Powering Iowa’s Future is a 501(c)(4) working to educate Iowans on energy issues across the state and nation. Our mission is to mobilize Iowans to advocate on the important energy issues facing Iowa’s families and businesses.
The key issues we focus on are growing economic opportunity, supporting clean energy for the future, expanding rural development, growing economic opportunity, ensuring affordable services, and supporting the next generation. We utilize our growing coalition of everyday Iowans to fight for a better energy future.
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- In 2024, according to the American Clean Power Association, 5,700 Iowans made up the clean energy workforce.
- An American Clean Power Association study found as of 2024, Iowa ranked 1st in the nation for share of electricity produced by wind, solar, and energy storage power plants. And the state ranks 3rd for the amount of MW in operation for wind, solar, and energy storage capacity.
- Wind, solar, and energy storage projects invested $29 billion in Iowa.
- In 2023, the U.S. used approximately 32.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas or approximately 36% of America’s total energy consumption.
- Domestic natural gas production has significantly increased U.S. energy independence and allowed the country for the first time in 60 years to be a net exporter of natural gas.
- In 2023, Iowa hit a record high of natural gas generation with 15% of Iowa’s in-state generation coming from natural gas-fired power plants.
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The impact of smart energy policy in Iowa spans from economic expansion and job creation to a positive environmental impact and cleaner future. As Iowa continues to forge forward as a national leader on renewables, we must continue to support causes that encourage the growth of our communities.