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The IUB is a fact-finding body that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases. An advocate of neither the public nor the utilities, the IUB is required by state statute to make decisions that balance the interests of all parties to ensure the utilities provide adequate and reliable service at reasonable prices.
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The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) is assisting with Iowa's state-coordinated damage assessment and recovery efforts in the Missouri River region where historic flooding occurred earlier this year. The IUB serves on both the State Interagency Missouri River Authority (SIMRA) and the Governor’s Missouri River Flood Recovery Coordination Task Force. Visit the IUB’s Missouri River Flood Information and Photo page to learn more. |
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MidAmerican Energy Company Customer Comment Meetings The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has announced the following 2012 public comment meetings regarding MidAmerican Energy Company (MEC) electricity rates: February 23 in Des Moines, February 28 in Davenport, March 1 in Waterloo, March 6 in Sioux City, March 8 in Iowa City, and March 13 in Council Bluffs. Although MEC has announced publicly that it intends to file an electric rate request with the IUB, it is not planning to do so until February 2012. The IUB is not soliciting written public comments until the formal rate filing is received.
Iowa-American Water Company Proposed Rate Increase (Docket No. RPU-2011-0001) On February 1, 2012, the Iowa Utilities Board approved a rate settlement limiting Iowa-American Water Company’s proposed $5.1 million permanent revenue increase to $2.5 million annually (7.56 percent increase). Iowa-American and the Office of Consumer Advocate filed the proposed settlement for the Board’s consideration on October 14, 2011. Please see the IUB news release for more information.
Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) will host the 2012 MARC Conference June 10-13, 2012, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. This annual meeting of utility and energy regulatory agencies from 15 Midwest states, including industry stakeholders and non-profit organizations, will address the top challenges and opportunities facing the utility industry today. Special events will include an opening reception at the internationally renowned World Food Prize, Hall of Laureates. Invited attendees include Iowa Governor Terry E. Branstad and John Norris, FERC Commissioner. The keynote speaker will be Robert Baur, Chief Global Economist of Principal Global Investors.
Annual Report Filings On or before April 1 of each year, each public utility subject to Iowa Code chapter 476 is required to file an annual report covering operations during the immediately preceding calendar year. The entire annual report is to be filed electronically with the Iowa Utilities Board. To download the appropriate form, please visit the Annual Reports information page. To submit a completed annual report filing, for more information about filing electronically or to register for a user account, please visit the EFS home page.
Lifeline and Link-Up Financial assistance through the Lifeline and Link-Up program is available to help eligible Iowans afford and maintain basic telephone service. To apply simply complete this application form, or an application from a participating telephone service provider, and then return it to your chosen participating provider. Consumers may only receive low-income assistance from one wireline or wireless telephone provider.
Audit of Interstate Power and Light Company On September 14, 2011, a written contract to conduct an affiliate and management audit of Interstate Power and Light Company was finalized pursuant to Iowa Code § 476.95 and Iowa Code chapter 476. The contract was signed by both the Board and The Liberty Consulting Group of Quentin, Pennsylvania, which was awarded the contract in August 2011 following a request for proposals process. Work on the audit has commenced.
Clean Line Energy Partners has announced its intent to build the Rock Island Clean Line, a high-voltage direct current transmission line, across Iowa and other states. Dates, times, and locations for official public informational meetings will be posted on the Board’s Web site and notices will be sent to landowners when these meetings are scheduled. For more information about the Board’s process for reviewing proposed transmission lines, please visit the Electric Transmission Line Franchise Process page.
Energy Efficiency features are a key component of the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) and the Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) office building located at 1375 E. Court Avenue, Room 69, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0069. This State office building showcases a wide range of highly energy-efficient features and is open to the public for tours. To schedule a building tour, please contact Judi Cooper at (515) 725-7312. To read more about the building’s numerous energy-saving measures, visit the IUB/OCA New Building information page. For directions, please review a map to the office.
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