Recent Blogs - 2020

posted by Steve Guyer on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 The Solar Net Metering law was signed in March and took effect in July. This month, the IUB ruled on tariffs for MidAmerican and Alliant, setting the inflow and outflow billing rates. The tariff ruling also allows for EV charging as part of net metering in certain instances. Learn more about the tariff rulings and how this creates certainty for the future of solar in Iowa.

posted by Jordan Bles on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Jordan Bles, Director of Fundraising and Development, shares his thoughts and gratitude about the work of IEC on Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving.

posted by Megan McDowell on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 As we recognize the service our veterans on November 11, starting this year veterans and Gold Star Families can have free access to national public lands.

posted by Raihan Amir Rashidi on Friday, November 6, 2020 100% DSM — an exciting local initiative to move the state's largest city to 100% carbon-free energy by 2030 launched earlier this fall. Raihan Rashidi, Clean Energy Field Organizer with the 100% Iowa project shares her thoughts on why it's time for Des Moines to commit to a 100% clean energy future.

posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Iowa sits at the crossroads of making decisions about the future of water resources management. CFRA believes that Iowa's quickest path to clean water and flood resiliency lies within each of our communities. Cody Smith with Center for Rural Affairs gives insight into their latest report, Iowa's Path to Clean Water and Flood Resilient Communities, and thoughts on how to put Iowa's communities in the driver's seat to meet the state's adopted goals.

posted by Michael Schmidt on Friday, October 23, 2020 The Iowa DNR recently approved the nutrient management plan for a 2,700 cattle feedlot in NE Iowa. As neighbors and Iowans consider the impacts of this operation on fragile karst topography, IEC Staff Attorney Michael Schmidt addresses questions, concerns, and suggestions for the future.

posted by Jennifer Terry on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 As we say good-bye, good luck, and thank you to outgoing Executive Director Jennifer Terry, she reminices on her time at the Council and her hopes for the next 25 years for IEC.

posted by Kristen Weaverling on Monday, September 28, 2020 IEC will welcome well-known climate activist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson at the Bright Ideas event on 10/7. Her recent work has garnered national attention and staff is getting excited to hear her speak at our event.

posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 IEC submitted comments expressing concern that the combination of the new EPA rule and proposed DNR changes would reduce protections for Iowa's waters, allowing a thousand cuts that would further harm Iowa's few remaining wetlands and resulting in poorer water quality.

posted by Megan McDowell on Friday, September 18, 2020 In our staff introduction series, we would like to share with you stories and backgrounds of the people behind the scenes of IEC. In this intro blog you will learn more about our Communications Support Coordinator.