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

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa Celebrates a Big Win

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa Celebrates a Big Win: Iowa Finance Authority Adds Green Building Certification Incentives to Low-Income Housing […]

Local Farmer Increases Profits with Energy Efficiency

Local farmer Alex Schaefers is proving energy efficiency pays off by recently securing a Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) […]

Meuser Lumber Reduces Costs With Solar

Meuser Lumber of Guttenberg, a locally owned cornerstone of the community for more than 80 years, recently worked with the […]

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 […]

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.