Iowa’s electricity needs are expected to increase by 30-60% in the next 20 years, and research shows the electric sector needs to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035 to help reduce climate change impacts.
The Iowa Environmental Council says it’s possible for the state to meet higher demand and achieve the carbon-free electricity goal.
Renewable energy from wind and solar rose to 67% last year in Iowa, according to the IEC’s latest Condition of the State report. But import taxes on materials, including a 50% tariff on steel, and a rollback on federal tax credits could dampen momentum…