Midwest states look to wind for new generation

摘要

More wind energy is coming to the Midwest, in particular Iowa, alreadyrnthe second-largest wind-energy producing state in the US.rnAlliant Energy plans to invest as much as $1 billion to add up to 500 MW to its existing 200-MW Whispering Willow Wind Farm in FranklinrnCounty, Iowa, in the northern part of the state, Justin Foss, spokesmanrnfor the Madison, Wisconsin-based company, said in a Thursdayrninterview.