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 Office Building. 600 Gunder Road, Elkader

Clayton County $49K IRA Direct Payment Shines a Light on Solar Returns

Over the past several years the motivation for local governments to “go solar” has risen increasingly due to federal funding […]

2025 Clayton County Municipal Electric Utility Forum

Clayton County maintains many features unique to the state of Iowa, from picturesque trout streams meandering through rocky bluffs to […]

2025 LIHEAP Guidelines

“The 2024-2025 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay […]

CEDI Annual Analysis of Iowa Utility Rates (2023)

Each year, every electric utility in Iowa files an annual report with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) that provides information […]

2024 CCED Accomplishments

The Clayton County Energy District spent 2024 working toward a more resilient, prosperous, and sustainable future for our community. By […]

End of Year Fundraising to Reduce Energy Burden

The Holiday season has arrived in Iowa. For most families this signifies a special time for gathering and celebrating together. […]

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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.