Study: Iowa is at an energy crossroads due to fast-rising power demand

Scientists say Iowa at 'fork in the road' as electricity demand grows

Scientists urge Iowa to retain its predominantly renewable power supply as demand increases pressure for fossil fuels.

Iowa scientists push for more renewable energy to meet growing demands

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,…

2026 Iowa climate statement calls for renewable energy generation

The 2026 Iowa climate statement is out — and this year, scientists are focusing on how the state can meet its growing demand for electricity.The statement says

Study: Iowa is at an energy crossroads due to fast-rising power demand

Electricity demand in Iowa is growing like never before, and a study says that’s largely due to the proliferation of data centers for AI and cloud computing. The 16th annual Iowa Climate Statement is being released by a group of more than 180 scientists and sustainability scholars from 31 Iowa colleges, universities and other institutions. Dave […]

Surging electricity demand from AI data centers puts Iowa at an energy crossroads

Researchers urge continued wind and solar investment over fossil fuels.

Iowa Climate Statement 2026 report details need for sustainable energy sources

The Iowa Climate Statement has advised the state of Iowa to continue its usage of renewable energy sources and to avoid the use of non-renewable energy sources in the face of a growing need for power in the state. The 16th annual meeting was a collaborative research project including over 180 climate and environmental researchers...