U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says it's time to end tax credits that have helped make Iowa a wind energy leader. Speaking Thursday, Aug. 14 during a visit to Ames National Laboratory, Wright said wind energy incentives “have been around for 33 years, and I think you've seen a mature industry develop.” Wind and solar energy need to “compete in the marketplace” like other sources, he said. Iowa gets about 60% of its annual energy from renewable sources, mostly wind. It's the state with the largest share nationally, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Think tanks and advocacy groups have said eliminating wind and solar incentives would slow Iowa's adoption of renewable energy and raise residents' utility bills. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #IApolitics #solarenergy #windenergy #windturbine