Tomorrow is Election Day, and MEEA's Policy Team is preparing for new leadership and expanded outreach efforts after the elections. We’re also developing our post-election webinar analyzing the results and their potential implications for energy efficiency. See below for several state updates and please remember to vote Tuesday!
Ready to get involved? There are advocacy opportunities in Indiana and Minnesota.
In this issue:
- State Updates: IN / IA / MN
- New Resources & Blog Posts
MEEA's Post Election Analysis
Thursday, December 6, 2 p.m. (CST)
Join MEEA's Policy Team as we dive into the state-by-state election results and what they mean for energy efficiency. You’ll learn what to expect from new administrations, and we’ll share our outreach strategy to encourage EE-friendly transitions. Register Now.
Regulatory
Integrated resource plan (IRP) stakeholder processes are underway for Duke Energy Indiana, Indiana Michigan Power (IMP) and NIPSCO. Meetings will continue through the fall. Upcoming meetings include IMP on November 7 and December 17. Duke is expected to file its IRP at the beginning of November, NIPSCO at the beginning of December, and IMP has extended their filing to February 2019.
Updates from the commission on IRPs in Indiana will be posted to the IURC’s IRP page.
How to Get Involved
Utility IRP meetings are open to anyone interested in attending.
If you have any questions about Indiana or want to get more involved, contact Greg Ehrendreich.Regulatory
Alliant Energy, MidAmerican Energy and Black Hills Energy have filed their revised 2019- 2023 plans in consideration of SF 2311. The hearing dates are as follows:
- MidAmerican Energy’s hearing will be on November 19 and November 20
- Alliant Energy’s hearing will be on December 12
- Black Hills Energy’s hearing will be on January 15 and January 16
How to Get Involved
If you have questions about Iowa or want to get more involved, contact Nick Dreher.
Regulatory
On October 15, Xcel Energy submitted a request (E002/RP-15-21) to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) requesting an extension to submit its 2020-2034 IRP. The original filing deadline was February 1, 2019 and Xcel is asking for a five-month extension to July 1, 2019.
How to Get Involved
Interested parties can submit comments on Xcel’s extension request. The comment period is open until November 19.
For more information about Minnesota or to get more involved, contact Sophia Markowska.
New Fact Sheets and White Papers
- You're Getting Warmer: A Comparison of Gas Furnaces and Heat Pumps in Midwest Homes
- Winning Contracts and Developing Skills: Supplier Diversity and Workforce Development in the Midwest Energy Efficiency Industry
- Legalized Marijuana and Energy Use
- PACE Financing
New Blogs
- Energy Efficiency in a Win-Win. So Why Does the Affordable Clean Energy Rule Ignore It?
- Smart Discussion on Smart Grids
- 6 Energy Efficiency Financing Options You Should Know
- Cost Effectiveness Testing Needs a Refresh. The "Minnesota Test" Could be Just the Thing
- How Can We Fix the EE Industry's Lack of Diversity?