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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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Climate Stripes 2022: Iowa's Climate Visual

posted 6/21/2022
June 21 is #ShowYourStripes day, when people create and share warming stripe visuals to raise awareness about climate change. Take a look at this year's climate stripe visuals for Iowa, the US, and the planet.

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What Comes Next After Des Moines Approves Franchise Agreement

posted 5/26/2022
The City of Des Moines officially approved a 13-year renewal of a utility franchise agreement with MidAmerican Energy this week. Environmental groups and residents called for a shorter agreement, then for cancellation clauses in an effort to hold both the city and utility accountable to their climate goals. Learn what comes next now that the franchise agreement has passed.

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24/7 carbon-free energy goal in Iowa City receives broad support

posted 4/18/2022
IEC's 100% Iowa project is off to a promising start in Iowa City for its campaign, 100% Iowa City, with 25 local businesses and organizations signing on in support of a 24/7 carbon-free energy goal.

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"Clean Up MidAm" Campaign Holds MidAmerican Energy Accountable

posted 3/30/2022
A coalition of organizations and concerned Iowans have launched the “Clean Up MidAm” campaign to hold MidAmerican Energy accountable, asking for a public plan to close its Iowa coal plants by 2030. While MidAmerican Energy advertises a 100% renewable energy vision, it runs one of the largest coal fleets in the country, and is the single largest carbon polluter in Iowa.

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Iowa community leaders discuss franchise agreements, municipalization

posted 1/20/2022
Iowa community leaders from across the state joined clean energy advocates Thursday to learn more about options cities can engage to meet their community's clean energy goals, including how to leverage energy franchise agreements or consider municipalization.

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Des Moines carbon-free electricity goal, now a year old, was a beginning, not an end

posted 1/13/2022
Matt Ohloff, Clean Communities Manager with the Iowa Environmental Council, co-wrote an opinion piece for the Des Moines Register with Kari Carney, the executive director of 1000 Friends of Iowa and a member of the Des Moines citizen task force on sustainability. Carney has been working with residents, businesses, and communities across Iowa on responsible land-use, transportation, and climate change initiatives.

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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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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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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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