Your Fall Home Energy Checklist

September 10, 2026

As autumn brings crisp air and cooler evenings, now is an ideal time to prep your home for the upcoming heating season. A few simple steps taken early in the season can improve comfort, reduce …

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A Fresher Approach to Drying Clothes

August 18, 2026

When we talk about residential energy efficiency, heating, cooling and insulation usually come to mind. Yet sitting in every home’s utility room is one of the single most power hungry appliances in your house- the …

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How to Request Use of the Mobile Solar Generator

August 13, 2026

Winneshiek County Emergency Management welcomes community organizations and municipalities to request use of the county’s newest asset for temporary use at special events. The Sun Titan L60 mobile solar generator is powered by 8 solar …

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WED Speaks in Support of Energy Committee, Solar at School Board meeting

August 5, 2026

At the June 13, 2026 Decorah Community School District school board meeting Executive Director Kristin Eggen shares support for creating an ad hoc energy policy committee to support district progress toward greater energy efficiency, and …

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On versus Auto: The Thermostat Setting that Changes Summer Comfort

July 13, 2026

Take a look at your AC thermostat and you’ll notice a toggle switch labeled “Fan” with two choices: On or Auto. Which do you choose to keep cool? It’s a commonly debated setting with potentially …

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New! Resilient Resources Booklet

July 8, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District worked and Winneshiek County Emergency Management are proud to share a handy “Resilient Resources” reference booklet with the public. This booklet contains local resources for greater community resilience & disaster preparedness including… …

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Commercial AuditPlus+ Program Expands to Serve Five-Counties

July 6, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District is proud to announce that the Commercial AuditPlus+ program is now available to commercial utility customers in two additional counties – Clayton and Fayette – serving the five county region. Commercial AuditPlus+ …

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Utility Bill Explainer: Alliant Energy

June 19, 2026

Each month you receive a bill from your local utility for the electricity you use. Most of the time, you skip the details and focus only on the total amount due. But by focusing on …

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What we learned: 30 Energy Audits in Decorah

June 1, 2026

Winneshiek Energy District’s recently completed City of Decorah Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program successfully provided home energy assessments to thirty middle and lower income households across Decorah. The program focused on identifying practical …

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Winn Board of Supervisors approves M2 Zoning for Data Centers

June 1, 2026

The rapid expansion of data centers expansion is impacting rural communities faster than many localities can regulate them. As data center development expands across Iowa, WED is tracking the industry’s impact on Winneshiek County & …

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Green Meets Green: Three transportation scenarios

June 1, 2026

Environmentally friendly options that save households money are a win-win! Intern Jacob Bruns calculates the economic and environmental impact of several transportation scenarios for Decorah residents. Whether you’re trying to find wiggle room in your budget, …

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Decorah Eligible for Free Energy Audits this Spring

March 31, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District (WED) invites income-qualifying households in the city of Decorah to sign up for a free home energy audit by May 2026 to take advantage of a limited time energy-saving service.  View …

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WED Launches Commercial AuditPLUS+ Program

February 26, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District now offers Commercial AuditPLUS+, a program for northeast Iowa commercial utility customers in Howard, Winneshiek, and Allamakee counties. Commercial AuditPLUS+ is described as a program that goes beyond a traditional energy …

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Solar Ribbon Cutting at Winneshiek County Recycling Facility

February 3, 2026

The sun shone on Tuesday, January 28 as a small crowd gathered to celebrate Winneshiek County Recycling’s one year anniversary of being a solar powered facility. The 147-panel rooftop solar array was installed on January …

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Logo for Winneshiek Energy District featuring a stylized town silhouette, a wind turbine, solar panels, and a radiant yellow sky.

Bringing Sustainable Energy Home: A J-Term Partnership

February 2, 2026

This year marks the third year that Winneshiek Energy District has partnered with Luther College and professor Laura Peterson on their January term class, Bringing Sustainable Energy Home, a course that uses the college campus …

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