Building a stronger power grid

With extreme weather conditions on the rise, grid reliability is at the forefront of many conversations across the county this week. Michael Goggin, Vice President at Grid Strategies LLC explored this topic as guest contributor for IEC's blog.

Rather than misplacing blame on renewable energy, as some clean energy critics were quick to do amid last week's crisis, Goggin insists that we should evaluate the shortcomings of the system as a whole, and look to renewable resources as a potential solution, rather than the problem.

IEC's Racial Justice Work Continues

In light of the important discourse surrounding racial justice work this past year, IEC has taken time to reflect on our organizations' values and actions following the release of our organizational statement last June.

To stay accountable and transparent, IEC recently shared an update on our progress and steps we've taken as an organization both internally and externally. We recognize that our work has just begun, and want to share updates as we work to build a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive coalition. 

Energy Efficiency Can Aid Iowa's Electric Grid

The climate crisis will require Iowans to examine all the tools we have available to us as we look at improving our state's grid resiliency and becoming better prepared to respond to disasters. 

Dr. Brian Campbell, IEC's Executive Director, and one of IEC's original founders David Osterberg examined the critical role energy efficiency plays in this planning process. Energy efficiency offers an attractive, low-cost solution to energy management that also helps to keep homes safe in the event of an emergency. 

Our Legislative News Portal got an update this year. Visit the portal to see enhanced resources, including energy program priorities for 2021, our latest weekly summary, the bill tracker, and more. 

Need useful tools when engaging in conversations about clean energy in Iowa? Our revised Solar, Wind, and Solar State Investment Tax Credit fact sheets, updated for 2021, provide the stats you need.  

Last spring, IEC unveiled the Road to 100% Renewable, comparing a dozen recent studies on renewable energy needs by 2050. View our webinar to learn more about the publication and our recommendations.