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The cheapest energy is the energy we do not have to create. This is why energy efficiency is so important in Iowa’s energy management plans. Energy efficiency reduces the consumption of energy, which results in a decrease of energy-generated environmental impacts and significantly reduces a business’s energy costs.

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The Potential Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that have become increasingly popular over the last several decades. They…

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Energy Savings Made Simple: What is An Energy Audit?

You hear that your business could benefit from an energy audit, but what does that actually look like? Instead of guessing…

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Iowa small businesses once…

The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program for Iowa Small Businesses, developed by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at…

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Meet the Environmental Assistance Team

Here at the IWRC, we have five amazing team members ready to help your business dot your "I"s and cross your "T"s so you can…

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IWRC goes on the road as fall conference season gets underway

Autumn in Iowa brings a welcoming crispness to the air and an abundance of color and stunning views. It makes it really hard…

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PRESS RELEASE: Air…

In partnership with the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa, the Midwest Air Source Heat Pump (…

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Conference Season is in Full Swing for the IWRC

The first quarter of 2024 is a busy time for IWRC staff with conferences and professional development opportunities. Learn…

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IWRC Now Offering Free Energy Assessments

Leaks in a compressed air system can result in significant energy loss, and potentially cost a business thousands of dollars…

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PRESS RELEASE: IWRC to Host Second Annual Energy Trends Workshop

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - After a successful inaugural event in 2022, the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC), in partnership with…

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How One Iowa Company Discovered Thousands of Dollars In Energy…

Energy efficiency is vital to Iowa’s energy management plan and it reduces the amount of energy consumed. For a business,…

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