This can power the equivalent of roughly 700,000 homes. Set to expire next year, I have introduced legislation to extend the federal wind energy tax credit for five years through January 1, 2007. In Iowa alone, four new wind power projects are prepared to go online by the end of the year. They will join the 20 facilities already underway in Iowa. Washington ought to continue on the path to greater energy independence by promoting wind energy production.
Wind is an underused, abundant, and renewable natural resource.
Tapping into it makes perfect sense. It's a good investment in America's 21st century energy needs. This page was created and is maintained by the Office of Senator Chuck Grassley.