Environmental Advocates Want Iowa Steel Mill to Use Renewable Energy

Environmental advocates want Iowa steel mill to use renewable energy

The letter from Sierra Club said the mill could be “among the cleanest and most modern in the country” if the group’s ideas are included in negotiations.

Sierra Club calls for renewable energy to be part of Iowa steel mill deal

The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter urged Iowa leaders Wednesday to require provisions including renewable energy infrastructure, air pollution controls and commitments to work with the local community when authorizing incentives to a massive steel plant slated for southeast Iowa. The environmental group sent a letter Wednesday to Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham with […]

Sierra Club Urges Strong Public Protections, Good Jobs and Clean Energy in Mesabi Metallics Incentive Deal - CleanTechnica

Letter Calls for Credible, Enforceable Provisions in any Taxpayer-Funded Package DES MOINES, Iowa – In a letter to Iowa Economic Development Authority, the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter is urging state officials to ensure any taxpayer-funded incentive package for Mesabi Metallics’ steel mill must include provisions that benefit the public, not just an unconditional ...

The Sierra Club’s Iowa chapter is urging state leaders to attach environmental and labor requirements to tax incentives for a proposed $15 billion steel mill in Lee County

The Sierra Club's Iowa chapter is urging state leaders to attach environmental and labor requirements to tax incentives for a proposed $15 billion steel mill in Lee County. In a letter to Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham, the group recommended requiring renewable energy, stronger air pollution controls, local hiring commitments and protections for union organizing. President Donald Trump announced the Mesabi Metallics pro…