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

A gathering of Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, clean energy leaders on 4/15/19 at Schera’s Restaurant, Elkader, IA Back Row L to R: Larry Gritton, Andy Johnson, Jim Martin-Schramm, Jim Osterhaus, Steve Falck, Raki Ginnakouros, Larry Grimstad Front Row L to R: Ed Wulfekuhle, Amy Bouska, Abby Finkenauer, MJ Smith, Joleen Jansen

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa hosted a Learning Session with Iowa’s First Congressional District Representative Abby Finkenauer

Representatives from Howard, Dubuque, Winneshiek, Delaware and Clayton County Energy Districts met with Iowa’s First Congressional District Representative Abby Finkenauer on […]

Thank you Guttenberg for opening the town to clean & local energy with net metering policy & energy efficiency opportunity

The Clayton County Energy District is very grateful to the City of Guttenberg City Manager, Denise Scheider, Mayor Bill Frommelt […]

POSTPONED: Fun Night Trivia Night for Clean Energy Districts

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE! STAY TUNED. THIS GIVES YOU PLENTY OF TIME TO PLAN YOUR […]

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Last Year for Solar Tax Credits: Winn Solar Fair

Act Now: 2019 is the last year for full solar tax credits and the Winneshiek Energy District is marking this […]

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Speak UP this Saturday at a Listening Session

This Saturday consider attending local legislator listening sessions and speak up to defeat House File 669 and Senate File 583  and show […]

Toolkit: Protecting Solar Prosperity with Net Metering

ALERT: The REAL Coalition, an apparent utility backed shadow group, is fighting dirty by dumping tons of dark money into the […]

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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