Newsroom - 2024

IEC comments on new EPA coal plant pollution rules

posted 4/25/2024
EPA released new rules regarding coal plant pollution today (4/25). IEC is now analyzing the details of the rules, but in a statement today commend EPA for their recognition of coal plant pollution and its harms to Iowans.

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IEC and 12 environmental groups petition EPA to protect drinking water for Iowans

posted 4/16/2024
Today, the Iowa Environmental Council and numerous environmental and public health partners petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to take action to protect Iowans from unsafe drinking water. The petition calls for immediate action under the Safe Drinking Water Act to remediate nitrate contamination in Northeast Iowa drinking water sources.

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IEC welcomes Sarah Green as Executive Director

posted 4/15/2024
IEC is pleased to announce that Sarah Green has joined the organization as the new Executive Director of the Iowa Environmental Council, where she will lead the organization in its efforts to create a just, healthy environment and a sustainable future for all Iowans. Learn more about the organization's new leader.

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Ten groups including IEC call out DNR for weakening CAFO rules

posted 2/23/2024
A coalition of ten environmental organizations submitted comments to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today, requesting stronger protections for water quality in Iowa's concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rules.

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Annual Conference returns for 2024

posted 2/20/2024
IEC is excited to announce Annual Conference is returning for 2024! Learn more about the plans for the full day event on September 27 and how you can get involved.

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A fond farewell and thank you to Jordan Bles

posted 2/7/2024
IEC gives a fond farewell and thank you as we reflect on the growth and diversification in IEC's funding thanks to Jordan Bles, Director of Fundraising and Development, as he departs IEC.

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Iowans can soon unlock electrification & efficiency dollars with IRA home energy rebates

posted 1/25/2024
$120 million in rebates will be available to Iowa through the Home Energy Rebates in mid-2024. These will include Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) which offer point-of-sale rebates on qualified energy efficiency and electrification projects up to $14,000 for low- and moderate-income households. They also include HER - or Home Efficiency Rebates - for retrofit projects.

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Iowa Utilities Board releases ratemaking reform study

posted 1/11/2024
Last month, the Iowa Utilities Board provided a report to the legislature recommending updates to Iowa's laws for utility rates. This was the broad first review of Iowa's utility rate laws in nearly two decades and could lead to significant changes

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2024 Legislative Preview: IEC's priorities for the upcoming session

posted 1/9/2024
The 2024 legislative session is now underway! This is the second year of the 90th General Assembly, and it has arrived with a slew of new priorities and anticipated challenges. Republicans continue to enjoy the benefits of a Trifecta government - they control the Governor's office, the Senate, and the House, and therefore control the legislative agenda.

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