***DON’T LET THE UTILITIES MONOPOLIZE THE SUN***
Click here to send an email to your Iowa representative to oppose HF 669 a bill championed by MidAmerican Energy. Use this action alert to tell them to oppose House File 669. On March 18, the Senate passed the Sunshine Tax that will allow investor-owned utilities to monopolize the sun if it becomes law.
We have a real chance in the House to stop this Sunshine Tax attempting to end net metering as we know it.
We must keep up the pressure to preserve net metering and customer-owned energy generation. We became a leader in wind energy under the current rules. There is no reason to change the rules now as our state invests in solar energy development.
We believe being present and raising your voice is powerful. In order to prepare for the session, it is important to know your representatives. Click here and enter your address to identify your State Senator and Representative. You will also find contact information, committee information, sponsored legislation, and other helpful information.
It’s your right, as a citizen of the state, to personally lobby your legislators. You don’t need special permission to make your voice heard and your views known. Click here for tips to help you through the process.
Policy Priorities
The mission of Iowa Interfaith Power & Light is to inspire and equip people of faith to become leaders finding solutions to climate change. We do this by helping congregations become models of energy efficiency, utilize renewable energy, and lead by showing strong examples of stewardship of creation. We also do this by addressing systemic issues—social attitudes, political policies, and community practices—that contribute to climate change. Iowa IPL advocates for energy policies that encourage a transition to 100% clean energy in Iowa, reduce greenhouse gas pollution, protect the health, beauty, and integrity of creation, and support the health of human communities. Click here for our 2017 climate and energy priorities.
