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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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