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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Energy Efficiency Action Alert! Contact Governor Reynolds to VETO SF 2311

Last night, April 30th, SF 2311 as amended by the House, passed the Iowa Senate.  The Governor has 3 days […]

Farm Energy Breakfast was HELPFUL!

Thanks to Farm Energy Planner, Joel Zook, TSP the crowd at the recent Farm Energy Breakfast learned how simple energy […]

Green Iowa Americorp Team works hard to make Clayton County homes energy efficient!

Always Time to Sign Up for an Energy Assessment

It is not too late to sign up for a FREE home energy assessment.  The Green Iowa Americorp (GIA) team,  a […]

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Next up: Farm Energy Breakfast

The Clayton County Energy District will hold its quarterly, “around the county” Clean Energy Breakfast, on Friday, March 23rd at The […]

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Energy Efficiency killing bill may hit the Senate Floor soon

Energy Efficiency killing bill – omnibus energy bill SF2311 could be debated this coming week. SF 2311 makes many changes, […]

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Attention Clayton County Energy District Immediate Action is Needed

SSB 3093/HSB 595 Action Alert Clayton County Energy District encourages all Iowans to immediately call your legislators (NEIA , and statewide ) and […]

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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