Energy Efficiency Benefits All Iowans

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.

Iowa has a proud tradition as a national leader in energy efficiency. We’re a thrifty people with a can-do spirit, and we understand the reality and impact of “a penny saved is a penny earned”. With energy efficiency, millions saved do represent millions in the pockets of Iowa citizens and communities. Given our proud tradition and decades of success, you might say that energy efficiency is as “Iowan” as motherhood and apple pie!

As far back as the 1970s communities such as Osage, IA were garnering national attention with their energy efficiency and demand management programs, saving their communities millions.

In 1990 the legislature passed and then-governor Branstad signed into law a requirement that Iowa energy utilities develop and implement energy efficiency programs. These programs continue to this day, with review and oversight (to different degree, depending on the utility) provided by the Iowa Utilities Board. Annual energy efficiency program reports can be found on that IUB page.

Read the NINE REASONS that policy-directed, ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs are so good for Iowa communities, economies, institutions, households, farms, and businesses in the full article.


Posted: December 7, 2022


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