Welcome to IAMU's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website.  IAMU assists Iowa's municipal electric and gas utilities in providing cutting-edge energy efficiency programs to their customers.  Below is a listing of our current services.  Contact Jeff Gorrie, Director of Energy Services -  jgorrie@iamu.org or (515) 289-1999 - for more information about these services.

Distributed Generation Toolkit

The Interconnection Toolbox, including model interconnection standards, is designed to help electric utilities navigate  interconnecting distributed generation such as solar or wind.

Energy Efficiency Programs

IAMU offers members several programs to deliver energy efficiency solutions to customers. MunEE Buck$ provides a user-friendly online portal for processing rebates and incentives.We also offer model energy efficiency programs that provide rebates to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.  Model programs include recommended rebate levels, efficiency standards, and marketing materials.  Need something more unique? The IAMU Custom Incentive Program can help you design specific rebates that address your customer’s unique needs.

Energy Efficiency Regulatory Reports

IAMU assists members with energy efficiency regulatory reports including the EIA 861 Schedule 6 and WAPA MIR.

Energy Analysis, Energy Audits, and Community Energy Plans

IAMU Energy Services staff help member utilities and their communities find the best ways to save energy in their communities.  Our experienced staff can help you identify vendors who can audit your facilities and can help your utility manage the process. Services include the B3 Building Benchmarking Program, building energy audits, energy data analysis, and developing community energy plans.

Grant Writing and Administration Services

IAMU staff has extensive experience writing and administering successful grants.  For assistance with identifying grant opportunities and developing applications please contact IAMU Energy Services.

Energy Independence study results (members only)