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

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 […]

Guttenberg Utility Customers Can Sign Up for FREE Energy Audit Now and Receive it Later!

20 FREE Money Saving Energy Audits Available to Guttenberg Residents! Audits will be put on hold due to social distancing […]

We Want You!!

Clayton County Energy District Board Member Wanted! The Clayton County Energy District is looking for new members to join the […]

Utility Shutoffs, Public Health, and Energy Burden

This article is reprinted from the Winneshiek Energy District Written by Winneshiek Energy District and Clean Energy Districts of Iowa, […]

The Governor signs a Solar Bill putting Net Metering into Law

This past legislative session, after a protracted Statehouse policy fight, remarkable compromise was struck! On March 13, 2020 Governor Reynolds […]

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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.