Energy Efficiency Resource Standards▼ Decoupling▼
Building Energy Codes▼ Appliance Standards▼ Useful Links▼
Energy Efficiency Resource Standards
In 2008, Governor Culver signed Senate File 2386 which allows consumer-owned electric utilities to establish and submit energy efficiency goals to the Iowa Utility Board (IUB) for approval. This legislations tasks utilities with assessing their energy savings potential, establishing goals, and then creating a plan detailing how these goals will be met. Governor Culver has also given the IUB the authority to set a recommended yearly energy savings goal for investor-owned utilities of 1.5% for electricity and natural gas. Utilities are not required by legislation to submit efficiency plans, but once approved plans are binding.
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Decoupling
There are currently no decoupling policies or pilot program in Iowa.
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Building Energy Codes
Residential
Iowa has adopted the 2009 IECC, with one amendment, as the State Energy Code for residential buildings.
Commercial
Iowa’s current commercial code is the 2009 IECC, with one amendment, referencing ASHRAE 90.1 – 2007.
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Appliance Standards
Iowa has not enacted any energy efficiency standards for appliances that are not mandated in the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005.
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Useful Iowa Energy Policy Links
MEEA Publications
Legislators
Regulators
State Energy Office
State Building Energy Code
Consumer Energy Advocacy
Iowa Energy Data
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