Like her predecessor, the new governor of Iowa intends to make renewable fuels a priority in her administration.

In her inaugural speech on Wednesday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds made innovating Iowa’s energy policy her second priority, just behind reforming the state’s tax code. “For years, our fields have fed the world. Now, they energize it. They produce products that fuel cars and they host wind turbines that power our communities and businesses,” said Reynolds. “And yet, those fields are filled with untapped potential. Our energy plan will help us continue to lead the way in wind energy and renewable fuels. Working together, we can have the most innovative energy policy in the country.”

Reynolds replaces Terry Branstad, the longest serving governor in U.S. history and a tireless biofuels advocate who was just confirmed this week as Ambassador to China.