Iowa Energy Center Lecture Series: MidAmerican Energy Company's Commitment to Wind Energy in Iowa
| Date/Time: | Thursday, 21 Nov 2013 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
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| Location: | Cardinal Room, Memorial Union |
| URL: | http://www.iowaenergycenter.org/event/io...re-series/ |
| Phone: | 515-965-7055 |
| Channel: | Research |
| Categories: | Lectures |
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By 2016, wind power will make up nearly 40% of MidAmerican Energy's generating capacity. The presentation will cover how MidAmerican, working with state regulators, the Office of Consumer Advocate and other Iowa stakeholders, developed the regulatory environment that resulted in over 3,000 MW being built in Iowa that has led to significant economic development and reduction in carbon intensity. Discussion will include how this was accomplished while keeping Iowa electric rates competitive on a Midwest and national basis.
Dean Crist is Vice President of Regulation at MidAmerican Energy Company. Crist has been with MidAmerican for more than 25 years. His responsibilities include oversight of the regulation, legislative affairs and energy efficiency, input on regulatory and legislative strategies, and coordination of ratemaking efforts for the company.
Prior to his current position, Crist was responsible for the financial and operating performance of MidAmerican's generating and transmission assets. Crist also managed the gas and electric wholesale trading organization for MidAmerican. He joined the company in 1987 as an electric supply planner. Prior to joining MidAmerican Energy, Crist was employed by two consulting engineering firms for nine years in various engineering and marketing management positions. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University.