Clayton County Energy District

The nonprofit Clayton County Energy District (CCED) strengthens our community by leading, implementing, and accelerating the INCLUSIVE & LOCAL transition to clean energy use.

By putting boots on the ground in Clayton County:

We positively affect the local economy by reducing energy costs.

We slow climate change by promoting wise energy use.

We include everyone.

CCED News

Local Farmer Increases Profits with Energy Efficiency

Local farmer Alex Schaefers, owner of his family farm since 1990, recently took advantage of a Rural Energy for America […]

Meuser Lumber Reduces Costs With Solar

Meuser Lumber, located in Guttenberg, IA and locally owned for the last 80 years, recently took advantage of a Clean […]

Solar on the RISE: Non-Profit Wins Through Direct Pay

RISE Ltd., a small non-profit organization in Northeast Iowa, has provided services to adults and children with intellectual disabilities, mental […]

Thank You to Outgoing CCED Vice Chair Randy Lenth

The Clayton County Energy District extends appreciation to Randy Lenth for his service on the Board since 2018. Randy brought […]

CCED Attends 2025 REAMP Annual Meeting

This September Clayton County Energy District (CCED) Coordinator Kelsi Davis and Board member Jessica Engelking attended the 2025 REAMP annual […]

Honoring Ron Kaiser – Founding Board Member and Advocate for Local Energy and Conservation

The Clayton County Energy District (CCED) extends our heartfelt gratitude to Ron Kaiser of Garnavillo for his years of leadership […]

Energy Districts are at the
INTERSECTION OF
CLEAN ENERGY PROSPERITY & CLIMATE STEWARDSHIP

Our “boots on the ground” implementation, community engagement, educational outreach, and advocacy strengthen our local economy and the health of our community.

In 2024 we have:

Provided expert guidance to Clayton County non-taxable entities and helped access Inflation Reduction Act direct payment opportunities for renewable energy projects
Provided expert guidance to Clayton County non-taxable entities and helped access Inflation Reduction Act direct payment opportunities for renewable energy projects
Facilitated a $187K State Energy Office grant for the Guttenberg Flood Pump House project.
Launched energy coaching "Train the Trainer" session during future Volga Library walk through.
Delivered Smart Outlet Checkout program to all county libraries & provided clean energy education to younger patrons.
Promoted EV infrastructure and fast charging opportunities at Brown’s Elkader.
Partnered with Clayton County Conservation to coordinate CCED efforts at the Osborne Nature Center, including a Clean Energy Transition event for Earth Day.
Assisted Monona, Garber, Luana, Marquette, Garnavillo, and Volga in filing resolutions with the Iowa Utilities Commission opposing Alliant Energy’s massive rate hike.
Invited local HVAC contractors and electricians to a heat pump training workshop.
Co-hosted a Clean Energy Forum in Postville on how Energy Districts are strengthening communities.