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Newly published MidAmerican studies reveal costly inconsistencies in clean energy transition

posted 2/20/2023
In response to an IUB order, MidAmerican Energy filed new public versions of two internal studies that show solar is the lowest cost path for achieving carbon free energy and acknowledge that transitioning away from burning coal is an essential piece of achieving this goal. These studies come to light as a hearing for the approval or denial of MidAmerican's $3.9 billion Wind PRIME project gets underway at the IUB.

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MidAmerican delays study release following board order

posted 2/8/2023
IEC and partners submitted a response to an objection by MidAmerican Energy to the Iowa Utilities Board order to make internal studies public.

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IEC and groups applaud order to make MidAmerican studies public

posted 1/25/2023
On January 19, the Iowa Utilities Board issued an order in MidAmerican Energy's Wind PRIME proceeding to make public two generation planning studies MidAmerican has aggressively and repeatedly sought to keep secret from regulators and the public. The studies include an evaluation of the economics of MidAmerican's coal generating facilities and the a study of pathways to achieve zero carbon emissions electricity.

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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 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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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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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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"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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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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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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