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America's clean power is making a difference across America generating revenue for communities, creating jobs, helping farmers and ranchers keep their property in their families, and preserving rural places. Download your fact sheet by clicking the state where you live.

$137 million

Tax and land lease revenue for Iowa’s communities

5,469

# of Iowans employed by wind, solar, and storage

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42.2%

Share of all electricity produced in Oklahoma that comes from wind, solar, and energy storage power plants.

$23 billion

Capital invested in wind, solar, and energy storage projects in Oklahoma.

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710,000

Number of homes that can be powered by clean energy generated in Ohio.

9,000

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout Ohio.

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$6.7 million

Amount of state, local, and property tax revenue for local communities from clean power projects.

1,200

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout West Virginia.

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858,000

Number of homes that can be powered by clean energy generated in Arizona.

6 billion

Gallons of water consumption avoided annually by wind, solar, and energy storage plants.

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4,100

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout Louisiana.

$468 million

Amount of capital invested in wind, solar, and energy storage projects in Louisiana.

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5,300

Jobs created by wind and solar throughout Tennessee.

$1 billion

Amount of capital invested in wind, solar, and energy storage projects in Tennessee.

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3.4 million

Number of homes that can be powered by clean energy generated in Illinois.

16,300

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout Illinois.

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$7 billion

Amount of capital invested in wind, solar, and energy storage projects in Georgia.

8,700

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout Georgia.

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9 Million

Amount of state, local, and property tax revenue for local communities from clean power projects.

440,000

The equivalent number of cars taken off the road in South Carolina thanks to harmful emissions avoided from wind, solar and energy storage projects in the state.

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$15 billion

Amount of capital invested in wind, solar, and energy storage projects in North Carolina.

9,600

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout North Carolina.

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860,000

The equivalent number of cars taken off the road in Pennsylvania thanks to harmful emissions avoided from wind, solar and energy storage projects in the state.

9,500

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout Pennsylvania.

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11,400

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout Michigan.

$8 billion

Amount of capital invested in wind, solar, and energy storage projects in Michigan.

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6,200

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout Wisconsin.

722,000

Homes that can be powered by clean energy generated in Wisconsin.

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60.5%

Share of all electricity produced in Iowa that comes from wind, solar, and energy storage power plants.

4.1 million

Number of homes that can be powered by clean energy generated in Iowa.

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$54.1 million

Amount of money for drought-proof lease payments, providing extra income to farmers, ranchers, and other private landowners.

46.6%

Share of all electricity produced in Kansas that comes from wind, solar, and energy storage power plants.

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941 Million

Gallons of water consumption avoided annually by wind, solar, and energy storage plants.

14,400

Jobs created by wind & solar throughout Nevada.

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CLEAN POWER NEWS

Clean energy in the news.

Find out more about how clean energy is helping farmers meet their margins, generating electricity and tax revenue in towns across America, and powering the domestic economy.

Record clean energy and climate growth in NC spurs jobs and investment

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Solar outpacing coal in NC, but state is still fossil fuel-dependent

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Solar outpacing coal in NC, but state is still fossil fuel-dependent

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Record clean energy and climate growth in NC spurs jobs and investment

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Solar outpacing coal in NC, but state is still fossil fuel-dependent

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American Clean Power Awards Michigan Clean Energy Champions

Fuel for Thought | August 2024

NEW REPORT: Clean Energy Powers Michigan

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Michigan

New Data: Clean Energy Generates Nearly $14 Million Annually for West Virginia Communities

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West Virginia

Report: Clean Energy Powers Iowa

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Celebration of Clean Energy in Iowa

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Local leaders honored for contributions to clean energy

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Grassley Recognized As Champion For Iowa Clean Energy

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Iowa leaders named Clean Energy Champions

Read at Corridor Business

Chuck Grassley: How Iowa pioneered the rise of renewable energy

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Skilled trades workers and apprentices bolster Iowa’s clean energy boom

Read at The Gazette

Alliant Energy plans to develop $750 million solar power project, largest in Iowa

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Wind turbine blade production to resume at Iowa plant

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Iowa

Colorado riding high on wave of clean energy investment

Read at The Denver Post

Vestas toasts $40m Colorado factories boost

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COLORADO

ACP Releases New North Carolina Clean Energy Data

Fuel for Thought | August 2024

Record clean energy and climate growth in NC spurs jobs and investment

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Solar outpacing coal in NC, but state is still fossil fuel-dependent

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NC solar projects pump up tax revenue in rural communities

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NC A&T gets $23.7 million grant for clean-energy program

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NORTH CAROLINA

New Data: Clean Energy Invests Nearly $17 Billion in Kansas

Fuel for Thought | August 2024

For years, wind was the power source of the plains. Now, Kansas is seeing solar step up

KCUR (Kansas City NPR Affiliate) | Nov 2023

Siemens Gamesa is opening its doors back up in Hutchinson

The Hutchinson News | Mar 2023

Kansas recognized as leader in renewable wind energy

WIBW 13 | August 2022

Kansas

Manufacturer establishes 'flagship' plant with $150M investment in Fort Mill

Columbia Business Report | Sept 2023

Solar company creating 300 new jobs in Sumter Co. through $65.9 million investment

WIS 10 TV | Apr 2023

Global solar panel manufacturer creating jobs with new plant in Orangeburg County

WIS 10 TV | Mar 2023

South Carolina

NEW REPORT: Clean Energy Generates Over $135 Million in Revenue for Illinois Communities

Fuel for Thought | May 2024

ILLINOIS

NEW REPORT: Clean Energy Generates $78 Million in Yearly Revenue for Arizona Communities

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ARIZONA

NEW REPORT: Clean Energy Generates Over $32 Million in Revenue for Ohio

Fuel for Thought | August 2024

Ohio

CLEAN POWER CHAMPIONS

Hear why these leaders are all-in on the clean power economy

Across the political spectrum, America’s leaders are supporting the development of clean energy because of its benefits – cleaner air, energy independence, and revenue for family farms and communities through land leases and taxes.