Slated for September 25 at ISU’s Reiman Gardens, the Iowa School Energy Conference, presented by Energy Association of Iowa Schools, will feature some of the most talented and experienced speakers in Iowa’s clean energy space. With emphasis on How Do These Policies, Practices, and Opportunities Impact Schools?, speakers will discuss clean energy incentives, new technologies, improving budget predictability, and more. Finally, attendees will have the opportunity to attend a tour of the Alliant Energy/ISU Solar Farm.
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Direct Pay of Clean Energy Incentives—Steve Guyer, Iowa Environmental Council
Did you know that schools can now receive direct payment instead of tax credits that didn’t help schools?
The Inflation Reduction Act provides for the direct payment of clean energy incentives to schools. With Federal incentives available through 2032, Steve Guyer will discuss why every Iowa school district should be developing an energy management plan to maximize the available incentives. When combined with other incentives and a favorable net-metering policy, the time to act is now to meet your school district’s future energy requirements predictably and cost-effectively.
About Steve Guyer
An Iowa native with a J.D. from the University of Iowa, a B.A. in Physics from the University of Northern Iowa, and an A.A. in Electronics Engineering from Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo, Steve is the Energy Policy Council for IEC and owner of GWA International, a solar installation company based in Altoona. Steve held several key environmental positions with Iowa utilities, analyzing environmental laws and impacts and providing counsel on environmental compliance, among other critical duties.
Why Electrify? What’s in It for Schools and Communities? –Jacob Serfling of Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition
Iowa school districts are working hard to reduce operating costs and increase student learning. Learn how electrification can help through new technologies and predictable budgeting. Bonus results include positioning schools to benefit from renewable energy while decarbonizing Iowa!
About Jacob Serfling
The Director of Building Decarbonization Policy + Projects for the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition, Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Iowa. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Iowa Market Leadership Advisory Board and has previously been a member of the City of Des Moines Energy Benchmarking Task Force and the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency’s planning committee.
Win with State of Iowa Energy Programs—Amber Buckingham of the Iowa Economic Development Authority
A lot of acronyms are flying around (i.e. TREC, EECBG, IRA), but which of them can decrease school energy costs? Hear how state-based programs on the horizon can help schools train future workers in the energy industry, fund efficiency improvements, and tie into future electrification.
About Amber Buckingham
Amber Buckingham is a program manager with the Iowa Energy Office, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The Energy Office manages a diverse mix of state, federal and utility-funded programs and initiatives that provide energy-economic benefits for Iowa’s citizens, businesses, and organizations. Her previous roles include managing the energy efficiency portfolio for an investor-owned utility and working with an energy efficiency implementation contractor.