Iowa Governor Culver To Travel To Europe To Promote Iowa's Renewable Energy Industry

Governor to Travel to Germany, Denmark and Spain Touting Renewable Energy and Highlighting Iowa’s Growing Wind Industry

September 13, 2007 -- (Des Moines) This Saturday Iowa Governor Chet Culver will leave for Europe to attend renewable energy events in Germany, Denmark and Spain. He is scheduled to deliver major speeches in front of representatives from 42 countries, including the American Wind Energy Association Panel and the Husum Wind Conference – the largest wind trade show in Europe.

In addition, Governor Culver is the only elected official from the United States participating in the Husum American Wind Power Market – Great Opportunities and Prospects opening press conference and panel discussion.

“There are incredible things happening in Iowa related to renewable energy, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to promote our state to representatives from 42 countries,” said Governor Culver. “I’m interested to learn how my counterparts in other countries are harnessing renewable energy and excited to inform those in the European renewable energy industry about Iowa’s leadership in biofuels, biomass, cellulosic ethanol and wind. European wind energy companies like Siemens and Acciona have chosen to make Iowa their North American base, and brought with them quality jobs. We must continue to attract companies overseas to Iowa, and as Governor I will do everything I can to keep the momentum going.”

Governor Culver will also discuss the Iowa Power Fund. “This innovative, forward-thinking fund will invest $100 million dollars into renewable energy research and development projects. It will begin the process of making our entire state a laboratory so we remain on the cutting edge of all forms of renewable energy, including biofuels, hydro, geothermal, solar, and of course, wind energy. “

Highlights of Governor Culver’s trip include:

* The HUSUM Wind Show is the largest in all of Europe.
* Governor Culver is the only United States elected official participating in the American Wind Power Market- Great Opportunities and Prospects opening press conference and panel discussion.
* Governor Culver will attend several key meetings with European wind industry representatives that the State of Iowa is actively recruiting.
* Governor Culver will learn about existing renewable energy policy in Spain, Denmark and Germany. These three countries are on the forefront of renewable energy policy.
* PriorityOne, Greater Dubuque and Iowa Lakes Corridor, all Iowa organizations will also travel to Europe.

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