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

More for our Missions – Solar Financing Options for Local Government Lunch & Learn Online Meeting

Solar Financing Options for Local Government – Online Lunch & Learn A convenient way for local government officials to learn […]

Save Green While Going Green – North Iowa Times

April 2019 North Iowa Times Home and Garden edition Thanks Audrey Posten for writing this important story about Clayton County […]

Legislative Update

The Iowa Legislative Session adjournment on Saturday, 4/27. Here is the good and the bad of the bills we tracked […]

Clayton County Food Shelf Permanent LED Swap Station

The Clayton County Energy District is excited to announce we have received a grant which will further the goal of […]

Help Us Help Others – Replace our Ride!!

We are teaming up with the Winneshiek Energy District and the Decorah Green Iowa AmeriCorps team to raise money for […]

A “Cutting Edge” Transition

Dave Fulks, a new and motivated business owner of Elkader, recently completed a LED light transition in his archery shop. […]

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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.