> From: Press Release from Iowa Governor's Office 
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> To: Press Release from the Governor's Office
> Subject: MEDIA ADVISORY: ENERGY MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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> OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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> Governor Chet Culver * Lt. Governor Patty Judge
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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> October 9, 2007
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> Contact:Tommi Makila
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> Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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> 515-281-3142
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> *** Media Advisory ***
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> ENERGY MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC INPUT
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> (DES MOINES) - The newly formed Office of Energy Independence will host 
four meetings across the state to gather input from the public for the Iowa 
Energy Independence Plan. The purpose of the Energy Independence Plan is to outline 
strategies for Iowa to achieve energy independence by year 2025.
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> "We want to gather input from as many Iowans as possible. We need to hear 
from a diverse group of people and stakeholders in order to come up with a bold 
and achievable energy plan," said Roya Stanley, Director of the Office of 
Energy Independence.
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> Each meeting will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The meeting agenda will 
consist of a brief overview of the purpose of the Iowa Power Fund and some of 
the ideas being considered for the first annual Energy Independence Plan that is 
due December 14, 2007. OEI will be looking for input from interested parties 
regarding:
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> * How Iowa can produce more of its own energy needs 
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> * How OEI can help Iowans reduce their energy usage 
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> * How the Iowa Power Fund can wisely invest $100 million over the next four 
years to help us be more energy independent
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> * How environmental protection and sustainability should be included in our 
energy plan
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> * How OEI can continue to engage the public in helping to achieve these 
goals
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> * How best to reduce state greenhouse gas emissions
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> * How to improve Iowa's economy through energy efficiency and renewable 
energy 
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> Schedule for the energy meetings:
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> - Thursday, October 18: State Historical Building Auditorium, Des Moines
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> - Monday, October 22: North Ridge Pavilion (2250 Holiday Road), Coralville
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> - Thursday, October 25: Iowa Western Community College, Looft Hall 
Auditorium, Council Bluffs
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> - Monday, October 29: Iowa Central Community College, Career Education 
Building, Rooms 108-110, Fort Dodge
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> Those who are unable to attend one of the meetings, but would like to 
provide input for the Iowa Energy Independence Plan, please send comments by 
October 30, 2007 to: Tommi Makila, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 East 
9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319; or email to [log in to unmask] 
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