Resources
Federal Programs Impacting Iowa
facts & analysis
Find important facts and analysis about the federal programs that will help Iowa become more resilient and adopt efficient, clean energy technologies.
Iowa Agency Processes
Some federal funds and grants will be administered by Iowa government agencies.
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Resources
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Energy Office
- Iowa Electric Vehicle Plan overview | Iowa Department of Transportation
- IIJA Information | Iowa Department of Transportation
- Residential Energy Efficiency Programs | Iowa Energy Office
Inflation Reduction Act
In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. The IRA is the largest climate investment in U.S. History, supporting $370 billion in programs that benefit households, businesses, and communities. Implementation of IRA programs would put the country on the path of reducing emissions 40% by 2030.
Resources
The White House
The White House
The White House
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury
Winneshiek Energy District
Winneshiek Energy District
Solar Energy Industries Association
BlueGreen Alliance
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
1000 Friends of Iowa
- The Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Iowa | The White House
- BY THE NUMBERS: The Inflation Reduction Act | The White House
- FACT SHEET: How the Inflation Reduction Act Helps Rural Communities | The White House
- Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Initial Guidance | Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury
- IRA Consumer Incentives Fact Sheets | Winneshiek Energy District
- The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: An Iowa Perspective | Winneshiek Energy District
- Inflation Reduction Act: Solar Energy and Energy Storage Provisions Summary | Solar Energy Industries Association
- A User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act | BlueGreen Alliance
- Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Initial Guidance | Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Heartland Environmental Justice Center | The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program
- Flex Your Grants – Leveraging Federal Dollars for Clean Transportation Projects | 1000 Friends of Iowa
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law. It will invest $1.2 trillion into community infrastructure projects over the next decade.
Resources
U.S. DOT
U.S. Department of Energy
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
U.S. Green Building Council
Great Plains Institute
Iowa League of Cities
Statewide Data Report, IRA & IIJA Projects
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Deliver for Iowa | U.S. DOT
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Will Deliver For American Workers, Families and Usher in the Clean Energy Future | U.S. Department of Energy
- Twenty-Eight Resources for Understanding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | Environmental and Energy Study Institute
- 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Resources for schools | U.S. Green Building Council
- Electric Vehicle Programs in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | Great Plains Institute
- Grant Funding Opportunities | Iowa League of Cities
- Iowa at Work | Statewide Data Report, IRA & IIJA Projects
Inflation Reduction Act
In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. The IRA is the largest climate investment in U.S. History, supporting $370 billion in programs that benefit households, businesses, and communities. Implementation of IRA programs would put the country on the path of reducing emissions 40% by 2030.
Opportunity:
Reduce emissions 40% by 2030
- The Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Iowa | The White House
- BY THE NUMBERS: The Inflation Reduction Act | The White House
- FACT SHEET: How the Inflation Reduction Act Helps Rural Communities | The White House
- Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Initial Guidance | Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury
- IRA Consumer Incentives Fact Sheets | Winneshiek Energy District
- The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: An Iowa Perspective | Winneshiek Energy District
- Inflation Reduction Act: Solar Energy and Energy Storage Provisions Summary | Solar Energy Industries Association
- A User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act | BlueGreen Alliance
- Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Initial Guidance | Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Heartland Environmental Justice Center | The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program
- Flex Your Grants – Leveraging Federal Dollars for Clean Transportation Projects | 1000 Friends of Iowa
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law. It will invest $1.2 trillion into community infrastructure projects over the next decade.
Opportunity:
Can we get a % stat for here?
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Deliver for Iowa | U.S. DOT
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Will Deliver For American Workers, Families and Usher in the Clean Energy Future | U.S. Department of Energy
- Twenty-Eight Resources for Understanding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | Environmental and Energy Study Institute
- 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Resources for schools | U.S. Green Building Council
- Electric Vehicle Programs in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | Great Plains Institute
- Grant Funding Opportunities | Iowa League of Cities
- Iowa at Work | Statewide Data Report, IRA & IIJA Projects