Fairness in Solar Energy Production & Distribution

May 1, 2016 by Mark Hefflinger
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BACKGROUND Iowa is the leading state in the nation in wind energy production, and will soon see 40% of its electricity generated by wind power. But we have a long way to go with solar energy. Now is the time for bold leadership to move solar forward, while ensuring that homeowners, small businesses and entrepreneurs are treated fairly and have a place at the table when it comes to policy decisions affecting the expansion of clean solar and energy in Iowa. Billionaire Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Continue reading →

We mobilize unlikely alliances to protect the land and water

April 30, 2016 by Mark Hefflinger
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Face it. In Iowa these days, policy making is dominated by big money that cares only about the corporate bottom line. It didn’t use to be this way. You don’t have to be that old to recall a time when a majority of Iowa’s elected leaders were independent thinkers, beholden to the people who elected them. Iowa’s political landscape is dominated by extreme ideas and policies that protect big business and special interests, instead of fight for our families, our land, our water and our Continue reading →

Climate Emergency Caucus

January 11, 2016 by Ed Fallon
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Climate change and the Dakota Access Pipeline have been second-tier conversations in the 2016 presidential campaign. We’ve got three weeks to change that, and with your help, it can happen. Spread the word. And mark your calendars for the: Climate Emergency Caucus Friday, January 29, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Auditorium of DMPS Central Campus 1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa theclimatemobilization.org/caucus Facebook: Climate Emergency Caucus Meet and Greet with The Climate Mobilization Founders Friday, January 29, 2016 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Ritual Cafe 1301 Continue reading →