Fortnightly Magazine - August 2019

A Day at the Iowa Utilities Board

Unique conversations

The PUF team traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, the home of the Iowa Utilities Board, which got its start in 1878 as the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners, and later the Iowa State Commerce Commission.

Chair Geri Huser

A Day at the Iowa Utilities Board

"Social media and technology have brought an awareness to Iowans that they can participate in this regulatory process."

Board Member Richard Lozier Jr.

A Day at the Iowa Utilities Board

"We’re trying to build a long-term strategy NARUC can focus toward helping Commissioners, educating Commissioners, making sure they can do their jobs to the best of their abilities."

Board Member Nick Wagner

A Day at the Iowa Utilities Board

"Initially, Iowa didn’t see a lot of opposition to wind development. We’ve started to see more opposition. In the next five years, we’ll probably see more opposition if wind development continues as it has."

Iowa Utilities Board Legal Team

A Day at the Iowa Utilities Board

"If there is something new coming in, we ensure it complies with statute and Board rules, and identify for the general counsel if issues need to be addressed further or resolved by the Board."
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