A bill for an act relating to wind turbine inspections, and providing penalties.

HF 2284 requires all Iowa wind turbines over 100 kilowatts to undergo annual safety inspections by qualified inspectors, covering structural, mechanical, electrical, and safety systems. Operators must submit detailed inspection reports to the Iowa Utilities Commission within 30 days and halt operations for safety issues until fixed within 90 days. The bill imposes civil penalties of up to $5,000 per turbine for missed inspections, $2,000 for late reports, and $10,000 for unresolved safety concerns. It directly affects wind energy operators statewide, with enforcement handled by the Iowa Utilities Commission, which will maintain a public inspection database and conduct random audits.