State Policy Description
Iowa - Renewable Portfolio Standard
Policy Components Questions
- 1. Does the state have a portfolio standard? Yes
- 2. Is the standard mandatory? Yes
- 3. If the state has a mandatory RPS, is the target at least 20%? No
- 4. Does the mandatory RPS's primary tier exclude non-renewable or legacy renewable energy facilities? Yes
- 5. Does the mandatory RPS apply statewide? No
Policy Component information last updated July 30 2018
Description
One of the oldest and most successful advanced energy strategies, renewable portfolio standards (RPSs) specify a percentage of utility sales or a specific megawatt hour (MWh) capacity to be provided by renewable resources by a specific time. For more information, see the full policy brief.
For more information on the components of the policy see the full policy brief.
More Information
Recent Legislation
- Iowa - HF346
- Iowa - SF105
- Iowa - SF2096
- For historic legislation, visit http://www.aeltracker.org/
Other Links
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