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

Clayton County Energy District provides FREE Home Energy Assessments

For the third year, the Clayton County Energy District (CCED) in partnership with Green Iowa Americorps will continue to offer […]

An LED Transition brings a bright boost to Moser’s Pharmacy & Elkader Floral

Two years ago, electric utility company, Alliant Energy completed a free energy assessment for the iconic Moser building located on […]

CCED gives away a pile of LED bulbs at Shepherd of the Hills

Last week, on December 13th and 14th, the Clayton County Energy District conducted a special LED light bulb giveaway in […]

Recycle Your Old or Broken Christmas Lights Here

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

Update: Clayton County’s 2017 collection yield 90 pounds of collected old Christmas Lights!! The Clayton County Clean Energy District is […]

Eagle Point Solar to host an Guttenberg “Lunch & Learn”

Eagle Point Solar is going to be hosting a Lunch & Learn in Guttenberg, IA Tuesday, November 14 at the Stadium Bar […]

Support our “Shepherd of the Hills Christmas Just 4 Kids” Bulb Swap

CAN YOU SPARE $4.00 FOR CLAYTON COUNTY FAMILIES? The Clayton County Energy District is currently accepting donations for a special […]

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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.