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

Recapping Our Positive Impact & A Look Forward

Despite the pandemic, we were able to bring a positive impact to Clayton County over the past year. Our recap […]

5th Grade LED Curriculum and Light Bulb Delivery Impacts 95 Students!

This January, the Clayton County Energy District (CCED), using community and economic development grant funds from the Allamakee Clayton Electric […]

CCED in Action over the Holidays!

This past 2020 holiday season, the Clayton County Energy District continued to gain positive traction toward our clean energy goals. […]

100% Iowa Hosting Clean Power Hour Networking Series

100% Iowa is a project of the Iowa Environmental Council that brings together and empowers Iowans to advocate 100% clean […]

January Virtual Lunch & Learn – Recapping our Positive Impact & a Look Forward

Our first Virtual Lunch & Learn of 2021 will be held Wednesday, January 27th at noon! Join as we discuss […]

CCED Effort will bring EV Charing Stations to Five Clayton County Communities in 2021!

*This story was reprinted with the permission of Clayton County Register- North Iowa Times Editor, Audrey Posten. [button text=”View Original […]

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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.