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

Get Charged Up! EV Event Coming Soon

Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC), in cooperation with Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation & Development, […]

A Joyful & Urgent Action Alert – 2020 & 2021 Solar Installs are eligible for a State Tax Credit

Hip! Hip! Hooray! for Energy Democracy! In the final moments of the 2022 Iowa legislative session, the Iowa Legislature acted […]

Enjoy Our Earth Day, EVs and More Social!

Join us the evening before Earth Day for a Clayton County Energy District social in Elkader! We will be set […]

Welcoming three new members to our Contractor Network!

We are excitedly welcoming three new members to our CCED Contractor Network. Our network consists of local contractors who can […]

ACTION ALERT: LIVE Bills at the State Legislature to RESTORE the promised IA Solar Tax Credits

Iowa Solar Homeowners: Speak NOW in support of bills to fund the waitlist As many as 3,000 residential solar owners […]

Our 2021 Positive Impact!

2021 was another year filled with positive impact for the CCED! Each month, CCED helps facilitate the Clean Energy Districts […]

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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.