IA ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for Iowa
Iowa experienced a devastating derecho in 2020 that caused widespread, prolonged outages. The state faces ongoing risks from severe storms and tornadoes.
Iowa Grid Reliability
Reliability
6/10
Low Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
0.7
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
6
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
12.7¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02
Primary Outage Risks in Iowa
Derecho storms
Tornadoes
Ice storms
Flooding
Iowa Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Iowa Incentives & Rebates
Iowa previously offered a 15% state solar tax credit (expired 2024 for residential). Property tax exemption for solar. Net metering available. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.
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