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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CCED Legislator Solar Tour

[smartslider3 slider=”2″] On Friday, March 10th, we had a terrific tour of Clayton County Solar projects, with our state representatives. […]

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Home Energy EfficiencyTeam has been hard at work in Clayton County

Over the last four weeks the Green Iowa Americorp (GIA) team has been hard at work conducting free home energy efficiency […]

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CCED Lighting Workshop, Brightens Savings

  CCED LED Lighting Workshop for FARMERS, BUSINESS OWNERS,HOME OWNERS Saturday, March 18th; 9 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Keystone AEA, […]

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GIA FREE Home Energy Assessment Blitz in Clayton County

The Clayton County Energy District (CCED) in partnership with Green Iowa Americorps is staging free home energy check up blitz, […]

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Farm Energy Efficiency Assessments

Are you interested in making upgrades that would lower your energy bill? Are you wondering if solar panels would be […]

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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