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

Sign Up this week for Farm Energy Planning Cost Share

This week is the deadline to sign up for Natural Resource Conservation Service(NRCS) EQUIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Plan) cost share. […]

Great LED Swap in Guttenberg

With the help of Clayton County Energy District Vice Chairman, Jim Osterhaus, and despite gloomy rainy weather, we had a […]

Norby’s Supports the Energy District’s LED Exchange Efforts

The Clayton County Energy District aims to stimulate a local energy transformation. Step one is to get the low hanging […]

More reasons to come to the Clean Energy Breakfast

The CCED has decided to incentivize the September Clean Energy Breakfast, on Friday, 9/22, in St. Olaf with a LED […]

LED Light Bulb Swaps are a Hit!

We held two of our planned LED light bulb swaps this past weekend, at the Edgewood and Elkader Farmers Market. […]

Make Plans to attend the September Clean Energy Breakfast

The Clayton County Energy District will hold its quarterly and “around the county” Energy Breakfast Series, on September 22rd at the […]

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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.