Energy is a highly regulated and policy-driven industry, in part because it affects the livelihood of each person who flips a switch, drives a car, or holds a cell phone.
In Iowa, energy policy is overseen largely by the Legislature and the Iowa Utilities Board, a governor-appointed board of 3 individuals. The mission of the IUB is to “regulate utilities to ensure that reasonably priced, reliable, environmentally responsible, and safe utility services are available to all Iowans.”
CEDI advocates for clean, locally owned energy at the state and national levels and provides support for good policy as identified by local districts. Our mission includes keeping you informed, and we encourage you to get involved through the links and resources on this page and the updates we provide to local districts for their member outreach.
In each legislative session, energy policy may be addressed by elected Iowa officials.
CEDI provides background on relevant issues, publishes comments in news outlets and on this site, and may file comments or petition to intervene in formal policy dockets. CEDI activity and policy advocacy is nonpartisan.
For more information on dockets currently or previously addressed, please see:
- 2024-2028 Energy Efficiency Plans
- 2023-24 Utility Ratemaking Procedures
- 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- 2021 Black Hills Energy Rate Case
- 2019 Alliant Rate Case
- 2016 Net-Metering Background
Items requiring member input and instructions for outreach are posted here and circulated through member districts.