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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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