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

January Lunch & Learn: Your Town and Your Energy District – Guttenberg

Hear about the strength of the CCED’s partnership in Clayton County communities. Find out how EVERYONE can win the Inflation […]

Cozy Up with Clean Energy Savings at Guttenberg Brewing Company is on!

Join us at Guttenberg Brewing Company on Wednesday, January 18th as we celebrate our Guttenberg partnerships. Grab a drink and […]

Easily Enter in Our Green Meets Green Giveaway before Feb 1st!

Easily enter in our Green Meets Green Giveaway by Wed Feb 1st and be entered for a chance to win […]

Annual Holiday Light Collection Project Underway

The annual Holiday Light Collection is underway! As you are getting out your Christmas decorations, be sure to sort out […]

POSTPONED! Cozy Up with Clean Energy Savings at Guttenberg Brewing Company

Our Cozy Up event at Guttenberg Brewing has been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled after the new year. Please be […]

Next Week: Decision Makers – Get Charged Up Event

Join us for Northeast Iowa’s Get Charged Up! EV Event! 10/13/2022 9 am – 4 pm NICC Calmar, Wilder Business Center FREE REGISTRATION & […]

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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.