Iowa

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Energy Efficiency:

Source: ACEEE

Buildings:
Score 5.00 / 8

Utilities:
Score 7.00 / 20

Transportation:
Score 2.00 / 10

Source: DSIRE

Energy Efficiency Programs:
89 Incentives and Policies

Solar Power:

Source: DSIRE

Renewable Energy Programs:
44 Incentives and Policies

Solar Energy Programs:
19 Incentives and Policies

Source: YPCCC

86%

of people in Iowa support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2018.

(+2 of the national average)
(est. 1,767,864 of 2,058,840 adults)

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