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Electric Vehicles: It’s Not All Doom and Gloom
Paul Cutting, Energy Planner If you’ve been following the national news about electric vehicles (EVs) lately, you might think things are quite dire. There’s concern of the Trump administration’s attempts to eliminate funding for the buildout of a national charging network, fear that tax credits will be eliminated, slowing sales amongst certain manufacturers, and eye-popping used vehicle depreciation. But the reality is far less bleak, if not outright positive. The
Meet Energy Burden Intern: Emilee Burcham-Scofield
Hello! My name is Emilee Burcham and I am a junior at Luther College. I am an environmental studies major with a minor in social welfare. I am involved in Student Senate, Norse Against Sexual Assault, the Center for Sustainable Communities, and I work at the Oneota Co-Op. I am so excited to be the energy burden intern for this spring. I am passionate about equity and green energy and I
Community Survey: Planning for Winneshiek’s Clean Energy Future
In the weeks to come WED will engage in a strategic planning process. Help us plan for the next several years of clean energy progress in Winneshiek County with this 6 minute survey. Your input will help us be as effective as possible in reaching WED’s mission to lead, implement and accelerate the locally-owned clean energy transition. No matter if you’re a long time follower, or new to our mission, your feedback
Upcoming Events
Flourishing in the Age of Climate Change
Author William Throop will give a presentation based on his new book, Flourishing in the Age of Climate Change. The book explores skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Drawing on research from environmental science, ethics, psychology, sociology and educational theory, Throop shows why cultivating underdeveloped skills involved in collaboration, humility, frugality and systems thinking can enable flourishing within our
“What If We Get It Right?” Book Group
If you’re looking for a source of climate-positive inspiration, solutions oriented wisdom, and hope, look no further than Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s book “What if We Get it Right?: Visions of a climate future” The March 6 discussion has been postponed until later in April (TBD). Dragonfly Books is offering 10% off this title plus two complimentary copies for the purpose of this book group! Use this link to purchase and choose “Pay at Pickup” to
Community Survey: Planning for Winneshiek’s Clean Energy Future
in the weeks to come WED will engage in a strategic planning process. Help us plan for the next several years of clean energy progress in Winneshiek County with this 6 minute survey. Your input will help us be as effective as possible in reaching WED’s mission to lead, implement and accelerate the locally-owned clean energy transition. No matter if you’re a long time follower, or new to our mission, your