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Cost-share grants approved for 90 ethanol infrastructure projects

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board has approved an additional 90 cost-share grants to support new and expanded ethanol infrastructure projects. The approved project sites are in …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 17, 2025
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Chevron unveils new 45,000-square-foot tech center in Ames

Chevron recently opened its new Ames Technology Center at the Chevron Renewable Energy Group campus.

The 45,000-square-foot facility will expand the company’s lower carbon fuels technology development and advanced technical support capabilities by adding new …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 16, 2025
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City of Des Moines receives LEED platinum certification for climate resiliency

The city of Des Moines has announced it received LEED Platinum certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED for Cities rating system recognizes local governments worldwide that have demonstrated commitment to sustainability and …
By Business Record Staff | May 21, 2025
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Chevron lays off 70 in Ames

Chevron USA, at 416 S. Bell Ave. in Ames, which is home to Chevron Renewable Energy Group, reported a layoff of 70 people effective June 18, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act data. …
By Business Record Staff | May 20, 2025
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Communities receive over $715,000 from Alliant Energy Foundation

In its first Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $715,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. Community grants were spread across Alliant Energy’s …
By Business Record Staff | May 12, 2025
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Grow Solar program for Jasper, Poweshiek County starts May 15

Starting May 15, homeowners, farmers and business owners in Jasper and Poweshiek counties can access a solar installation program. Coordinated by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, 1000 Friends of Iowa and the Nature Conservancy in …
By Business Record Staff | May 5, 2025
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Des Moines resident Greg Abel to succeed Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

Berkshire Hathaway’s board of directors voted Sunday to appoint Greg Abel as the conglomerate’s CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2026, while Warren Buffett will remain chair of the company. Buffett, 94, announced the leadership transition at the company’s 60th annual meeting …
By Business Record Staff | May 5, 2025
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Awards for 95 projects to expand access to E15 in Iowa announced

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board recently approved an additional 95 applications from Iowa gas stations to support new and expanded ethanol infrastructure projects. These investments aim …
By Business Record Staff | May 2, 2025
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EPA allows year-round E15

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 28 issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline nationwide during the summer driving season. E15 is gasoline blended with 15% ethanol and is typically …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 29, 2025
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Kahler named to lead Des Moines Water Works

Amy Kahler has been named the new CEO and general manager of Des Moines Water Works, moving into the role on July 18 when current CEO Ted Corrigan retires.

The Des Moines Water Works board …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2025