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.

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EXTRA EXTRA! Game Changer – IRA Fact Sheets for All (printable)

Inflation Reduction Act Consumer Incentives Fact Sheets!  Click each fact sheet to download PDF. This is info you need to […]

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HISTORY MADE – The Inflation Reduction Act – An Iowa Perspective

By Andy Johnson, Executive Director – Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) The Inflation Reduction Act, aka the Schumer-Manchin climate […]

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Who Drives Electric? Calling All (electric) Cars!

Do you drive electric? WE WANT YOU!!  If you know an electric vehicle operator, please share! We think assembling a […]

September 2022 Virtual Lunch & Learn: How are the Community EV Chargers Working Out Re-Cap

Update: Since mid-September the McGregor station is up and running! On Thursday, September 8th, we hosted our fall virtual Lunch […]

You can borrow our Energy Wheel model to teach hands-on energy education!

We can provide our energy wheel model with a manual crank, created by one of Clayton County’s creative young minds: […]

Fall Virtual Lunch & Learn

Thanks to funds received by the Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation, 5 electric vehicle chargers were placed throughout the county in […]

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.
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