Iowa governor may decide on bill to limit energy efficiency spending

Energy News Network: An Iowa bill that could gut energy efficiency programs and potentially penalize some solar customers appears likely to land on the governor’s desk.

The Iowa House of Representatives debated S.F. 2311 overnight Thursday before passing it 52-42 about 5 a.m. Friday. The state Senate already approved an earlier version and is expected to sign-off on the House amendments.

The legislation would cap spending on utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs at a level substantially below what is currently spent, and it apparently would allow utilities to charge higher fixed fees on customers with solar panels.

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