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

Our New Green Meets Green Campaign has launched!

We are raising $10,000 to continue our mission! Join our Green Meets Green Giving Campaign to help us reach our […]

Let’s hear and learn from our Local Rural Electric Cooperative- Join us for REC Q&A

Allamakee Clayton Electric Cooperative team members Hollee McCormick, Executive VP & General Manager, and Ryan Wagner, Member Services Manager, will […]

FREE Electrification 101 Course

Free from our friends at REWIRING AMERICA Why Electrify is an interactive, 90-minute online session designed with electrification beginners and […]

$$ Energy Districts’ Clean Energy Technical Assistance just got SERIOUS!

On October 12, 2023, the Department of Energy announced that the City of Decorah, in partnership with the Clean Energy Districts of […]

Go On, Go Solar! in Guttenberg

Guttenberg Residents: Join us in Guttenberg Tuesday, July 18th on the top floor of the Municipal Building to learn all […]

August Lunch & Learn: SOO Green HVDC Link

Thursday, August 3 | Noon 12PM CT | Virtual (Zoom) Join us virtually for our August Lunch & Learn on […]

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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.