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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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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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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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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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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 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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Business and Environmental Benefits of Clean Energy Celebrated at Bright Ideas Breakfast

posted 9/26/2019
More than 100 community and business leaders from around the state gathered for the Bright Ideas Breakfast in downtown Des Moines for a morning program on clean energy opportunities for Iowa, exploring how investment and policy efforts in energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable development improves the economy and the environment.

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