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History made as Des Moines adopts 24/7 carbon-free energy resolution, becoming first in nation

posted 1/11/2021
Following many months of debate, education, and outreach, the City of Des Moines voted to adopt an ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy resolution, making it the first city to do so nationwide.

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Expert testimony to IUB shows coal retirements are best way to meet emission requirements

posted 12/18/2020
Closing its coal plants and replacing them with renewable generation is the most economic and efficient way for MidAmerican Energy to meet its required emissions requirements, said three environmental organizations in expert testimony filed today at the Iowa Utilities Board.

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Broad Support for Des Moines 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Resolution

posted 12/2/2020
100% DSM, an initiative to get the City of Des Moines to adopt a 24/7 carbon-free energy resolution, received backing from a number of prominent community groups as well as over 600 local residents. Letters of support were delivered to the Des Moines City Council preceding the Council's upcoming workshop to further discuss the resolution.

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IEC and ELPC Applaud Coal Retirements in Iowa

posted 10/29/2020
The Environmental Law and Policy Center and the Iowa Environmental Council join together in applauding today's announcement of the plan to eliminate 487MW of coal-generated power in Iowa.

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Renowned climate advocate Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to keynote Bright Ideas on 10/7

posted 9/11/2020
Prominent climate advocate Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will keynote IEC's virtual Bright Ideas Breakfast on Wednesday, October 7. The event will highlight Iowa's clean energy leadership with an awards ceremony as well as small group discussions about the future of clean energy and climate here in our state.

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IEC, ELPC, and NAACP Pursue Reporting on Electricity Disconnections and Protections for Customers

posted 8/31/2020
The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC), Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC), and the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP submitted comments to the Iowa Utilities Board earlier this month, seeking to require reporting of electricity disconnections by ZIP code and billing protections for customers.

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IEC joins groups calling on DOT to prioritize transit plan

posted 7/2/2020
IEC joined several prominent groups yesterday in submitting joint comments on the Iowa Department of Transportation's proposed Public Transit Long-Range Plan. The Plan is intended to replace the state's 21-year-old Iowa In Motion Transit Plan, but the new plan appears to missing a crucial component: funds for public transit.

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IEC, Clean Grid Alliance Applaud IUB Approval of Cardinal Hickory Creek Transmission Line

posted 5/29/2020
The Iowa Utilities Board issued an order this week approving the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line. IEC and Clean Grid Alliance applaud the approval for the line that will enable thousands of megawatts of clean, low-cost, renewable energy to access the electric grid.

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IEC Releases 'Iowa's Road to 100% Renewable'

posted 4/21/2020
The Iowa Environmental Council today released the publication of 'Iowa's Road to 100% Renewable,' an analysis of the renewable energy growth needed to reach 100% renewable electricity in Iowa by 2050. "Iowa has long been a leader in renewable energy," said Steve Guyer, Energy and Climate Policy Specialist. "There is an emerging trend of states setting goals to reach 100% renewable electricity. We wanted to see what it would take for Iowa to reach that goal."

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Adoption of Solar Bill Paves Way for Renewable Energy Growth in Iowa

posted 3/13/2020
Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 583 today, a bill that will provide predictability for Iowa's solar industry, utilities and customers.

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