The Iowa Office of Energy Independence was dissolved in 2011 and the core functions were transferred to the Iowa Economic Development Authority. IEDA currently serves as the official domicile of the Iowa State Energy Office and is the recipient of the State Energy Program (SEP) funds from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Energy Division at IEDA is focused on creating long-term economic growth opportunities for Iowans through energy efficiency improvements, investment in clean energy and biofuels, and supporting sound energy policies. Working with business and industry, community leaders, government, and public agencies, the Energy Division sets the strategic direction for Iowa’s clean energy future. The following programs and functions are administered by IEDA.

  • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
    • State Energy Program
    • Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant
  • Annual State Energy Program
  • Iowa Power Fund
  • Iowa Clean Cities Coalition
  • Energy Public Policy
  • Industrial Energy Efficiency
  • Renewable Energy Development

ENERGY IMPACT IN IOWA

Iowa is ideally suited to create jobs using its natural resources to provide homegrown energy to Iowans and the nation. Read how energy investments create good paying jobs, reduce energy costs, help increase household income and partners with education.

Energy Independence Slideshow Sun Prairie Apartments Video

Watch the video above about energy independence and job creation in Iowa and read how energy-related investments help business and property owners create economic development by reducing energy costs, increase property values and create jobs.

ENERGY NEWS

Review the Weekly Fuel Price Report and Iowa's regional fuel price data.

Over $2.2 Million Approved to Advance Wind Turbine Technology

Over $4.1 Million Approved to Support Renewable Energy Technologies

CONSUMER ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Go to: www.energy.gov/energytips and the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings. For consumer fuel saving tips: www.fueleconomy.gov, or go to: greencars.org.

Check out Wind Powering America, Farm Broadcasters Monthly Posting.

 

PROGRAMS & FUNDING

NEW State Energy Program Funding Announcement

OEI is now accepting applications under a new State Energy Program Retrofit RFP . Applicants are limited to municipal organizations eligible to issue tax-exempt debt under section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code. These include school districts, cities, counties or other local government agencies, non-profit entities, State of Iowa agencies and the Regent institutions. Projects must be completed by March 1, 2012 and funding must be used for energy efficiency improvements in or on the buildings of the eligible applicants. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funding is obligated. Eligible projects must be physically located within the State of Iowa, be cost effective, meet the review criteria and comply with all relevant federal, state and local laws or rules.

The Building Energy Management Program offers a one percent revolving loan fund to assist with energy efficiency improvements for Iowa’s public facilities. Contact Monica Stone at 515-725-2218 for details.

Please review our RESOURCES page for federal requirements and compliance for the State Energy Program (SEP), Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants Program (EECBG) and the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA).