Bloomfield Energy Independence Project

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has selected Bloomfield as an energy independence demonstration city to help provide an example for Iowa’s 136 municipal utilities. The City has set a target to be electricity independent by 2030​. The state of Iowa has provided funding for the City to pilot a community energy independence planning process, and to create a toolkit that can be replicated by other Iowa communities.

Please scroll down to access additional documents relating to Bloomfield's energy independence pilot project and upcoming community meeting discussions.

This community planning process will last approximately nine months, and will yield two primary results:​

1. An Iowa Community Energy Independence Guide and Toolkit, documenting the planning process for Iowa communities interested in electricity independence, as piloted in Bloomfield​
2. A Roadmap for Energy Independence for Bloomfield, based on community input received throughout the process

Community and stakeholder input will be solicited throughout the project, including one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and community events.

Recent Updates

• Held second community meeting on February 21, 2019.
• New documents available below!
• Provide feedback throughout the process via email eib@cityobloomfield.org

What is Energy Independence?

• Local Energy produced from resources within or close to the community
• Affordable Energy if the community is able to develop projects at low cost or reduce consumption
• Clean Energy, depending on the type of projects the community chooses to develop

The pursuit of energy independence can provide a number of benefits:

• Opportunity for financial benefits to the City, residents, and businesses
• Hedging on future prices of electricity
• Encouraging community self-sufficiency and resiliency
• Recognition for the community as an example to others

Community Meeting

On February 21, 2019, the City of Bloomfield held its second public community workshop for the Bloomfield Energy Independence Planning Project.