473.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Alternative and renewable energy” means energy sources including but not limited to solar, wind turbine, waste management, resource recovery, recovered energy generation, refuse-derived fuel, hydroelectric, agricultural crops or residues, hydrogen produced using renewable fuel sources, and woodburning, or relating to renewable fuel […]
473.10 Reserve required. 1. If the authority or the governor finds that an impending or actual shortage or distribution imbalance of liquid fossil fuels may cause hardship or pose a threat to the health and economic well-being of the people of the state or a significant segment of the state’s population, the authority or the […]
473.11 Energy conservation trust established — receipts and disbursements. Repealed by 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §32, 33 .
473.12 Implementation of energy conservation measures — state board of regents. Repealed by 2005 Acts, ch 179, §160 .
473.13 Implementation of energy conservation measures — state department of transportation. Repealed by 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §32, 33 .
473.13A Energy management improvements identified and implemented. The state, state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, school districts, area education agencies, and community colleges shall identify and implement, through energy audits and engineering analyses, all energy management improvements identified for which financing is facilitated by the authority for the entity. The energy management improvement financings […]
473.15 Annual report. The authority shall complete an annual report to assess the progress of state agencies in implementing energy management improvements, alternative and renewable energy systems, and life cycle cost analyses under chapter 470, and on the use of renewable fuels. The authority shall work with state agencies and with any entity, agency, or […]
473.16 Repealed by 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §32, 33 .
473.17 Repealed by 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §32, 33 .
473.19 Building energy management program. 1. The building energy management program is established by the authority. The building energy management program consists of the following forms of assistance for the state, state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, school districts, area education agencies, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations: a. Promoting program availability. b. Developing or […]
473.19A Building energy management fund. 1. The building energy management fund is created within the state treasury under the control of the authority. The fund shall be used for the operational expenses and administrative costs incurred by the authority in facilitating and administering the building energy management program established in section 473.19. 2. The building […]
473.2 Findings. The general assembly finds that the health, welfare, and prosperity of all Iowans require the provision of adequate, efficient, reliable, environmentally safe, and least-cost energy at prices which accurately reflect the long-term cost of using such energy resources and which are equitable to all Iowans. The goals and objectives of this policy are […]
473.20 Energy loan program. 1. An energy loan program is established and shall be administered by the authority. 2. The authority may facilitate the loan process for political subdivisions of the state, school districts, area education agencies, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations for implementation of energy management improvements identified in an energy analysis. Loans shall […]
473.20A Self-liquidating financing. 1. a. The authority may facilitate financing agreements that may be entered into with political subdivisions of the state, school districts, area education agencies, community colleges, or nonprofit organizations to finance the costs of energy management improvements on a self-liquidating basis. The provisions of section 473.20 defining eligible energy management improvements apply […]
473.3 Energy resource management goal. 1. The goal of this state is to efficiently utilize energy resources to enhance the economy of the state by decreasing the state’s dependence on nonrenewable energy resources from outside the state and by reducing the amount of energy used. This goal is to be implemented through the development of […]
473.40 Statewide building energy efficiency rating system. Repealed by 2006 Acts, ch 1014, §10 .
473.41 Energy city designation program. 1. The authority shall establish an energy city designation program, with the objective of encouraging cities to develop and implement innovative energy efficiency programs. To qualify for designation as an energy city, a city shall submit an application on forms prescribed by the authority by rule, indicating the following: a. […]
473.42 Exit signs — standards. Repealed by 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §32, 33 .
473.44 Plumbing products efficiency standards — penalty. Repealed by 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §32, 33 .
473.7 Duties of the authority. The authority shall: 1. Supply and annually update the following information: a. The historical use and distribution of energy in Iowa. b. The growth rate of energy consumption in Iowa, including rates of growth for each energy source. c. A projection of Iowa’s energy needs at a minimum through the […]
