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

Way to Go Clayton County you more than Quadrupled Your Effort!

The Clayton County Energy District’s holiday light recycling project is one of our most popular programs! In just the second […]

New Plan: Due to Winter Weather Energy Efficiency Day will be impacted

Energy Efficiency Lobby Day at the State Capitol will be impacted due to poor driving conditions resulting from today’s winter […]

You’re invited to Energy Efficiency Day at the State Capitol!

Calling local energy savings contractors, energy conscious residents, business owners, government officials, community leaders, and non profit organizations focused on […]

Merry Christmas from the CCED

This month the Clayton County Energy District conducted our annual LED light bulb giveaway in conjunction with Clayton County Shepherd […]

Going Green & Green with your vehicle – Why the time is NOW!!

Next Clean Energy Breakfast: Let’s Talk Electric Vehicles

The Clayton County Energy District will hold its quarterly, “around the county” Clean Energy Breakfast, at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, December […]

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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.