Providing for a study of excess energy production by electric power generating facilities

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill directs the Iowa utilities commission (commission) to conduct a study that examines whether, during any certain time of day, electric power generating facilities are on average producing more energy than the amount necessary to provide electric service to customers. If the commission finds a certain time of day when electric power generating facilities are on average producing more energy than the amount necessary to provide electric service to customers, the bill directs the commission to examine the feasibility of providing the excess energy for free to residents of Iowa at that certain time of the day for the purpose of energy storage for individual consumption.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text