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

Inspiring Local Businesses & Energy Conversation

On Saturday, April 17th, the Dubuque County Energy District hosted an Eggs for Energy Breakfast virtual event. This event featured […]

400% solar increase since the start of the CCED… help us continue to map it!

Over the summer of 2020, Summer Intern Jake Jansen worked to collect data and quantify the solar of Clayton County. […]

State Auditor says Solar Energy Projects could net over $375 million in savings

On February 25, 2021, State Auditor Rob Sand released a financial impacts review of public entity solar energy installations. The […]

A Positive Outlook on Clean Energy in our State

Thanks to a poll completed by Iowa Business for Clean Energy, 660 Iowa voters gave evidence to a positive outlook […]

March Virtual Lunch & Learn: 100% Iowa

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Virtual Environmental Advocacy Day for Iowa’s Environment!

This Thursday, February 25th is Environmental Advocacy Day. Join the Iowa Environmental Council in an online day of advocacy for […]

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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.