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Robert B. Berntsen Chair
Krista Tanner Board Member
Darrell Hanson Board Member

For media inquiries, please contact the Board's public information officer, Rob Hillesland at 515.281.3551 or by email to Rob.Hillesland@iub.state.ia.us. After hours contact Chuck Seel at 515-276-0002 or 515-321-9523 or by email to chuck.seel@iub.state.ia.us.

Date of Release Description
October 28, 2009 Home heating assistance is available to Iowans who qualify
October 9, 2009 Iowa-American will collect less than sought for final rates, less than temporary rates
September 22, 2009 IUB orders access charges be refunded, takes actions to prevent reoccurence
September 17, 2009 Cresco Chamber receives Iowa Weatherization Challenge Community Grant
September 9, 2009 Telephone assistance is available to low-income Iowans
August 27, 2009 Your utility: A resource for help when energy costs rise
August 3, 2009 Low-income phone assistance customers: Verify eligibility to maintain benefits
July 17, 2009 IUB offers $2,500 community grant, $500 grants for Iowa weatherization efforts
July 16, 2009 IUB opens inquiry to study potential impacts of federal emissions legislation
July 14, 2009 IUB approves temporary water rates, adjusts cost allocation in Clinton and Quad Cities
July 10, 2009 IUB/OCA building to serve as model for energy efficiency and green energy
June 22, 2009 Take steps to reduce your energy bills and stay safe in hot weather
June 3, 2009 IUB allows Black Hills Energy an annual revenue increase for natural gas service
May 28, 2009 Meetings planned for Iowa-American customers to comment on proposed rate increase
May 28, 2009 Pay attention to your phone bill to help stop telephone fraud in Iowa
April 22, 2009 Alliant/IPL electric customers may comment on proposed rate increase
April 16, 2009 IUB reminds Iowans that April is Safe Digging Month
March 31, 2009 Trees and power lines: Staying safe and keeping the electricity on
February 26, 2009 ATTENTION Low-Income Heating Customers: Avoid spring utility disconnection
February 4, 2009 IUB sets ratemaking principles for IPL's proposed Marshalltown power plant
January 27, 2009 IUB ready to assist customers with unresolved utility questions, issues
January 2, 2009 IUB implements Web-based electronic filing process
December 23, 2008 CapTel Relay service can benefit many Iowans
December 8, 2008 Remaining TRV Customers to be Disconnected Soon
November 20, 2008 Home heating assistance is available to Iowans who qualify
October 29, 2008 Make home safety the first priority for this winter heating season
September 23, 2008 Unpredictable market factors key to this winter’s natural gas prices
September 17, 2008 Huxley receives the Iowa Weatherization Challenge Community Grant
August 28, 2008 Your utility may be able to help you cope with high energy bills
July 30, 2008 Iowans should prepare for another hardship: high energy prices this winter
July 22, 2008 IUB offers new $5,000 community grant for weatherization assistance
July 16, 2008 Aquila natural gas customers may provide verbal comments in August
June 20, 2008 Television viewers should prepare for conversion to all digital TV
June 16, 2008 IUB approves advance ratemaking principles for utility wind project
May 23, 2008 Tree trimming helps keep people safe and the power on when storms hit
May 13, 2008 IUB determines utility should continue electric service in five communities
April 30, 2008

IUB places renewable generating conditions on certificate for Marshall County plant

April 28, 2008 Protect Your Phone Bill: Learn to Avoid, Detect and Resolve Telephone Fraud
March 20, 2008 STAY SAFE: Notify Iowa One Call before digging
February 25, 2008 ATTENTION LIHEAP CUSTOMERS - How to avoid spring utility disconnection
February 1, 2008 Retail wireless telephone connections exceed wireline connections in Iowa
January 31, 2008 High-speed Internet availability continues to expand across Iowa
January 28, 2008 More safety considerations for winter snow and ice storms, power outages
January 23, 2008 Settlement will provide Iowa-American Water part of its original rate request
December 27, 2007 Take steps to help manage your energy bills
December 18, 2007 Organization of MISO States elects Norris as president for 2008
November 28, 2007 Board sets Iowa-American Water temporary rates
November 26, 2007 None of Iowa's low-income families need be left in the cold this winter
October 25, 2007

Start now to save energy and increase comfort this winter

October 19, 2007

IUB to conduct Iowa-American Water consumer comment hearings on November 1 and 7

October 12, 2007 Grant Application Deadline for Iowa Weatherization Challenge Extended to October 31
September 18, 2007 Iowa Utilities Board Allows IPL to Sell Its Transmission Assets to ITC
September 5, 2007 IUB Penalizes UMCC for Slamming and Cramming Iowa Customers
September 4, 2007 Iowa Utility Regulator Leaving (link to photo of Curt Stamp)
August 31, 2007 IUB Approves Transfer of Aquila Natural Gas Service in Iowa to Black Hills Corporation
August 10, 2007 Communicate with your Utility to Cope with High Cooling Bills
July 31, 2007 Iowa Weatherization Challenge Begins, Submit Grant Applications to IUB
July 11, 2007 Iowa Expands Income Limits for Telephone Equipment Program Benefits
July 5, 2007 Take steps to reduce your energy bills and stay safe this summer
June 26, 2007 Stamp to Serve as Co-Vice Chair of National Telecommunications Committee (link to photo of Curt Stamp)
June 11, 2007 Wireless Customers in Iowa can Help Return Children to Safety
To register, visit www.wirelessamberalerts.org
May 2, 2007 Iowa Utilities Board Unveils Redesigned Web Pages
April 16, 2007 Iowa Utilities Board Welcomes New Board Member (link to photo of Krista Tanner)
February 2, 2007 IUB Orders Buzz Telecom be Denied Service and Billing Access in Iowa
January 2, 2007 IUB Announces New Energy Manager (link to photo of Jeff Kaman)
December 28, 2006 Iowa Commences New Captioned Telephone Service for those with Reduced Hearing
December 22, 2006 Veteran Iowa Utility Regulator Leaving
December 6, 2006 IUB and Local Community Volunteers Make Iowa Weatherization Challenge Successful
October 26, 2006 Stamp Elected as Chair of 14-State Regional Oversight Committee
October 23, 2006 Lower Heating Bill Predictions Mask High Prices; Energy Efficiency is Essential
September 21, 2006 Stamp Appointed as Secretary of Mid-America Regulatory Conference
September 8 , 2006 Mason City Jaycees' Leadership Promotes Weatherization in North Central Iowa
August 9, 2006 Submit Applications to IUB for Iowa Weatherization Challenge Matching Grants
July 31, 2006 Iowa Active in National Energy Efficiency Action Plan, Commences Plans to Reduce Energy Use
July 25, 2006 Customer Should Continue Reducing Energy Use Amidst High Natural Gas Prices
June 21, 2006 Munns Among those Honored Nationally for Energy Leadership
June 1, 2006 IUB Requests Bids for Administrator of Iowa Equipment Distribution Program