New tenant at BECON is working to help
the rural poor
In April 2010, Renewable Fuel Products (RFP) moved into the Iowa Energy Center’s Biomass Energy CONversion facility (BECON) in Nevada, Iowa to complete work creating small-scale and easy-to-use equipment for converting vegetable oils directly into diesel fuel. The converted fuel, also known as biofuel or renewable diesel fuel, can replace the more commonly used petroleum diesel fuel.
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Alternate Energy Revolving Loan Program
awarded funds for 2010
The popular Alternate Energy Revolving Loan program (AERLP) continues to receive funding from the Iowa State Legislature.
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Exterior lighting demonstration and design
Typically, the absence of exterior lighting rather than its efficiency or cost savings receives the most attention from people. For example, a poorly lit parking garage makes most of us uncomfortable. But as energy efficiency becomes more important in our economic environment, many cities, businesses, campuses and retail stores are noticing the impact exterior lighting has on their bottom line. Read More »
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New communications manager joins
the Energy Center
 Communications manager Kathleen Harrison is the newest member of the Energy Center team. Ms. Harrison brings with her a diverse cultural background and experience in advertising and design. Read More »
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The Iowa Energy Center turns 20!
The framers of the Iowa Energy Efficiency act formed the Iowa Energy Center in 1990 and determined that the Center would “conduct and sponsor research related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy education and demonstration.” Twenty years later, the Iowa Energy Center continues to follow this mandate.
To celebrate the Center’s achievements and Iowa’s progress in renewable energy and energy efficiency, we will be planning a 20th anniversary conference. To find out how you can be a part of this important milestone, please contact Kathleen Harrison, communications manager.
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