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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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IEC's 2021 Condition of the State: The True Cost of Coal-Fired Power Generation in Iowa

posted 9/8/2021
IEC has released the 2021 Iowa Electric Generation, Condition of the State report, which analyzes fossil-fueled generation compared to renewable generation, as well as risks posed by the state's current energy generation mix that continues to rely on fossil-fueled generation. The report also explains the fallacy of utility claims of providing 100% clean energy to their customers.

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Council sets goal to reach 100% clean power in Iowa by 2035

posted 8/26/2021
The Iowa Environmental Council has announced its vision for Iowa to reach 100 percent clean power generation by 2035.

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Understanding the IPCC's Sixth Climate Assessment Report: A look at Iowa's changing future

posted 8/25/2021
The recent IPCC report on climate change delivered sobering news. But what does it mean for those in the Heartland? IEC takes a closer look at the report and what the future is likely to bring for Iowans.

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IEC and ELPC Settle Alliant Emissions Case

posted 6/17/2021
Today IEC and the Environmental Law & Policy Center settled a case before the Iowa Utilities Board involving the emissions plan and budget for Alliant Energy's coal plants in Iowa.

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IEC, ELPC, and Sierra Club Sue Utilities Board

posted 6/14/2021
IEC, ELPC, and Sierra Club are appealing a decision by the Iowa Utilities Board to allow MidAmerican to evade review of its coal plants.

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Iowa Nears 60% Wind Energy Generation Milestone

posted 3/31/2021
Iowa reached an impressive clean energy milestone in 2020, now producing the highest percentage of electricity by wind of any state, at 59.6%. This figure represents a sharp increase from 2019, which had the state at 42% electricity from wind.

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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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