Articles Tagged: Iowa Utilities Commission

For the first time in two years, the three-person state panel that regulates Iowa’s public utilities held a general, public meeting — and Iowa landowners who are opposed to a hazardous liquid pipeline and have been critical of the panel’s approval of the project did not miss the opportunity.

County ordinances in Iowa that restrict the placement of carbon dioxide pipelines are overruled by the authority of state and federal regulators and cannot be enforced, a federal appeals court decided Thursday.

Several Republicans in the Iowa House have been highly critical of the way the current chair handled the commission’s review and approval of the involuntary taking of land with compensation to build a carbon dioxide pipeline across the state.

Also in the Capitol Notebook: Iowa Senate Republicans approve work requirements for Medicaid recipients

MidAmerican Energy has asked Iowa regulators to approve the addition a small charge to customers’ natural gas bills. If approved by the Iowa Utilities Commission, the charge would add about 17 cents to customers’ average monthly bills.

After years of House Republicans taking the lead, Senate Republicans have introduced sweeping legislation that would address pipeline regulations and landowner rights

Also, Iowa House Republicans advanced a series of bills addressing carbon capture pipelines and landowner rights

Proponent objects to Iowa permit given carbon capture pipeline

Alliant is evaluating next steps after clearing initial hurdle

Utility disconnections may have began as soon as last Monday. But there are options for continued financial help.