“Collaborate locally. Grow sustainably. Lead nationally.” Iowa is a leader in biofuels and renewable energy. That leadership was achieved because of thoughtful planning. Creating a statewide energy plan will keep Iowa at the forefront of energy policy and allow our state to develop a path toward the future.

The Iowa Energy Plan’s vision statement represents the collective understanding of Iowa’s ideal future in terms of its energy use and resources. The vision considers a planning horizon of 10 years, with 15 objectives and 45 strategies outlined in the 100+ page report. During the planning process, the following themes were identified as key areas that could positively impact Iowa’s energy economy:

• Energy Workforce Development
• Technology-based Research and Development
• Supporting Rural and Underserved Areas and Populations
• Natural Gas Expansion
• Iowa’s Biomass Potential
• Alternative Fuel Vehicles
• Electric Grid Modernization

The comprehensive plan, executive summary and additional resources can be found at www.iowaenergyplan.org.