Tell Linn County officials: Invest in Linn County’s future. Approve the Duane Arnold Solar Farm
The Duane Arnold Solar Farm will provide clean energy for Iowans and bring an estimated $154 million economic boost to Linn County
4,000+ Iowans in Linn County are supporting solar energy
Solar Revenue Improves Our County
The solar farm will pay $7.8 million in property taxes, over the life of the project, to Linn County. That’s revenue that can be used for:
School Improvements
Road repairs
high-speed internet
improved county services
New Local Revenue
The Duane Arnold Solar Farm will pay Linn County $7.8 million in property taxes over the life of the project.
Economy Growth
$154 million in economic boost for Linn county
Jobs
+ 200 construction jobs
Duane Arnold Solar Farm - THE FACTS
Pay $7.8 million in property taxes
$154 million in economic boost for Linn county
Create 200 construction jobs
Reduce Greenhouse Gas
200 MW with 75MW Battery Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
Percentage of farmland used
Both projects, combined, would use less than 1% of Linn County farmland. That farmland is voluntarily leased to the projects by farmers, who are best suited to decide what is best for their land and families.
Solar panels are solid
Solar panels are solid and sealed and cannot be penetrated by rainwater. In the same way the screens on the smartphones we carry with us all the time do not leak, solar panels do not leach.
Removal of solar panels
At the end of the project the companies must remove all the panels and equipment and return the land to its original state.
Solar panels are safe for the enviroment
As the Sierra Club states: Solar power “has no carbon emissions and NO other harmful toxic emissions, including mercury, lead and cadmium.”
Soil preservation
Proper soil management during the project contributes to agricultural sustainability. Farmers can resume planting crops after decommissioning if they choose.
Our mission
Iowans are already benefiting from reliable, affordable and clean renewable energy, and we lead the nation in wind power. As solar energy generation grows in Iowa, the benefits of renewable energy can be shared by greater numbers of Iowans.
At Bright Future Iowa, we will help more Iowans understand the benefits these projects provide to our state, our communities and our farmers. Renewable energy is a safe source of revenue and economic growth.
A note from our chairman
I’ve dedicated my life to service and helping the people of Iowa. From my early days as a school board member to my time as a Linn County area State Senator, I’ve always believed in the importance of a diverse, affordable, and clean energy system that supports Iowans.
Swati Dandekar
Chairman of Bright Future Iowa
Let’s tell our local elected officials to support solar and secure a better future for Linn County
Linn County has a chance to grow its economy if the Linn County Board of Supervisors support the Duane Arnold Solar farm!