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

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Almost 600 lbs. of Lights Properly Recycled!

The Clayton, Delaware and Jackson County Energy Districts all participated in the Holiday Light Collection! Several drop off locations were […]

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Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Healthy Postville Fair

The Clayton County Energy District will be participating in the 2nd Annual Healthy Postville Fair on Thursday, March 19th from […]

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Iowa Utilities Board Rules on Alliant Rate Case

The Winneshiek County Energy District worked as an intervenor in the recent ruled Alliant Energy Rate Case. Andy Johnson, the […]

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2020 Energy Efficiency Day at the Capitol

Joleen Jansen, Craig Mosher (Johnson County Energy District), and Jim Wolfe (Howard County Energy District), represented Clean Energy Districts of […]

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Exciting News for Iowa’s Solar Front!

A deal has been reached with MidAmerican and solar stakeholders! If finally adopted: Solar customers can count on certainty for […]

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CANCELED: A Special Evening for Supporting Members

ATTENTION: Due to anticipated frigid weather conditions tomorrow night (2/13) we have decided to cancel our Mugs & Music 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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