The Record-Setting Wind Power Champion
Picture this: in March 2025, Iowa generated an incredible 80.1% of its total electricity from wind power, setting a new state record. This isn’t just some lucky accident – Iowa leads the nation with 59% of its electricity net generation coming from wind, the largest wind power share of any state. What started as a prairie state known for corn has transformed into America’s wind energy powerhouse. The numbers are mind-blowing: Iowa boasts over 12,200 megawatts of installed capacity through more than 6,000 wind turbines, ranking second nationally in total wind power capacity. But here’s where it gets really interesting – these towering…..