Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Companion bills in Iowa would authorize community solar programs in the state. (Photo by Robert Zullo/ States Newsroom) Companion ...

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Proponents argue that these small generators could lower household electricity bills for a relatively low upfront cost.

Companion bills that would encourage small-scale solar energy generation across Iowa by establishing a community solar program advanced last Thursday from subcommittees in the Iowa House and Senate.