Whether served by investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, or rural electric cooperatives, Iowa's energy ratepayers have the right to access, contribute to, and benefit from a clean energy economy...
Iowans need energy to survive and thrive. As clean energy resources increase, Iowa's energy ratepayers must be afforded equitable and inclusive access to the benefits of a clean, efficient, and resilient energy system...
Energy efficiency is typically the least-cost clean energy resource. Energy waste can result in increased costs and pollution from unnecessary generation. As electricity use increases, wise energy use can help keep costs reasonable and make homes more comfortable, healthy, and resilient. In addition to providing good local jobs, energy efficiency programs benefit our communities by keeping energy dollars local. Efficiency and demand response can also reduce energy use at peak hours, helping avoid costs related to system expansion to meet ever- higher loads.