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.

Learn More About CCED's Home Energy Audit Program

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CCED News

Iowa Students are Called to Climate Action!

Iowa Interfaith Power and Light is a group “empowering people of faith for bold climate action.” Together with students, they […]

Introducing the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa!!

(This article is based on words by CEDI chairperson, Lyle Luzum) The Energy District concept is spreading like wild fire […]

Wanted: Boots on the Ground Here’s the Chance to Participate in Climate Action and Build Strong Communities!

One of the most sustainable cities (if not the most), in Iowa, is looking for environmental stewards! This is the […]

Free or low cost, First Step Home Efficiency Services Available to some Guttenberg Residents Thanks to the Guttenberg City Council!

Thanks to the Guttenberg City Council, 20 qualifying Guttenberg households will receive energy audits and weatherization services, a $500 value, […]

Upcoming Bulb Swaps & Our Initiative

The Clayton County Energy District has an initiative to get 5,000 LED bulbs into the community this year. We are […]

Spreading the Clean & Local Energy Message at the 165th Annual Clayton County Fair

The Clayton County Energy District Staff and Board Members covered different shifts, spreading the word about clean and local energy […]

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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 2025 we have:

Hosted a forum with the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) for Clayton County’s 3 municipal electric utilities. This forum explored current landscapes and opportunities for energy upgrades.
Began work on the $12,500 CEDI Heartland Grant. This grant funds collaborative work with neighboring energy districts, auditing equipment upgrades, and free energy services for low-income households in Clayton County.
Received a $1,200 grant from CEDI and the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition to promote energy-burden relief for tenants of affordable housing in Clayton County.
Used funds from a $1,000 Clayton County Foundation for the Future grant to host Part 1 and 2 of the Clayton County Energy Workforce Summit. Part 1 gathered local leaders to discuss tactics for building an effective technical assistance program. Part 2 presented the opportunity to local contractors interested in providing energy auditing services.
Began advocacy work for CEDI’s “Go Solar Now” campaign to help Iowa residents take advantage of federal tax credits and other incentives.
Madyson Larson, a science teacher at MFL MarMac, completed a 6 week externship. She primarily worked on rental energy benchmarking, educational programming, and website design.
Through CEDI’s free grant assistance program, local farmer Alex Schaefers completed installation of his new energy efficient grain dryer and Meuser Lumber installed 2 solar arrays. Their REAP grants provided 25% of the system cost.
Signed a contract with a new Energy Coach: Mitch Anderson of Anderson Electric.
Connected the City of Strawberry Point to CEDI’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. This will provide funds to update their electricity tracking software and incorporate their new solar ordinance.
Received a $3,750 grant from Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation to purchase a blower door test and residential energy monitors, which completes CCED’s energy auditing toolkit.