Iowa IUC News

LIHEAP Heating Assistance Applications Due April 30

The Iowa Utilities Commission announced that low-income Iowans have until April 30, 2026 to apply for heating bill assistance through the LIHEAP program. The annual winter moratorium on utility disconnections has ended, and the notice details disconnection notice requirements including 12-day advance written notice, landlord notification rules, and customer rights under Iowa Administrative Code provisions 199 IAC 19.4(15), 20.4(15), and 27.4(2).

National Safe Digging Month promotes calling 811

The Iowa Utilities Commission recognizes April 2026 as National Safe Digging Month, reminding Iowans that contacting 811 to have underground utilities marked before digging is required by Iowa Code Chapter 480. An estimated 60 million American households plan digging projects annually, yet roughly one in six homeowners skip the utility location step. The IUC encourages submitting Iowa One Call tickets at least 48 hours before any excavation.

IUC Supports Fix a Leak Week

The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) is supporting the EPA's Fix a Leak Week, March 16-22, 2026. The initiative encourages Iowans to identify and repair water leaks in their homes to promote water efficiency and conservation.

Iowa Utilities Commission Monthly Meeting Canceled

The Iowa Utilities Commission has canceled its monthly meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 15, 2026. Interested parties can view the agency's full calendar online.

NARUC Federal-State Collaborative Meeting on Load Growth and Affordability

Iowa Utilities Board Chair Sarah Martz attended a NARUC Federal-State Collaborative meeting on February 11, 2026, to discuss load growth and its impact on affordability. The meeting focused on state and regional approaches to managing costs amidst accelerating AI-driven demand.

Iowa Utilities Commission Decision on ITC Midwest Electric Transmission Line

The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has issued a final decision and electric transmission line franchise to ITC Midwest LLC for a project spanning four counties. The decision approves the construction of 345 kV and 161 kV electric transmission lines, estimated at $221 million, and grants eminent domain over a specific parcel.

Iowa Utilities Commission Supports Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month

The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) is supporting the observance of November as Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Month. The notice highlights the risks of CO poisoning and provides prevention tips for residents and businesses.