Iowa Power Fund Community Grant Program Announcement

The Iowa Office of Energy Independence is pleased to announce grants for 30 community based energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across the state. See details of the announcement and a list of awards. For more information, contact Jessica Turba at: (515) 725-0437.

Grant Opportunity: Community Grants through Iowa Power Fund

Iowa Power Fund Announcement

The Iowa Power Fund Board recently approved a $3.9 million grant and final contract terms that will help transform a biodiesel facility in Newton into an integrated bio-refinery. For more information and Media contact.

Building Energy $mart Program

The Office of Energy Independence has re-launched the Iowa Energy Bank as the Building Energy Smart (BEST) program for Iowa’s buildings. The program provides financing as well as technical assistance and program management to install energy efficient and renewable energy projects. See details on the program. For information please contact Linda King or 515-725-0082.

Iowa Receives $5.9 Million Energy Sector Green Jobs Grant

Upcoming Events

Economics of Sustainability and the Dairy Industry -- February 10, 2010 Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin. Get more information about registering, housing arrangements, etc.

Wind Energy Workshops 101 and 201, Missouri & Mississippi Divide Resource Conservation & Development Inc., Thursdays, March 4th and/or March 18, 2010. Wall Lake Community Center, Wall Lake, Iowa. Call: 712-792-4415 for details.

ACEEE National Symposium on Market Transformation -- March 16-18, 2010 Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC

Preliminary Schedule available. See more information. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) MT Symposium offers the opportunity to discuss the latest issues facing the energy efficiency and market transformation communities.

Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program

Press Release, see details of the announcement.
Review program eligibility and FAQ’s. The rebate registration website and toll-free number will be announced here and to the public one week prior to the start of the program.

• Reservations for Iowa's appliance rebate program will begin March 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM
• Appliances purchased before March 1, 2010 are not eligible for rebates.
• You must live in Iowa to be eligible for the rebate program.
• Appliance purchases must be made from an Iowa retail location to be eligible.
• Internet orders will NOT qualify for rebates.
• You must replace an old appliance with a new energy efficient appliance to be eligible.
• There are no income restrictions for rebates.
  

We urge consumers and retailers to review the guidelines of approved appliances:

For heating, cooling and hot water heaters review appliance guidelines and consult your contractor.

Please check our website on February 8, 2010 for a download of the retailers training webinar to view at your convenience. For more information, please contact: Linda King or (515) 725-0082.

Federal Recovery Act (ARRA) Annoucements

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Request for Proposals Announcement

The Iowa Office of Energy Independence is seeking proposals from cities and counties across Iowa for projects that will reduce energy use, have a positive impact on budgets and enhance economic development through job creation. See details of announcement and review the application. Please see the ARRA reporting requirements, ARRA application procedures and the Assurances Certifications. For more information contact: our recovery email.

State Energy Program Grant & Loan Information

The Office of Energy Independence hosted a training session on January 13, 2010, to assist SEP/ARRA award recipients. View PowerPoint presentations on: Davis-Bacon Act, Buy American, National Environmental Preservation Act, Section 106 compliance, State Historic Preservation Office procedures, ARRA reporting requirements, and grant management. For more information please contact our recovery email or Compliance Officer Kevin Eppens at (515) 725-0156

State Energy Program (SEP) Project Awards

Governor Chet Culver and the Office of Energy Independence recently announced the first round of State Energy Program projects to receive federal stimulus awards.

Projects were awarded in: public sector, private sector, non-profit sector, training and information, innovative projects and technology demonstration.

NOTE: All geothermal projects in the public sector are still under consideration and those awards will be announced soon.