Post Author's Photographer By Andy Johnson October 1, 2015

We had a great turnout at the The 2015 Farm Solar Workshop! With this level of interest we’ll likely be doing it again in the near future! (We even got great press — check out the articles fromboth the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Agrinews.)Wecovered installation options, tax incentives, payback times, and why efficiency should be part of a renewable installation. A group of experts including tax professionals, solar installers, and solar array owners shared key information and answered questions.

We’ve posted powerpoints and videos from the presentation below.

The 2015 Farm Solar Workshop wasco-hosted by the Winneshiek Energy District, Iowa’s Dairy Center, and Northeast Iowa Community College.

We DoFarm Energy Planning

If you’re a farmer interested in energy efficiency and renewable energy, the Energy District’s Farm Energy Planning Program is the place to start.

Powerpoint presentationsfrom the Farm Solar Workshop

  • Farm Energy Context and Solar Applications- Andy Johnson
  • Farm Solar Tax incentives & Depreciation- Kelly Brickley

Videosfrom the Farm Solar Workshop


A middle-aged man with glasses and a graying beard smiles while looking to the side, standing in front of a wooden background.

Andy Johnson

Director of Winneshiek Energy District

Solar Energy

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