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 to hold FREE LED Light Bulb Swaps

LED Light Bulb Swap Schedule Edgewood, Farmers Market – Friday, September 8th from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m Elkader, Farmers Market – Saturday, […]

8/22 Iowa Interfaith Power & Light : Decorah Energy & Efficiency Tour

Learn more about Iowa Interfaith Power & Light

Farm Energy Planning is a hit!

Clayton County Farmers can realize significant energy bill savings with a farm energy planning from the Clayton County Energy District. […]

WANTED: Green IA Americorp Team Members

We are recruiting Green Iowa Americorp team members for the 2017/2018 season. (2) full time, 11 month positions are available. […]

Fun at the Fair!!

We sure did enjoy our time at the Clayton County Fair! Thanks to all those who stopped by and visited […]

Learn about Farm Energy Planning at the Clayton County Fair

Come one, come all to our Clayton County Fair booth! We are located in the Commercial Building just behind 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.