Addressing Energy Insecurity in Iowa

In Iowa, the average annual residential energy bill has increased 40% in 10 years, from $1,601 in 2016 to $2,244 in 20251. When households struggle to pay their energy bills and avoid being disconnected from the grid, they may accrue debt, forgo expenses on food, and use space heaters or ovens to warm their homes. These coping strategies can introduce significant physical and financial risks2.

Join UpLift for a Community Conversation about Energy Insecurity in Iowa and what solutions, including ideas born from the ISU CommHEAT Team's local research, can help ensure families have access to meet their basic household energy needs.