Decorah Municipal Electric Utility?
It’s official: a group of local citizens representing many sectors of society have formed a non-profit organization called Decorah Power to investigate formation of a Decorah Municipal Electric Utility (MEU).
With 180 consumer-owned utilities in Iowa (136 MEUs and 44 rural electric co-ops), Iowan’s understand the value of locally-owned utilities serving and reinvesting in their communities. Decorah Power presented the option to the Decorah City Council’s utility committee Monday evening. The group explained it was prepared to raise funds and conduct a feasibility study, and the response was universally positive from the five members present.
With 180 consumer-owned utilities in Iowa (136 MEUs and 44 rural electric co-ops), Iowan’s understand the value of locally-owned utilities serving and reinvesting in their communities. Decorah Power presented the option to the Decorah City Council’s utility committee Monday evening. The group explained it was prepared to raise funds and conduct a feasibility study, and the response was universally positive from the five members present.
Your Energy District supports close study of the MEU option for Decorah. Rural communities across the country are struggling, but Decorah is bucking the trend through leadership, innovation, embracing change, and pursuing resilience and sustainability. If feasible, an MEU will help Decorah truly “Own The Future”.
Learn more and join the effort at Decorah Power’s web site.