The Obama administration’s final carbon-emissions rule calls for Iowa to cut emissions a bit more than previous versions, but many say the state shouldn’t have too much trouble. That’s because the major utilities already have been mothballling old coal plants, shifting some to natural gas, and have made big plays in wind energy.

Nationally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is calling for a 32 percent cut in carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants by 2030. Here’s the Des Moines Register’s take on the new rule.

The latest attempt to fight climate change through cutting carbon dioxide emissions drew varied responses. A sampling:

Iowa Wind Energy Association: “In the same way Iowa would benefit from a higher renewable fuel goal in the federal (renewable fuel standard), our state also will benefit from a higher Clean Power Plan goal because of the added incentive to invest in renewable energy, especially Iowa’s maturing wind industry,” said Mike Prior, IWEA executive director.

Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association: “The Clean Power Plan will help to level the playing field for healthier energy options like solar, which is cost-effective and available today,” said association President Tim Dwight. “Iowa’s technical potential for solar energy is enormous, and it provides significant economic benefits. The Clean Power Plan will encourage more growth while keeping valuable dollars and jobs in our state.”

Iowa Environmental Council: “The plan will improve Iowa’s economy, protect our communities, safeguard our working lands and strengthen our energy independence. However, Iowa’s carbon reduction goal remains one of the lowest in the country. While achievable, this modest reduction goal doesn’t begin to realize Iowa’s full clean-energy potential.”

Jim Martin-Schramm, a religion professor at Luther College in Decorah:“The Clean Power Plan will lead to significant reductions in these emissions and commensurate improvements in the lives of many people. It is a good strategy that deserves moral support by people of faith.”

Edison Electric Institute: President Tom Kuhn told E&E Publishing LLC the organization of investor-owned utilities needed to review the final guidelines in their entirety, but its “primary concern remains the overall timing and stringency of the near-term reduction targets.”