Iowa Code
Chapter 476 - PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATION
Section 476.82 - Exemption — energy efficiency.

476.82 Exemption — energy efficiency.
Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit a public utility from participating in or conducting energy efficiency projects or programs established or approved by the board or required by statute. A public utility participating in or conducting energy efficiency projects or programs established or approved by the board or required by statute shall not be subject to the provisions of sections 476.80 and 476.81 for those energy efficiency projects or programs.
89 Acts, ch 103, §13; 2014 Acts, ch 1026, §143

Structure Iowa Code

Iowa Code

Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES

Chapter 476 - PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATION

Section 476.1 - Applicability of authority.

Section 476.1A - Applicability of authority — certain electric utilities.

Section 476.1B - Applicability of authority — municipally owned utilities.

Section 476.1C - Applicability of authority — certain gas utilities.

Section 476.1D - Regulation and deregulation of communications services.

Section 476.2 - Board powers and rules — utility’s Iowa office.

Section 476.3 - Complaints — investigation — refunds.

Section 476.4 - Tariffs filed.

Section 476.4A - Exemption from tariff filings for telephone utilities.

Section 476.5 - Adherence to schedules.

Section 476.6 - Changes in rates, charges, schedules, and regulations — supply and cost review — water costs for fire protection — energy efficiency.

Section 476.6A - Alternate energy production facilities — notification requirements.

Section 476.7 - Application by utility for review.

Section 476.8 - Utility charges and service.

Section 476.9 - Accounts rendered to board.

Section 476.10 - Investigations — expense — appropriation.

Section 476.10A - Funding for Iowa energy center and center for global and regional environmental research.

Section 476.10B - Energy-efficient building.

Section 476.11 - Telephone toll connections.

Section 476.12 - Rehearings before board.

Section 476.13 - Judicial review.

Section 476.14 - Violations stopped.

Section 476.15 - Extent of jurisdiction.

Section 476.16 - Annual report.

Section 476.17 - Peak-load energy conservation.

Section 476.18 - Impermissible charges.

Section 476.19 - Construction of statutes.

Section 476.20 - Disconnection limited — notice — moratorium — deposits.

Section 476.21 - Discrimination prohibited.

Section 476.22 - Definition.

Section 476.23 - Electric service conflicts — certificates of authority.

Section 476.24 - Electric utility service area maps.

Section 476.25 - Assigned service areas — electric utilities — legislative policy.

Section 476.26 - Effect of incorporation, annexation, or consolidation.

Section 476.27 - Public utility crossing — railroad rights-of-way.

Section 476.29 - Certificates for providing local telecommunications services.

Section 476.31 - Continuing audit of operation.

Section 476.32 - Review of annual reports.

Section 476.33 - Rules governing hearings.

Section 476.41 - Purpose.

Section 476.42 - Definitions.

Section 476.43 - Rates for alternate energy production facilities.

Section 476.44 - Exceptions.

Section 476.44A - Trading of credits.

Section 476.45 - Exemption from excess capacity.

Section 476.46 - Alternate energy revolving loan program.

Section 476.46A - Energy infrastructure revolving loan program.

Section 476.47 - Alternate energy purchase programs.

Section 476.48 - Small wind innovation zone program.

Section 476.49 - Billing methods for distributed generation customers.

Section 476.51 - Civil penalty.

Section 476.52 - Management efficiency.

Section 476.53 - Electric generating and transmission facilities.

Section 476.53A - Renewable electric power generation.

Section 476.54 - Delayed payment charges.

Section 476.55 - Complaint of antitrust activities.

Section 476.56 - Energy costs provided.

Section 476.57 - Limitations on use of ADAD equipment — penalty.

Section 476.58 - Safety of distributed generation facilities — disconnection device required — rules.

Section 476.62 - Energy-efficient lighting required.

Section 476.63 - Energy efficiency programs.

Section 476.65 - Energy audits.

Section 476.66 - Customer contribution fund.

Section 476.71 - Purpose.

Section 476.72 - Definitions.

Section 476.73 - Affiliate records.

Section 476.74 - Affiliate information required to be filed.

Section 476.75 - Audits required.

Section 476.76 - Reorganization defined.

Section 476.77 - Time and standards for review.

Section 476.78 - Cross-subsidization prohibited.

Section 476.79 - Provision of nonutility service.

Section 476.80 - Additional requirements.

Section 476.81 - Audit required.

Section 476.82 - Exemption — energy efficiency.

Section 476.83 - Complaints.

Section 476.84 - Water, sanitary sewer, and storm water utilities — acquisitions — advance ratemaking.

Section 476.86 - Definitions.

Section 476.87 - Certification of competitive natural gas providers.

Section 476.91 - Alternative operator services.

Section 476.95 - Internet protocol-enabled service and voice over internet protocol service — regulation.

Section 476.95A - Annual registration for telecommunications service providers.

Section 476.95B - Applicability of authority.

Section 476.96 - Definitions.

Section 476.97 - Price regulation.

Section 476.98 - Earnings calculation and report.

Section 476.99 - Additional price regulation plan provisions.

Section 476.100 - Prohibited acts.

Section 476.101 - Local exchange competition.

Section 476.102 - Universal service.

Section 476.103 - Unauthorized change in service — civil penalty.

Section 476.104 - Severability.