The Iowa Energy Office manages a diverse mix of state, federal and utility-funded programs and initiatives that provide energy-economic benefits for Iowa’s citizens, businesses and organizations.
Clean Cities Program Increases the adoption of alternative fuels, advanced vehicle technologies and energy efficient transportation strategies
Iowa Grid Resilience Fund Supports efforts to improve the all-hazards resilience of the electric grid
Plans & Reports
Released in April 2022. This analysis was funded by the Iowa Energy Office and assessed the renewable hydrogen possibilities in Iowa and the potential impacts on the economy and employment. Iowa's renewable and natural resources place the state in a unique position to be a part of a new national hydrogen market.
Released May 2021. The guide provides an overview of anaerobic digester (AD) project development and presents the technological, economic and regulatory considerations that affect the feasibility and success of AD projects in Iowa.
Released December 2020. This executive summary and complete report provide an overview of the various energy storage technologies available, benefits and capabilities, how other states are utilizing this technology, and potential economic gains as energy storage is increasingly utilized within the state.
Released May 2019. The plan outlines the first step towards better understanding this new technology and is intended to be informational, educational and a kick-start conversation generator regarding how to best utilize energy storage in Iowa.
Released July 2016. The IEDA commissioned a study on electric vehicle charging to assess the current electric vehicle (EV) market, forecast future market conditions and evaluate programs and policies that could potentially help the market meet these projections.
Charging Forward: Iowa's Opportunities for EV Infrastructure Support Released February 2019. This report is intended to educate on charging stations and EVs in Iowa, highlight topics prevalent in stakeholder discussions, and examine related activity in other states.
Released December 2016. The Iowa Energy Plan was created to provide a clear path to ensure Iowans have access to affordable, reliable, clean energy, while recognizing energy’s strategic importance to Iowa’s economy. It solidifies Iowa’s place as a leader for energy initiatives.
Iowa Energy Plan Progress Report Released September 2018. In the first year-and-a-half since the Plan was introduced, Iowa stakeholders advanced numerous projects and initiatives in alignment with the Plan’s foundational pillars, key focus areas and objectives.
The Iowa Energy Center (IEC) is funded from an assessment on the intrastate revenues of Iowa's gas and electric utilities. The mission of the IEC is to support projects that align with the key focus areas of the Iowa Energy Plan, including technology-based energy research and development, energy workforce development, support for rural and underserved areas, biomass conversion, natural gas expansion, electric grid modernization and alternative fuel vehicles.
In May 2017, Senate File 513 was signed into law, transferring the management and responsibility of the IEC from Iowa State University to Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The transfer became effective October 2017.
Sky Factory was founded in Fairfield in 2002 and started out creating printed ceiling tiles until they transitioned to digital images and LED blacklighting.
Jefferson manufacturer produces customized equipment including USA Gymnastics competitive trampoline products and the official backboards of the NCAA and NBA.
