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Environmental groups propose alternative to MidAmerican's Wind PRIME

posted 11/22/2022
MidAmerican Energy is Iowa's largest carbon polluter. IEC and our partners filed testimony showing that a balanced portfolio of reliable clean energy would meet Iowa's energy demands and allow MidAmerican to retire its coal plants – protecting the health and environmental future for all Iowans.

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IEC and environmental groups call on IUB to make MidAmerican info public

posted 11/4/2022
On November 3, ELPC, IEC, and Sierra Club filed an objection to MidAmerican's attempt to hide studies of its electricity generating facilities from public view. The groups argue that public deserves to see relevant studies that would shed light on whether MidAmerican's proposed a $4 billion investment is reasonable compared to alternatives. MidAmerican continues to aggressively attempt to maintain secrecy of the studies.

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No sweat: Wind pulled its weight in steamy Midwest summer

posted 9/23/2022
Iowa is a national renewable energy leader, with 57% of our energy generated by wind. Traditionally, August is one of the lowest wind months in Iowa. Here we examine the question: does wind perform predictably and reliably even in these conditions? And how could solar and storage complement this great resource to make our system even more resilient?

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IEC joins in filing motion seeking MidAmerican's withheld coal studies

posted 9/13/2022
IEC joined the Environmental Law & Policy Center and Sierra Club in filing a motion with the Iowa Utilities Board seeking documents, including the utility's Zero Emissions study and its own Coal Plant Economics Assessment, that would provide backing for the utility's repeated assertion that its six Iowa plants are economical and a are a responsible use of customers' money.

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Proposed rail merger in Iowa may bring significant environmental impacts

posted 9/6/2022
A proposed $31 billion marriage between Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Kansas City Southern is currently before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The merger would significantly increase train traffic, crossing line times, and hazardous material transport. IEC shares information on the merger and a public hearing to share comments.

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A deeper dive into Iowa's EV Infrastructure Plan

posted 8/31/2022
The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorized federal funds to support the continued development of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The Iowa DOT is in the process of developing plans to create an EV charging network along Interstates 29, 35, 80, and 380. IEC looks into those plans, including the environmental justice aspects of this important work.

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IEC and groups call on MidAmerican to add money-saving solar, storage to Wind PRIME

posted 8/18/2022
MidAmerican's Wind PRIME proposal asks customers to foot the bill for two systems: wind and coal. In testimony recently filed with the IUB, IEC and other groups are calling on MidAmerican to increase solar and storage to allow MidAmerican to retire its five Iowa coal plants, invest in additional renewable resources, and build a less risky and more affordable grid that is better for Iowans' health and pocketbooks.

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The Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for Iowa

posted 8/10/2022
IEC takes a deeper look into the Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for Iowa, including tax credits, electrification and energy efficiency, and more, including sharing some of useful resources on the legislation.

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Waterloo adopts ambitious 24/7 carbon-free electricity goal

posted 7/19/2022
The Waterloo City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a goal of reaching community-wide carbon-free electricity by the year 2035. With the resolution's passage, Waterloo joins Des Moines as the second city in Iowa to commit to 24/7 carbon-free electricity, and the fourth nationwide.

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Supreme Court Restricts EPA's Ability to Regulate Carbon Emissions

posted 6/30/2022
The United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that limits the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulation carbon emissions as part of the Clean Air Act. IEC provides a first look at what this means for Iowa.

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