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

New Funding Available for Clayton County Farms and Small Businesses

[col3 ][/col3][col3 ][/col3][col3 ][/col3] Clayton County Energy Planning Opportunity for Businesses & Farms! Luther College’s Center for Sustainable […]

A single port EV charging station, West Union, IA

The Energy District Aims to Change the Climate of Clayton County’s EV Charging Station Desert

Located in the heart of the lush Driftless Region, Clayton County is an electric vehicle (EV) public charging station desert. […]

Got Solar? Get Mapped!

Attention all solar owners… The CCED is working to map all solar locations in Clayton County! We know solar begets […]

Advocacy Matters, Especially During the Pandemic

Local energy districts create stronger communities by working to reduce everyone’s energy use, especially the highly energy-burdened. We all need […]

CCED receives an Emergency Response Grant from the Re-Amp Network

Since 2018, the Clayton County Energy District has been a proud member of the RE-AMP Network. The RE-AMP Network consists […]

Coming Soon: The Free LED Delivery!

In the midst of this pandemic and all the changes it has brought, one thing is still the same; the […]

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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.