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Does clean energy include coal?

MidAmerican Energy claims 100% clean energy for Iowa, but still runs six coal plans in the Hawkeye state

Energy - Condition of the State

2023 Condition of the State

IEC reviews Iowa's electric generation for 2022, including how coal impacts yields

NRS at 10 years

The NRS: 10 Years and No Progress

Since 2013, IEC has called for action and made pragmatic recommendations to improve the outcomes of the NRS. 

CAFOs

The True Cost of CAFOs

What are CAFOs truly costing Iowans? A new report from IEC reveals how we're all paying 

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IRA Turns One

IEC looks at the impact of the IRA and what's ahead

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