Midwest
Iowa
Iowa is a leader in wind energy, with over two thirds of the state’s electricity generation coming from renewable sources and their utility-scale solar, wind, and geothermal generation making up 7.5% of the country’s total renewable generation. The state ranks 8th in the country for energy consumption per capita and 5th for industrial sector energy use. Net emissions increased 13% from 1990-2021, with agriculture and industry emissions trending upwards.
Governor
Kim Reynolds (Republican)
Governor
Kim Reynolds (Republican)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
1/13/25 - 5/2/25
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Midwest
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This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Iowa
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Climate Policies in Iowa
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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The 2013-2022 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory was published in December 2023. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
Cross-Sector
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Climate Finance | 2024 | ||
| Enacted |
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105 megawatts (MW) of renewable generating capacity for IOUs Establishing Policies
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Electricity
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Energy Plans and Targets | 1983 | |
| Enacted |
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Iowa received a C grade from Freeing the Grid. Establishing Policies
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Electricity
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Transmission, Distribution, and Energy Storage | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for residential construction is 2012 IECC with amendments. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2014 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for commercial building construction is 2012 IECC. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2014 | |
| Enacted |
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Electric and gas utilities are subject to utility-specific energy savings targets, as approved by the Iowa Utilities Board. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Efficiency | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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Iowa's Opportunities for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Support Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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The Iowa Cost Share Programs offer cost share funding and crop insurance discounts to increase the use of cover crops. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture | 2020 |