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.

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CCED News

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, […]

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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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A message from the Clayton County Board of Health re: COVID19

COVID-19: Protect Yourself Dr. Michele Dikkers, Clayton County Board of Health Chairperson Coronavirus, Sars-CoV-2 or Covid-19, words, that at Thanksgiving, […]

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COVID-19 and Utility Disconnections and Low Income Home Energy Assistance

The following message is provided by Karen Henry, CCAP, NCRT,  LIHEAP and Outreach Director for Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation The Iowa […]

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Clayton County Yale Climate Study

Did you know? The Clayton County Energy District is making a lasting impact on slowing down the impacts of climate […]

Do You Want to Learn More About Solar?

The Winneshiek Solar Fair will take place Saturday, March 21st from 9 am to noon! This is a family-friendly event […]

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.
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