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

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 […]

We’re celebrating our LED transition!

Since 2017, the CCED has locally purchased 10,000 LEDs and distributed them to Clayton County light sockets. When we spend […]

The best AC is actually a heat pump – from Rewiring America

*An email article from our friends at Rewiring America Heat pumps are the heroes of summer We talk about heat […]

Your Community and Your Energy District – Guttenberg

*photo credit: City of Guttenberg, Iowa Facebook page In our series “Your Community and Your Energy District,” we highlight our partnerships […]

Local, Clean-Energy Champions Wanted!

Clayton County Energy District Board Member Wanted! The Clayton County Energy District is looking for members to join our Board. […]

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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.