Post Author's Photographer By Kristin Eggen June 27, 2019

Kristin Eggen, Communications SpecialistFrom disconnected ducts to alien cats, attend thismonth’s energy breakfast to hear stories from a year in the “boots” of northeast Iowa’s energy-saving superstars: The Green Iowa AmeriCorps team.

The 2018-19 team has made an impressive impact in our community through home energy assessments, environmental education, and outreach: 11 months, 4 full-time members, two summer members, 120 homes, and over 112 tons of carbon saved.

The program begins at 7:30 AM and is free to attend. Coffee and muffins by T-Bocks will be available for purchase. For planning purposes, pleaseregisterfor the event by Friday, July 12.

Before and after the program, the team will host a LED bulb swap. Attendees can bring up to four incandescent lightbulbs and exchange them for free for high-efficiency LEDs. This swap will kick off a series of summer bulb swap events.

Register today!

 

And dont’ forget, you’re invited to our upcoming annual potluck:

Person with short hair and glasses smiles in front of a sign that reads “INNESHEK ENERGY PROJECT” with a building silhouette and sunburst in the background.

Kristin Eggen

Kristin Eggen first came to the Winneshiek Energy District as a Green Iowa AmeriCorps member in 2015. Eight years later, she is thrilled to lead the grassroots clean energy movement in Winneshiek County. Kristin deeply appreciates rural communities, Northeast Iowa, community sustainability, and nonprofit management. She uses The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter methodology and graphic recording services to drive strategic conversations around community sustainability, justice, fundraising, and nonprofit health.

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