Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Additional Resources

  • One Stop Shop to Reduce Farm Energy Use -  This web page created by the Farm Energy Working Group has information and links to help farmers see how other Iowa farmers have reduced fossil fuel use on their farms and replaced it with energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy from on the farm when possible.  Farmers will also find ideas for funding, utility rebates, energy audit companies and much more.
     
  • The Iowa Energy Center was created by the Iowa General Assembly and signed into law in 1990, and is administered through Iowa State University. The Energy Center’s goal is to serve Iowans through reliable, objective tools and information. Whether you are a homeowner, student, architect, researcher, engineer, building operation and manufacturing professional or business owner, we provide resources to serve your needs as energy consumers and innovators. Website
     
  • The ISU Extension Farm Energy Initiative addresses on-farm energy efficiency issues in Iowa, and is a joint program of ISU Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Energy Center. The website has links to a number of publications, articles, a blog and other resources.
     
  • ISU Farm Energy Conservation and Efficiency Task Force is sponsored by the Iowa Energy Center. This partnership combines the knowledge and resources of ISU Extension, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, utility providers, stakeholders, and rural outreach organizations in Iowa.