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43 1990 February 1, 2003, a plan for the development,
44 management, and efficient utilization of all energy
45 resources in the state. The plan shall evaluate
46 existing energy utilization with regard to energy
47 efficiency and shall evaluate the future energy needs
48 of the state. The plan shall include but is not
49 limited to the following elements:
50 a. The historical use and distribution of energy
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1 in Iowa.
2 b. The growth rate of energy consumption in Iowa.
3 c. A projection of Iowa's energy needs at a
4 minimum of ten, twenty, and thirty years into the
5 future.
6 d. The impact of meeting Iowa's energy needs on
7 the economy of the state.
8 e. The impact of meeting Iowa's energy needs on
9 the environment of the state.
10 f. An evaluation of alternative sources and uses
11 of energy.
12 g. Legislative recommendations that may be
13 necessary as a basis for the development of a state
14 policy for the development and efficient utilization
15 of on energy resources.
16 h. An evaluation of the ability of existing laws
17 and regulations surrounding the utilization of to
18 address future needs regarding energy resources.
19 The department commission shall develop the plan
20 with the assistance of, and in consultation with, the
21 utilities board within the department of commerce,
22 representatives of the energy industry, economic
23 interests, the public, and other interested parties.
24 The department commission shall submit a report to the
25 general assembly concerning the status and
26 implementation of the plan on a biennial basis. The
27 biennial update shall contain an evaluation of all
28 state energy programs including expected versus actual
29 benefits and forecasts of future energy demand in
30 Iowa.
31 2. Identify a state facility in the state to be
32 used as a marketing tool to promote energy
33 conservation by providing a showcase for the
34 department commission to demonstrate energy
35 efficiency.
36 3. The department commission shall exchange
37 information with other states on energy and especially
38 on the allocation of fuel and shall request all
39 information necessary to determine the reasonableness
40 of any reduction of Iowa's fuel allocation, or the
41 reasonableness of any increase in prices of any type
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