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Impressive economic and environmental benefits make solar generation a core component of our renewables portfolio. Located in California, our Topaz and Solar Star facilities collectively produce 1,136 megawatts of solar-powered generation capacity.
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With more than 7,300 megawatts of generating capacity in operation at year-end 2021, wind energy plays an integral role in MidAmerican Energy Company’s 100% renewable energy vision for Iower customers. It’s another important step in reaching the ultimate goal of net zero emissions.
PacifiCorp is adding to its 2,160 megawatts of wind energy capacity with more projects planned by 2024. The company’s long-term plan to serve customers results in a 74% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by 2030.
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Local Economic Impact
MidAmerican Energy has been investing in renewable energy adding clean, environmentally friendly wind to its generation mix at no additional net cost to its customers.
MidAmerican Energy’s wind development provides long-term economic sustainability:
Invested approximately $14 billion in renewable energy projects, creating construction and permanent jobs across Iowa Paid approximately $36 million in property taxes on wind turbines in 2021 Paid approximately $38 million in landowner easement/lease payments for wind projects in 2021