Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

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

November 20, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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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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CEDI Coalition Update: OUTCOMES of Alliant Rate Case

September 27, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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Dr. Tamara Marcus Named a DOE Community Energy Fellow

August 20, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
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PRESS RELEASE: REAP-TAG Program Seeks Referrals

August 15, 2024 by Steve Hopkins |
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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.

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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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Clayton County Energy District Announces Permanent Coordinator Position

May 24, 2024 by Joleen Jansen |

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CEDI seeks Energy Auditors!

May 9, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
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Clean Energy Resources for Local Officials and Communities

April 10, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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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.

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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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EDITORIAL: No Ratepayer Taxation Without Representation

March 24, 2024 by John Zakrasek |
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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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RATE SHOCKS PENDING: Make Your Voice Heard

March 13, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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ACTION ALERT: 2024 Iowa Energy Bills That Need You NOW

February 25, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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CEDI Editorial: “Iowa Should Keep Utilities From Charging Customers for Things They Don’t Need”

February 21, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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IRA Resources from Rewiring America

February 13, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
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Soo Green Franchise Agreement Meetings Underway

January 31, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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Alliant customers: Claim 2023 energy efficiency rebates by Jan 31

January 29, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
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Greenpenny Bank (Decorah) Calls For Deposits to Finance More Solar!

January 27, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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NEW FACT SHEET! Inflation Reduction Act Clean Energy Tax Credits: Elective (Direct) Pay for Non-Taxable Entities

January 23, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
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Now open! Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) accepting applications until MARCH 18

January 22, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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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 Receives $250,000 USDA Grant

January 5, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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Excellent Tool: A Consumer Solar Energy Guide

December 21, 2023 by Joleen Jansen |
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A Solar Energy Guide for Consumers

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

December 5, 2023 by Kristine Kopperud |
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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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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!

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

July 25, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
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Don't miss this opportunity to provide public comment on federal guidelines for corporate mergers of electric utilities.

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CEDI Continues Participation in IUB Energy Efficiency Plan Dockets

July 23, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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An overview of CEDI's participation in 2024-28 Energy Efficiency Plan hearings by the Iowa Utilities Board

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Bringing Awareness to Clayton County’s Energy Burden

June 29, 2023 by Joleen Jansen |

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