Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Alliant’s Electric Rate Increase: The Rest of the Story

November 20, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

CEDI Policy Analyst Discusses Alliant Rate Case Outcomes on Iowa Public Radio

November 14, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

CEDI Coalition Update: OUTCOMES of Alliant Rate Case

September 27, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

PRESS RELEASE: REAP-TAG Program Seeks Referrals

August 15, 2024 by Steve Hopkins |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

CEDI is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and small businesses in applying for USDA grant funding for renewable energy or energy efficiency improvement projects.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Alliant Rate Docket: Course Correction or Business as Usual?

August 15, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

A BRIEF REVIEW of the docket • The PROPOSED “non-unanimous partial SETTLEMENT agreement” • THE COALITION'S POSITION, and hopes for Commission decision-making • FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES to reform Iowa rate regulation to better stabilize rates and strengthen the voice of Iowa communities

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

2024 Iowa Legislative Session Wrap

May 26, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Outcomes of the Iowa Legislature's 2024 session

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

CEDI Coalition Witnesses File Testimony, Rebuttal

May 25, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

The CEDI Coalition’s three expert witnesses have submitted public and confidential versions of their Direct Testimony and related exhibits in the current IUB docket considering Alliant Energy’s unprecedented proposed rate increase.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

RATE-INCREASE EXPLAINER: Critical points for city and county leaders

May 25, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

It remains CRITICAL to help city and county leadership understand the impact of Alliant's proposed rate increases on Main Street businesses.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Clean Energy Resources for Local Officials and Communities

April 10, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

One of the most valuable things a city or county can do for a clean-energy future is to review and adopt ordinances that facilitate smart siting for utility scale resources. Here are some ways our Iowa Energy Districts have approached this issue and implemented tax strategies that put utility scale renewable funds to work in their home district.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

EDITORIAL: Legislature Could Greenlight MidAmerican Nuclear; Sock Ratepayers With The Bill

March 24, 2024 by Craig Mosher |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

CEDI Is Hiring!

March 20, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

CEDI Launches a Newsletter!

March 18, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

RATE SHOCKS PENDING: Make Your Voice Heard

March 13, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

ACTION ALERT: 2024 Iowa Energy Bills That Need You NOW

February 25, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

IRA Resources from Rewiring America

February 13, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Greenpenny Bank (Decorah) Calls For Deposits to Finance More Solar!

January 27, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

2023-2024: Important Years for Energy Efficiency in Iowa

January 5, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa Receives $250,000 USDA Grant

January 5, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to open early 2024

December 5, 2023 by Kristine Kopperud |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Iowa Ratemaking: “For the health, welfare, and prosperity of all Iowans”

October 27, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

CEDI makes the case that the regulation of a state-granted monopoly to private investors – of a commodity as fundamental as energy – requires key improvements in transparency, participation, and efficiency.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

City of Decorah and Clean Energy Districts of Iowa Awarded $1.1M Grant from U.S. Department of Energy

October 19, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

The City of Decorah and Clean Energy Districts of Iowa have been awarded a $1.1M U.S. Department of Energy grant for technical assistance in clean energy planning.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Alliant Energy Rate Increase Notice Arriving Soon

August 26, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Customers of Alliant Energy will soon receive a notice about proposed rate increases for its electric and natural gas utility services. This will be the sixth rate increase for Alliant’s electric customers since 2004. 

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Alliant Energy Plans to Raise Consumer Rates (Again)

August 19, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

An overview of Iowa Utilities Board proceedings regarding Alliant Energy rate increases slated in 2024

Good Shepherd Church in Decorah Offsets High Gas Energy Bills with Solar Power and Heat Pumps

August 8, 2023 by Paul Cutting |

Is it possible for a small Midwestern Lutheran congregation to go from eight natural gas furnaces to eight heat pumps and create all needed energy, via solar, needed to run them in only 4 years? It is possible, and it’s happening right now!

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Community Fund Program to prioritize energy efficiency

August 1, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

2023 Iowa EECBG funding for smaller cities not eligible for formula funding will prioritize energy efficiency projects.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

A Small Step For Energy Democracy: An opportunity to comment on FTC/DOJ merger guidelines

July 25, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Don't miss this opportunity to provide public comment on federal guidelines for corporate mergers of electric utilities.

Decorah Businesses Encouraged to Utilize Energy Efficiency Programs

June 23, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |

Details on how businesses may apply for Alliant Energy's Small Business Energy Solutions Program to target lighting and refrigeration upgrades

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Attention Charge Station Owners: Iowa’s electric vehicle charging tax starts July 1

June 23, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Implementation of Iowa's electric fuel tax is here. This article explains what EV charge station owners need to know, and why the tax is poor policy and should be changed.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Taking Stock: Iowa Clean Energy Policy Mid-2023

May 26, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

A summary of Iowa clean energy policy challenges and opportunities as of May 2023, including outcomes of the legislative session, and major issues at the Iowa Utilities Board.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

CEDI Intervenes in Energy Efficiency Plan Dockets

April 28, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Winneshiek Energy District Wins Grant for EV Charging in County

April 28, 2023 by Paul Cutting |

Winneshiek Energy District is excited to partner with six Winneshiek County organizations and the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa to make public-facing, Level-2 electric vehicle chargers available for public, workplace and fleet charging.

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