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How Iowa's electricity system works can seem complex, and secretive utility companies don’t make it any easier to understand. Ahead of the 2024 legislative session, the Iowa Utilities Board released a report with recommendations on needed reforms for how Iowa’s utilities set our energy rates.
Now, as the Iowa Legislature begins to consider bills that adopt these recommendations, your voice is needed to tell Governor Reynolds that it's time to fix Iowa's outdated utility laws. If you are tired of bills that are higher than they should be and the lack of transparency in our current system, scroll down to add your name to the petition demanding transparency for Iowa's monopoly utilities!
Governor Reynolds:
I am concerned by rising energy costs in Iowa. As an Iowa utility customer, I do not have the choice of who provides my energy and utility bills in Iowa are higher than they should be. If Iowans don’t get a choice, the monopoly for-profit utility companies should be required to undergo a transparent planning process so Iowans can see if we are getting a good deal and that our utilities are putting our interests first.
I feel that the deck has been stacked against customers for too long and it’s time to find balance again. Our economy runs on reliable electricity and requiring a transparent planning process can help ensure our utilities are also prioritizing affordability for customers like me.
High utility rates hurt hard-working families and are holding back small businesses from investing in Iowa communities. We pay for utilities’ investments, and we want more low-cost energy sources and fairer rates—our utilities should not be prioritizing their investors’ returns over our needs.
Please protect the rights and pocketbooks of Iowa’s consumers. Let’s get rates right!
[Your Name]
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- The team at IEC