Oneota Tag Carbon Offsets are the first entirely LOCAL carbon offset program in Iowa. They reduce your carbon footprint and invest in local energy at the same time!

Proceeds from the sale of Oneota Tags go toward purchasing supplies including efficient light bulbs, showerheads, and basic weatherization materials that are used locally in our Home Efficiency Program.

The concept of offsets, while fraught with implementation and moral problems, also holds potential economic integrity in this interconnected world.  We believe the real power of offsets is local and hope you’ll join us in transitioning Winneshiek County towards energy and carbon independence.

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1: About Offsets

Oneota Tag Testimonial

Eric Baack, Decorah Resident

“There are two questions.  Why do I buy offsets?  And why buy offsets for the Winneshiek Energy District when cheaper ones exist?
I buy offsets because I believe that I shouldn’t create a problem and leave it for someone else to fix.  While I’ve done a fair amount to limit my CO2 emissions, I haven’t eliminated them.  Offsets are a way for me to clean up at least part of the mess that I’m making.  Paying for offsets also helps remind me that the real cost of my decisions is not reflected in the price of an airline ticket or in my utility bill.
I buy Winneshiek Energy District offsets because I know the work that the district is doing.  I am confident that these offsets are real:  they support work that reduces carbon emissions.  I’ve not been as confident of this with offsets being sold by other programs.”