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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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