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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Garnavillo Energy Breakfast and LED Swap Review

The following story covering our June Clean Energy Breakfast is compliments of the Clayton County Register. By Pam Reinig Clayton […]

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Join Us in Garnavillo for our Home Energy Breakfast

The Clayton County Energy District will hold its quarterly, “around the county” Clean Energy Breakfast, on Friday, June 29th at The […]

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Carpool Anyone?

This Saturday, June 2nd is your chance to explore and learn about electric vehicles (EVs), at Fest(EV)al. From 11a.m. to […]

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Explore Electric Vehicles at Winneshiek County Fairgrounds

Have you ever wondered how much you could save with an electric vehicle, or how green they really are? How […]

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You’re invited to the Electric Vehicle Fest(EV)al in Decorah

Electric vehicles (EVs) have long been of interest to those seeking to decrease fossil fuel dependency and generate power in […]

NEIA NTE Solar Workshop a Rousing Success!

Our May 4th, 2018, Solar Energy for Non-Taxable Entities…Let’s Get Started Workshop was a real success. We had nearly 80 […]

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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