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

An Amazing Resource to Reduce your Carbon Footprint!

On Thursday, April 30th, an intriguing webinar was held by Interfaith Power and Light about the NEW Cool Congregations calculators […]

Home Energy Assistance Available Now!

During this COVID-19 Pandemic, there is a moratorium (pause) on utility disconnections through Sunday, May 31st. On March 13, 2020, […]

IUB’s COVID-19 winter moratorium extension ends May 27

(Des Moines) – On April 27, 2020, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation extending the public health emergency to […]

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day!

The Clayton County Energy District is proud to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, today, Wednesday, April 22nd! Although this […]

After the COVID Cloud Lifts, Wouldn’t It Be Nice….

Did you know Clayton County in the heart of the Driftless Region, and driven by the tourism industry, is an […]

Learn to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint with this Webinar!

Interfaith Power & Light is to host a webinar about the NEW Cool Congregations calculators on Thursday, April 30th at […]

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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.