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

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

CEDI Coalition Update: OUTCOMES of Alliant Rate Case

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

Alliant Rate Docket: Course Correction or Business as Usual?

August 15, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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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

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2024 Iowa Legislative Session Wrap

May 26, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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Outcomes of the Iowa Legislature's 2024 session

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CEDI Coalition Witnesses File Testimony, Rebuttal

May 25, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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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.

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

May 25, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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It remains CRITICAL to help city and county leadership understand the impact of Alliant's proposed rate increases on Main Street businesses.

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

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

CEDI Is Hiring!

March 20, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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CEDI Launches a Newsletter!

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

RATE SHOCKS PENDING: Make Your Voice Heard

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

ACTION ALERT: 2024 Iowa Energy Bills That Need You NOW

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

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

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

2023-2024: Important Years for Energy Efficiency in Iowa

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 27, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
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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.

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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 |
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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.

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Alliant Energy Rate Increase Notice Arriving Soon

August 26, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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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. 

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Alliant Energy Plans to Raise Consumer Rates (Again)

August 19, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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An overview of Iowa Utilities Board proceedings regarding Alliant Energy rate increases slated in 2024

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

August 1, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
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2023 Iowa EECBG funding for smaller cities not eligible for formula funding will prioritize energy efficiency projects.

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

June 23, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
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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.

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Taking Stock: Iowa Clean Energy Policy Mid-2023

May 26, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
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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.

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CEDI Intervenes in Energy Efficiency Plan Dockets

April 28, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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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.

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.

A Cleaner AND More Reliable Grid

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

The clean grid of the future can indeed be an increasingly reliable and resilient grid

Clean Energy Districts Featured In Ireland

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

CEDI was invited to join USDA Rural Development leaders in presenting at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Rural Development Conference in Ireland.

Solar Suitability Rating High Throughout Iowa

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

We need more large-scale solar to complement the high penetration of large-scale wind in Iowa

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: An Iowa Perspective

September 5, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

The Inflation Reduction Act, aka the Schumer-Manchin climate deal, is historic – for a clean energy transition, rural prosperity, climate stewardship, economic and environmental justice, and for future generations.

Grow Solar Jackson County Reaches 100 kW Before Finish

January 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Bulk-Purchase Program Finds Success Even During Pandemic

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Iowa Clean Energy State Table Releases “Energy Ratepayer Bill of Rights”

December 7, 2021 by Kristine Kopperud |
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Holiday Light Recycling 2021

November 29, 2021 by Andrew Johnson |

The Jackson County Energy District and Friends of Jackson County Conservation are once again accepting your old, outdated, or unwanted Holiday/Christmas lights for recycling.

Jackson County Energy District Awarded Clean Energy Project by IISC

August 29, 2021 by Andrew Johnson |

IISC has awarded the Jackson County a project that will present research options, offer recommendations, and create a clean energy plan for Jackson County.

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In Iowa, grassroots energy districts aim to spur local clean energy conversations

October 21, 2019 by Andrew Johnson |
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The concept is modeled on soil and water conservation districts that spread across the country in the 1930s.

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