Iowa gov: Alternative energy funding top priority

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Associated Press

Iowa gov: Alternative energy funding top priority

By MIKE GLOVER , 02.05.09, 11:25 AM EST

Despite a looming budget hole, Iowa Gov. Chet Culver called for the Legislature to stand by a $25 million annual commitment to alternative energy.

Culver, who made the Iowa Power Fund a centerpiece of his campaign for governor, said Wednesday he still believes strongly that alternative energy is a key to the state's economy. He noted that Iowa ranks second nationally in wind energy production, behind only Texas.

"The number one priority will be reauthorizing the Power Fund," said Culver. "That's arguably the most important piece of legislation."

The governor spoke after meeting with several students enrolled in the Iowa Lakes Community College Wind Energy and Turbine Technology program. The northwest Iowa college's program, which has received money from the Power Fund, trains students in various aspects of wind farm building and maintenance.

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[Frustratedlady]

1. I was glad to see that.

After getting the January bill for gas/electricity, I'll back anything related to energy sources. I nearly died when I saw it was $150 higher than normal.