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November 26, 2017 at 07:22PM
Apple is locating its new data center in Iowa, all other things being equal, because "Iowa is the easiest state in the country for companies to purchase renewable energy."
In addition, "Governor Kim Reynolds added that Iowa can also ensure more reliable access to electric power, another key factor in Apple's decision. 'We have the geographic benefit of being statistically one of the safest areas in the United States, free from hurricanes, earthquakes, and rolling blackouts, that might threaten the integrity of data centers,' Reynolds said. Governor Kim Reynolds added that Iowa can also ensure more reliable access to electric power, another key factor in Apple's decision. “We have the geographic benefit of being statistically one of the safest areas in the United States, free from hurricanes, earthquakes, and rolling blackouts, that might threaten the integrity of data centers,” Reynolds said.
'While data centers have been the early adopters of Iowa’s wind energy, the state’s vast availability could also power large manufacturing facilities, retailers and any other business that places a priority on renewable energy. Visit iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/wind to learn more.'
Source (112617): https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/iowa-stories-detail?id=219&cat=
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