Iowa scientists push for more renewable energy to meet growing demands

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 907

Last Updated: 2 days, 21 hours ago

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More than 180 Iowa scientists and sustainability scholars from universities and other organizations across the state have asked Iowans to advocate for the deployment of renewable energy systems to meet growing electricity demand.

The 2026 Iowa climate statement, published Tuesday, says Iowa is at a “fork in the road” with one path continuing to develop renewable energy sources and the other, building new fossil-fuel-generated power plants to meet growing energy demands.

“We have a …

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