Energy

The Iowa Utilities Board today voted unanimously to allow Interstate Power and Light Co. (IPL) to amend and extend its long-term contract to purchase electricity generated by the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, the …

Nebraska’s governor approved a revised route for the Keystone XL pipeline through his state Tuesday, which puts final approval in the hands of the Obama administration, The New York Times reported.

The decision came a …

MidAmerican Energy Co. and the Sierra Club have reached a settlement in federal court after the Sierra Club said MidAmerican was in violation of the federal Clean Air Act at three of its coal plants. 

The Iowa utility company …

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association on Monday announced the formation of a new coalition committed to protecting and preserving the federal Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) “through cooperative efforts of advocacy, outreach and education.” The Iowa …

Des Moines Water Works has requested a release of water from Saylorville Reservoir this week by the Army Corps of Engineers. “Our intention at this time is to ensure procedures and mechanisms are in place at …

Mark Petri, an engineer with 23 years of experience at one of the largest national laboratories has been named the next director of the Iowa Energy Center, effective Feb. 25. Since 2008, Petri has been …

Iowa’s two largest utility companies are being recognized for their work to help restore gas service to customers on the East Coast who were affected by Superstorm Sandy.

The Edison Electric Institute presented Alliant Energy …

MidAmerican Solar, a subsidiary of Des Moines-based MidAmerican Renewables, has acquired two co-located solar projects in California that when completed will form the largest permitted solar photovoltaic power development in the world.

MidAmerican Solar acquired …