Iowa Energy & Biofuels Government Affairs

Iowa is the nation’s leading producer of ethanol and biodiesel, and state policy plays a major role in how renewable fuels, energy infrastructure and utilities grow. High Yield Strategies helps renewable fuel producers, energy companies, fuel retailers and associations navigate Iowa government and advance policies that support their work.

Experience at the Center of Iowa Biofuels Policy

Before founding HYS, Jake Swanson served as Governor Kim Reynolds’ lead agriculture and energy policy adviser. In that role he worked on House File 2128, the landmark 2022 biofuels law that made Iowa the first state in the nation to adopt an E15 standard and expanded access to higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel. The bill passed the Iowa House 81–13 and the Iowa Senate 42–3.

“Jake Swanson was incredible in making sure we got the biofuels bill across the finish line. He put a lot of work into it, and I was grateful for his efforts in helping get that done.” — Governor Kim Reynolds

Jake also worked directly with the leadership of the Iowa Utilities Commission, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Economic Development Authority/Iowa Finance Authority, agencies that shape energy, environmental and infrastructure decisions across the state.

Energy & Biofuels Issues We Work On

  • Ethanol and biodiesel policy, including access to higher blends

  • Renewable fuel infrastructure programs for fuel retailers

  • Fuel tax policy and incentives for renewable fuels

  • Energy infrastructure and utility regulation

  • Emerging energy and agricultural technologies

  • Natural resources and environmental regulation

Recent Biofuels Wins

Iowa biofuels wins HYS has been part of include the 2022 biofuels law and 2024 legislation that increased annual funding for the Iowa Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program from $10 million to $14 million, helping fuel retailers upgrade equipment to offer more ethanol and biodiesel.

How HYS Helps Energy Companies

Featured clients in infrastructure and utilities include Next Gen Highways and Wapello Rural Water Association. Because renewable fuels are closely tied to farming, our agriculture government affairs work often goes hand in hand with energy policy.

Need an Iowa biofuels or energy lobbyist? Email info@hystrategies.com, call 641-799-5094 or use the form below.

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