iowa in 2008, they became part of the rural landscape.
- Nearly two decades later, the towering structures have become something more than a source of renewable energy.
- For the county, wind power has also become a major source of public money, helping pay for bridges, roads, parks, conservation projects and local schools.
Sources: Times of India