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This is a list of electricity-generating power stations in the U.S. state of Iowa, sorted by type and name.In 2021, Iowa had a total summer capacity of 21,771 MW through all of its power plants, and in 2022 Iowa had a net generation of 71,316 GWh. [2]
Iowa electricity production by type In 2010 and in 2009, Iowa led the U.S. in the percentage of electrical power generated by wind, at 15.4 percent and 14.2 percent. [ 10 ] This was up from 7.7 percent in 2008, as there was a large increase in the installed capacity in 2008. [ 11 ]
MidAmerican Energy Company is an energy company based in Des Moines, Iowa. [2] Its service area includes almost two-thirds of Iowa, as well as portions of Illinois , South Dakota , and Nebraska . Its territory is wholly encompassed by the territory of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator .
The Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) was Iowa's only nuclear power plant.It is located on a 500-acre (200 ha) site on the west bank of the Cedar River, two miles (3.2 km) north-northeast of Palo, Iowa, USA, or eight miles (13 km) northwest of Cedar Rapids.
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the adoption of energy efficient products and services. CEE specifications are referenced by the United States Department of Energy and by the efficiency programs of many natural gas and electric utilities in the United States and Canada. [3]
[4] The first appliance labeling rule was established in 1979 and all products were required to carry the label starting in 1980. Energy Star is a similar labeling program, but requires more stringent efficiency standards for an appliance to become qualified, and is not a required program, but rather a voluntary one.
MEPS and energy rating labels help improve the energy efficiency of our [who?] products, and enable consumers to choose products that use less energy. Products covered by MEPS must meet or exceed set levels for energy performance before they can be sold to consumers. MEPS have been updated over the years (2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2011) to cover ...
The U.S. federal government has initiated various energy-efficiency policies, programs and legislation, including the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), CAFE standards for vehicle fuel efficiency, and the Energy Star program for promoting efficiency in household appliances. American governments, at all levels, have implemented various ...