Wind Energy Generates Big Benefits for Iowa Counties

Feb. 16, 2017

The Iowa Environmental Council is researching the benefits of wind energy projects in four counties in the state with established development: Buena Vista, Pottawattamie, Carroll, and Franklin. The results so far show that wind energy already provides a major contribution to these counties and supports infrastructure and services that county residents use every day. For example, in the 2015-2016 fiscal year, wind development in Pottawattamie County generated $2 million in property tax revenue, and development in Carroll County generated $1.4 million in property tax revenue.