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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Ames visit advocates for ending wind, solar energy tax credits, saying the industry is mature enough to compete without them.

Iowa, the nation's leader in wind energy, generates about 60% of its electricity from renewables.

Wright also defended his review of national climate assessments, arguing that public discourse on climate change is divorced from data.

AMES — 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” lik

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