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Energy Burden = annual utility bills ÷ annual income

An energy burden rate above 6% is considered high

Clayton County Energy Burden Facts & Analysis

CCED News

Calling All Local Skilled Workers: Join CCED’s Energy Coaching & Auditing Program

Local county clean energy districts focus on strengthening their community by leading, implementing, and accelerating the inclusive transition to clean energy...

IOWA LEGISLATORS: Walk Away From a Very Bad Energy Bill

IOWA LEGISLATORS: Walk Away From a Very Bad Energy Bill

“Know when to walk away … Know when to run.” Kenny Rogers (and songwriter Don Schlitz) had it right –...

Energy Technical Assistance Available Through EECBG Funds!

Energy Technical Assistance Available Through EECBG Funds!

The Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) posted a helpful introduction to CITIES, COUNTIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, and LOW-INCOME MULTIFAMILY HOUSING...

Power Up Your Projects: EECBG funding for Building Energy Improvements

Power Up Your Projects: EECBG funding for Building Energy Improvements

The Clean Energy District of Iowa (CEDI) network is hosting an event next month to introduce potential applicants (see below...

Clayton County $49K IRA Direct Payment Shines a Light on Solar Returns

Over the past several years the motivation for local governments to “go solar” has risen increasingly due to federal funding...

2025 Clayton County Municipal Electric Utility Forum

2025 Clayton County Municipal Electric Utility Forum

Clayton County maintains many features unique to the state of Iowa, from picturesque trout streams meandering through rocky bluffs to...

2025 LIHEAP Guidelines

2025 LIHEAP Guidelines

“The 2024-2025 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay...

CEDI Annual Analysis of Iowa Utility Rates (2023)

CEDI Annual Analysis of Iowa Utility Rates (2023)

Each year, every electric utility in Iowa files an annual report with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) that provides information...

We’re celebrating our LED transition!

Since 2017, the CCED has locally purchased 10,000 LEDs and distributed them to Clayton County light sockets.

When we spend less on our light bills, we have more to spend in our community.

Now, that’s something to celebrate! 

We are

The 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.

our vision

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