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Solar Prosperity At Risk Throughout Rural Iowa

February 2, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |

Recent years have witnessed a significant rise of anti-solar activism around Iowa (and the Midwest), and the sentiment is spreading to the Legislature. Efforts are afoot that would effectively ban commercial and utility-scale solar throughout the state, and kill a new rural industry, job-creator, and prosperity engine before it even gets off the ground. SSB 1077 would ban solar from most Iowa farms, and kill many if not most utility solar projects.

Protect Solar Prosperity with Net Metering

December 7, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Net Energy Metering (NEM, also known simply as net metering) is the single most important policy enabling every Iowa home, farm, business, and institution to own solar on fair terms.

Energy Efficiency Benefits All Iowans

December 7, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Iowa has a proud tradition as a national leader in energy efficiency. With energy efficiency, millions saved do represent millions in the pockets of Iowa citizens and communities.

2019 Alliant Rate Case

December 7, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Early in 2019, Alliant Energy filed a rate request with the Utilities Board to raise base rates 24.45% for residential customers, 18.36% for general service customers, and 25.29% for large general service customers.

Will The FERC End Net Metering – and Solar Prosperity – Nationwide?

December 7, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

The end of net metering and local solar prosperity may sound sensationalist, but that appears to be the goal of a new petition filed with the FERC by NERA.

Energy Efficiency Grants

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

In conjunction with the Bouska Trust, the Howard County Energy District announces two cash grants to the City of Cresco to help improve the city’s energy efficiency.

An Amazing Solar & Energy Efficiency Resource in Delaware County

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

We are proud to welcome Wulfekuhle Electric, LLC of Delhi as our first Delaware County Energy District Business Member.

Good Energy: JCED Seasonal Newsletter (Autumn Issue)

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Welcome to the fall issue of Good Energy, a seasonal tip sheet on managing household energy use.

Iowa Solar Tax Credits

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

In its last-minute budget bill, the Iowa Legislature approved the payment of solar tax credits due on installations that were completed before the end of 2021.

Black Hills Rate Case

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

CEDI has agreed to join a settlement agreement between Black Hills Energy (BHE) and the Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA) to increase natural gas base rates.