Each utility in Iowa offers
an energy efficiency program. The
program offerings include energy audits and rebates on the purchase of energy
efficient appliances, water heaters, and furnaces.
A bill was recently
introduced in the Iowa Senate that would gut those programs for all utilities
in the state.
We all win with these energy
efficiency programs.
·
Energy efficiency
programs reduce the need for the utilities to build expensive new power plants
which keeps costs to consumers like us low.
New power plants are expensive and result in increased costs on your
utility bills.
·
Your own costs
are reduced by the rebates when you buy an energy efficient appliance, as well
as reduced costs on your utility bills.
·
Installing
efficient appliances and efficient furnaces reduces the amount of polluting
emissions.
The most economical and
cleanest method of meeting our energy needs is through increased conservation
and efficiency. That is why SSB3078
should be rejected.
Tell your State Senator that
you want him or her to oppose SSB3078.
The three Senators who are on
the Ways and Means subcommittee who will review the bill are
Additional members of the
Ways and Means committee are