Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will receive the Iowa Award, the state’s highest citizen honor. Created by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation, this recognition has previously been given to prominent figures such as John Pappajohn, Kenneth Quinn, Dick Jacobson, and Bill Knapp.

Despite an uncertain federal policy landscape, states across the nation are forging ahead with flexible and affordable clean energy solutions. This article discusses how state capitals continue to break new ground, even as federal support fluctuates.