Leasing to Solar or Wind? “You Don’t Need That Farm.”
I’ve attended several county government hearings on solar energy projects, and one thing stands out: opponents to wind and solar projects are asking the government to intervene to prevent something from happening on your land, not their land. If anti-renewable groups prevail, they strip other property owners of their right to make decisions about their […]
Solar Farms are a Matter of Property Rights
Since the 1830s Iowa farmers have made their own decisions about how to make a living and support their families with the land they own. Respect for that tradition has endured. Today, 67% of Iowa voters (74% in Linn County) agree that “farmers should not be told by the government what to do with their […]
Support for Solar is Strong. Here’s Why
Support for solar energy is strong in Iowa. In a recent survey, 68 percent of Iowa’s voters said “yes” when asked if they would support solar energy. In Linn County alone 4,000 residents recently signed a petition in support of solar energy here. Let’s look at why Iowans are embracing solar. Solar farms do more […]