I-Renew strives to provide the most up-to date information to it’s members. Our new website format utilizes weblogs to allow I-Renew committee members to quickly update their areas on a regular basis. Click the links on the right of the page to check the latest information on I-Renew organizational news and activities, workshops, legislation and expo.

February 6, 2008

Governor Culver has called for Iowa to adopt a 25% Renewable Energy Standard by 2025! This policy will create a stable market for renewable energy in Iowa through 2025. Let your state representatives know that you support Senate File 2070 and 2071, bills that would put this program into action!

June 7, 2007
ACCIONA Windpower broke ground on their newest manufacutring facility in West Branch, IA. The wind turbine manufacturer will make a $23 million investment in West Branch’s industrial park. The facility is to be built at the site of the old Sauer-Danfoss building and is expected to be operational by the end of 2007. They plan to produce 250 wind turbines in 2008.

Acciona Energía had announced in February that it was considering West Branch. The city and state provided about $4.85 million in incentives.

STATEMENT FROM MICHELLE KENYON BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IOWA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION (I-RENEW):
“The Iowa Renewable Energy Association welcomes Acciona Energy to West Branch, home of our headquarters. We look forward to working together to educate Iowans on the benefits of renewable energy. We applaud City of West Branch, Iowa City Area Development Group, Cedar County Economic Development Commission, and the Iowa Department of Economic Development for providing incentives to bring a third wind manufacturing company to Iowa, which holds the title of third in the nation in wind development and first in biofuels development. Acciona Windpower is a great example of the type of company we need in Iowa, one that will create great jobs, while strengthening our economy and our national energy security.”

May 2007

Thank you for supporting I-Renew and attending our Earth Day Clean Fuel
Car Show and Greg Brown Concert!
Special thanks to Greg Brown, Mike & Amy Finders and the Englert Theatre!

May 2007

I-Renew is busy attending expositions and fairs throughout the month of June.  To gain the greatest success at these events we need the help of volunteers.  By donating some time and enjoying a great event, you'll be able to help I-Renew meet its mission and have an exciting time!  We need volunteers for the Iowa City Arts Festival (June 1-3), MREA Susutainability Fair (June 15-17,) and the Radish Healthly Living Fair (June 16-17).  Visit our calendar of events for location information and links or email mary@irenew.org with questions or to sign up to volunteer!  See you out and about this summer!

April 2007

You are invited to join I-Renew at our free Clean Fuel Car Show outside the Englert Theatre, Iowa City, on Washington St. April 22. Folk Icon Greg Brown and the amazing bluegrass due, Mike & Amy Finders, are playing a benefit concert for I-Renew at Englert beginning at 7:00. For ticket information, contact Englert Theatre at (319) 688-2653 or go to www.englert.org.

March 2007

I-Renew's office has relocated to West Branch, in the historic Hoover House at 120 W. Main Street! Our new number is: (319) 643-3160. Our postal and email addresses will stay the same.

October 2006

I-Renew is a core member of the Distributed Generation Coalition, a coalition working for the development of clear and fair interconnection standards for owners of small renewable energy systems!

Click here to read our statement to the IUB submitted Oct. 12, 2006.
Click here to read an article about our work in The Gazette. Click here to see a list of our supporters, and click here to request to have your name added to the list!

June 2006

I-Renew has hired Michelle Kenyon Brown to serve as I-Renew's Executive Director! Michelle's seven year career working on energy issues includes positions with Iowa Citizen Action Network (ICAN), as Program Organizer, and the Iowa Sustainable Energy for Economic Development (SEED) Coalition (of which I-Renew is a founding member) as Coordinator. Michelle has also served as I-Renew's Membership & Energy EXPO Coordinators. We are excited to work with Michelle to expand I-Renew's reach in promoting renewable energy opportunities throughout the state of Iowa!

May 2006

The I-Renew monthly board meeting to be held May 13th 2006 in Pella, IA is open to all members! Please join the board of directions for our monthly board meeting and tour of the Central College campus in Pella, IA. We will meet from 9-12 in Seminar Room 170 in the Lower level of Vermer Science Center with the campus tour to be held after a short lunch break.  For directions to campus, please visit http://www.central.edu\admission\visit\directions.html. For more information, please contact I-Renew.

April 2006

February 2006

I-Renew begins setting the stage for the 2006 EXPO to be held September 9th and 10th at Solon High School in Solon, IA.  Michelle Kenyon Brown, last year's EXPO Coordinator, has accepted the offer to coordinate the EXPO again this year.  I-Renew is very excited to have Michelle on board!  Look for more information on the 15th annual EXPO byclicking the link to the left.

January 2006

The Iowa Renewable Energy Association looking to hire first full-time director.

" I-Renew has been successfully operated for many years by dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers," says Kara Beauchamp, president of I-Renew's Board of Directors. "The Board believes this is a critical time for Iowa and the country to become more energy efficient and to step up its use of renewable energy. I-Renew plays an important role in providing practical information about renewable energy, demonstrating the feasibility of renewable energy, and promoting policies which support the use of renewable energy. A full-time staff person will help us expand our reach and our impact."

January 2006

The Iowa Renewable Energy Association, KUNI, and University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE) hosted a governors candidate forum Saturday, January 21st, 2006 at CEEE.

For more information, please visit the KUNI website at: http://www.kuniradio.org/kuelection.html

October 2005
UI Energy EXPO, October 6th at the IMU (click here to see pix)
Photos include Lori Eiserman, Membership Coordinator, Iowa Renewable Energy Association
Jenna Grady (UI student Chapter coordinator), Evan Herrnstadt (student member in the grey)
Bryan Johnson (I-Renew intern in the black) and Tyler Huebner (Student member with the bike)

April 2005

Dates of Photovolatic Installation in New Bohemia, Cedar Rapids Announced

March 2005
NEW! IRenew Takes Lead in Cedar Rapids PV Project

February 2005
I-Renew Board Member Andy Marshall discusses fuel cell in the Gazette.
Click here for story.