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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

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December Virtual Lunch & Learn: EVs and Clayton County Charging Stations

December Virtual Lunch & Learn: EVs and Clayton County Charging Stations

Join the Clayton County Energy District’s December Lunch & Learn Wednesday, December 16th – 12 pm View the Recording of...

ACT NOW for Energy Assistance Programs

Up to $2,000/household of CARE’s Act funding is available now through November 20 (or until funds are gone) through the Iowa Residential Utility...

Virtual Clean Energy Tour Brings Awareness and Conversation for Community Leaders

On Wednesday, October 28th, the Clayton County Energy District (CCED) hosted a virtual Clean Energy Tour for Community Leaders. With...

October Virtual Lunch & Learn: West Union’s Shared Geothermal System

Virtual October Lunch & Learn: Wednesday, October 21st at 12 pm Topic: West Union’s Shared Geothermal System Why does West...

October 7th is Energy Efficiency Day!!!

  Wednesday, October 7th is Energy Efficiency Day 2020. What’s so amazing about energy efficiency?? It saves money. Cuts pollution....

Boots on the Ground Projects Result in a Successful Summer 2020!

Boots on the Ground Projects Result in a Successful Summer 2020!

In May 2020, two young professionals joined the Clayton County Energy District to complete summer projects. Jake Jansen (Summer Project...

September Virtual Lunch & Learn: Elkader Weather & Climate Patterns

Join us for our September Virtual Lunch & Learn with Howard County Energy District Director & Cresco City Councilperson, Amy...

Welcome Our New CCED Board Member: Kathy Koether!

Welcome Our New CCED Board Member: Kathy Koether!

We want to give a warm welcome to our newest Clayton County Energy District Board Member, Kathy Koether! Kathy is...

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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