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Explore recent reports, plans, and resource guides about Iowa's advancing energy industry and improvements toward an energy-efficient future in the state.
Back to topRenewable Hydrogen in Iowa
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.
Renewable Hydrogen in Iowa Report
Back to topIowa Anaerobic Digester Resource Guide
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.
Iowa Anaerobic Digester Resource Guide
Back to topEnergy Storage Report
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.
Back to topEnergy Storage Action Plan
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.
Back to topBiomass Conversion Action Plan
Released August 2018. The plan provides strategies for actions at the state, regional and national level to further the biomass industry in the state.
Biomass Conversion Action Plan
Back to topAdvancing Iowa's Electric Vehicle Market
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.
Advancing Iowa’s Electric Vehicle Market Report
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.
Back to topIowa's Energy Plan
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.
Back to topCombined Heat & Power (CHP) Resource Guide
Released in 2015, the CHP Guide answers common regulatory questions raised by the industry and its partners when considering CHP projects.
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