Utilities face off with contractors over cross subsidizing
Iowa contractors claim investor owned utilities use non utility funds to enter heating and cooling services. The Iowa Senate approved an amendment banning such cross subsidizing after July 1, with pre July contracts still legal. Utilities debate impacts while firms like People's Gas and Mid-American weigh future tech opportunities.
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Collin Dorman
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Senate
Senate
House
People’s Gas
Susan Walter
People’s
Utilicorp United Inc
Kansas City
Manchester
Dyersville
Anamosa
Monticello
Springville
Dubuque
Iowa City
Mike Deggendorf
People’s Iowa
Frank Smith
Iowa Alliance For Fair Competition
Deggendorf
Walter
Mid-American
Jim Howard
Gas Administration Services
Utilities Board chair rejects contractor cross subsidization claims
Iowa Utilities Board chair Lian Thoms rejects contractor charges that utilities subsidize non-utility work with ratepayer funds. He notes cross-subsidization concerns but says the issues differ from energy efficiency debates. The board opposes linking amendments to the energy bill and cites prior talks with contractors.
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Dale Kueter
Lian Thoms
Iowa Utilities Board
Thoms
Iowa
Senate
Utilities Board
Branstad Eyes Medicaid Recovery From Tobacco Firms
Gov Branstad backs exploring state lawsuit against tobacco companies to recoup Medicaid costs for smoking related illness. Iowa House vote rejects compelled action. Brammer cites Texas suit and potential multi state recovery. Brammer seeks higher penalties on retailers selling to minors.
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Branstad
Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
Iowa House
Tom Miller
Tobacco
Terry Branstad
House
Phil Brammer
Phil Brammer, D
Cedar Rapids
Brammer
Texas
Iowa
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