Newsroom - 2021

Retiring MidAmerican's Coal by 2030 Could Save Iowans $1.2 Billion, According to New Analysis

posted 12/15/2021
Analysis filed today with the Iowa Utilities Board shows that MidAmerican Energy could save Iowans nearly $1.2 billion by retiring all of its coal plants by 2030.

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Iowa's Drinking Water and the Infrastructure Act

posted 12/14/2021
IEC proposes solutions to address chronic drinking water issues for rural and underserved individuals in Iowa with the passage of the Infrastructure Act last month.

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Preparing for the 2022 Legislative Session

posted 12/10/2021
IEC is prepping and planning for the upcoming legislative session. Read about our updated priorities, what lies ahead, and upcoming events.

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IEC Celebrates Passage of Historic Infrastructure Bill

posted 11/22/2021
This month, the United States Congress passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that will provide federal funding for crucial infrastructure projects, including energy infrastructure, drinking and wastewater systems, and transit systems.

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Bright Ideas Event to explore clean energy, energy equity

posted 11/12/2021
Clean energy professionals, advocates, and interested Iowans from across the state will gather Thursday, November 18, to celebrate Iowa's clean energy leadership at the Iowa Environmental Council's annual Bright Ideas event.

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Large fertilizer spill reveals lack of regulation

posted 11/5/2021
IEC reacts to the news of penalties imposed following a large-scale fertilizer leak that caused a major animal kill in a Dubuque-area creek, and considers solutions to the issue.

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Water and Land Legacy Bonds on the Ballot in 2021

posted 10/12/2021
There are important local issues on the ballot on November 2nd. In Polk and Dubuque counties, one issue is a countywide referendum on local Water and Land Legacy (WLL) bonds. Funding for natural resources and recreation consistently receive support in polls and at the ballot box. This support shows the value Iowans place on water quality and conservation efforts.

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Study addresses economic impact of closing coal-fueled power plants in Iowa

posted 10/7/2021
As coal-fueled power plant jobs and spending fall, a new ISU study commissioned by IEC seeks to help communities prepare equitably for the coming changes.

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Celebrating Iowans at Pro H2O 2021

posted 9/20/2021
IEC celebrated clean water in Iowa at the recent Pro H2O, and honored four Iowans for their work to protect and advocate for water improvements in the state.

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Summer Ends but the Watch Continues

posted 9/10/2021
As summer beach monitoring comes to a close, we recap the increasing number of water advisories around the state and take a look at our work going forward.

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