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Iowa utility’s rate hike would fall hardest on smallest users, critics say
Environmental groups say Interstate Power & Light’s proposed rate increase would punish solar and efficiency.By Karen Uhlenhuth .
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Analysis: Iowa customers could save $16 million if utility pulls out of coal plants
Interstate Power and Light could also boost its profits by investing in wind, says a study commissioned by clean energy nonprofits.By Karen Uhlenhuth .
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Jay Inslee targets MidAmerican coal plants in Iowa campaign ads
The presidential hopeful unveiled indoor billboards this month challenging Iowa’s largest utility to stop burning coal.By Karen Uhlenhuth .
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Iowa officials consider energy storage tax credit, ‘value of storage’ study
The recommendations are contained in an energy storage report stemming from the state’s 2016 energy plan.By Karen Uhlenhuth .
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Midwest utilities ‘overwhelmingly surprised’ by solar subscription demand
The plans, marketed as community solar, have seen warm reception in Nebraska and in Missouri, where one project is “78% oversubscribed.”By Karen Uhlenhuth .
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Iowa pork producers stall utility efforts to upend solar net metering
Hog farmers’ voices are “making a huge difference” in opposing the bill, which has been awaiting a House vote since March.By Karen Uhlenhuth .
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Midwest co-ops test value of placing batteries in customers’ homes
The rural electric cooperatives are testing how the storage technology can help customers and their systems.By Karen Uhlenhuth .
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Small Iowa town hopes benchmarking makes big impact on energy efficiency
As the rest of the state retreats from energy efficiency, Bloomfield is betting information can spur improvements.By Karen Uhlenhuth .
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Iowa, Minnesota lawmakers look to electric vehicles to plug road budgets
As gas tax revenue declines, proposals would raise or create new fees for hybrids and electric vehicles.By Frank Jossi .
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Solar advocates suspect Iowa utility is behind group critical of net metering
The REAL Coalition claims to represent farmers, consumers and businesses, but its message echoes utility talking points.By Karen Uhlenhuth .
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