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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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Legislators See Conservation Practices First-hand

posted 6/16/2021
The Iowa Environmental Council and the Mississippi River Legislative Caucus, part of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, hosted legislators from across the state during a tour of the Tesdell Century Farm near Slater, Iowa, on Friday, June 11.

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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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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, 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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IEC, CFRA release guidance on best practices for solar siting in Iowa

posted 3/5/2020
The Iowa Environmental Council and Center for Rural Affairs today announced the publication of a best practices guide for counties developing utility-scale solar siting ordinances.

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