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Electric Munis: Iowa Grid Resilience Fund Grant Window Open Now!

Posted By IAMU, Monday, January 8, 2024

The application window for the Iowa Grid Resilience Fund is now open. The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2024.

To learn more about the grant, visit the following links:

General Information:
https://www.iowaeda.com/iowa-grid-resilience-fund/

Grant application portal (IowaGrants.gov)
https://www.iowagrants.gov/index.do
(sign in and search for “Resilience”)

There was a webinar on the Iowa Grid Resilience Fund at the end of 2023 (link below):
Iowa Grid Resilience Fund Webinar-20231218_210445-Meeting Recording.mp4

Webinar Slides:

iowa_grid_resilience_fund_12_18_23_slides.pdf

Download File

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EECBG Program Guidance is Released for Iowa

Posted By IAMU, Monday, January 8, 2024

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program webpage is now available on IEDA’s website. Along with the webpage launch, there is a policies and procedures handbook available in the “Resources” section of the webpage with further details. Click the below link for more details.

Link: https://www.iowaeda.com/iowa-energy-office/energy-block-grant/

Here’s some highlights:
The grant is estimated to open in January 2024

Eligible projects - The funding provided through this program may be used to implement a wide range of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures.
Community fund
- Eligible entities – cities and local governments
Innovation Fund
- Eligible entities – cities, counties, nonprofits, or for profit entities in Iowa.
Timelines:

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Reminder: Post Your 300A by February 1, 2024

Posted By IAMU, Monday, January 8, 2024

It’s that time of year again! Time to review your OSHA 300 log entries for accuracy and post the completed and certified 300A form. Make sure that each 300 log entry has a corresponding 301 form that has the required information entered. If you have a recordkeeping question message Margret Meade at mmeade@iamu.org or call 515.210.6617

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IAMU Energy Conference Registration is Open!

Posted By IAMU, Monday, January 8, 2024

CLICK HERE to see the full agenda and get registered!

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Electronic Recordkeeping Rule Update!

Posted By IAMU, Monday, January 8, 2024

Effective January 1, 2024, OSHA will require establishments with 100 or more employees in certain high-hazard industries to electronically submit information from their Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report to OSHA once a year. These submissions are in addition to submission of Form 300A-Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

These are the specific NAICS codes that have the potential to affect a limited number of Iowa’s municipalities. Remember, you must enter all 300 and 301 information in the electronic recordkeeping system with 100 or more employees in that specific NAICS: