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

Recent Clean Energy Tour Opens the Eyes of Legislators

Clean Renewables and energy efficiency measures deliver for Clayton County residents Clayton County, Iowa […]

The City of Guttenberg and Clayton County Energy District’s “Lights & Water Kickoff” churns local Economic and Environmental Benefits

In early November, the City of Guttenberg, the Clayton County Energy District’s (CCED) and local landlord’s Isaac Eulberg and Gary […]

Clayton County Clean Energy District Encourages Recycling Old or Broken Holiday Lights

The Clayton County Clean Energy District (CCED) in partnership with Winneshiek County Recycling encourages residents to recycle old, broken, or […]

Clayton County Energy District Coordinates Green Iowa Americorps Home Energy Check-ups

The Clayton County Energy District (CCED) in partnership with Green Iowa Americorps has opened the season for home energy check […]

EQUIP Signup deadline is fast approaching

Clayton County farmers interested in cost-share for energy efficiency practices have until October 19th to sign up in at the NRCS […]

The City of Marquette is entertaining a solar powered well project

After attending the Clayton County Energy District’s (CCED), May 2018, Solar Power for Non-Taxable Entities Workshop Marquette City Clerk Bonnie […]

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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.