solar
Could solar be a better deal than demand response for Iowa customers?
An Iowa clean energy advocate is trying to convince to the state’s largest electric utility to rethink the way it manages peak demand.
storage
Iowa, already a leader on wind, looks to take the next steps on storage
A $200,000 state grant will support two solar-plus-storage projects aimed at better understanding storage potential.
transmission
Transmission study points to potential from overcoming grid seams
A new National Renewable Energy Laboratory analysis finds that improving connections across the nation’s electric grid could provide broad benefits that far outweigh the cost — including lower-cost, more reliable and cleaner electricity.
energy efficiency
Iowa utilities unveil scaled back efficiency plans under new state law
Iowans will lose access to home energy audits, insulation rebates, and light bulb discounts under new five-year efficiency plans proposed by utilities.
solar
After criticism, Iowa utility takes new approach with solar offering
An Iowa utility is changing course after it faced criticism for inviting customers to pay more for electricity from existing solar capacity.