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

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!

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

$1,000 ACEC Grant Awarded to go towards LED Education

The Clayton County Energy District received $1,000 in grant funds from Dairyland Power Cooperative and Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative! Thanks to […]

August Virtual Lunch & Learn: Special Project Update

Join CCED Intern’s Jake Jansen and Alyssa Corkery as they go over updates for their special summer projects. Jansen has […]

Keep homes from a “tidal wave” of shutoffs! #NoShutOffs

As COVID-19 remains an unprecedented issue, we only want to help in any way we can (and any way we […]

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Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Interviews Chair Jim Osterhaus

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will be talking with our CCED Chair, Jim Osterhaus for their Rural Resilience Series […]

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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.