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Data Center Moratorium is a WIN for Clean Energy in Winneshiek County

October 6, 2026

On Monday, September 28, Winneshiek County passed a year-long data center moratorium. The decision came at the recommendation of Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Commission and was passed unanimously by the county Board of Supervisors. …

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Decorah Community School District Energy Policy: A good news story

October 2, 2026

Local Partnerships & Expertise Support District Savings & Energy Stewardship A rural Iowa school district might seem to be an unlikely location for interesting work on energy conservation and clean energy production. Yet, I’m going …

Portable Solar Generator for Emergency Deployment and Community Education

July 1, 2026

Project Overview The project “Portable Solar Generator for Emergency Deployment and Community Education” was a collaborative project between the Winneshiek Energy District (WED) partnered with Winneshiek County Emergency Management that was made possible with support …

WED attends Energy Lobby Day in Des Moines

February 15, 2026

Affordable energy is part of the affordable cost of living that is out of reach for many Iowans. Northeast Iowa was well represented at the 2026 Energy Advocacy Day organized by @midwestbdc on Thursday, February 5. WED …

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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 …

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 …

Power and Possibility: Energy Affordability in Winneshiek County

December 2, 2025

By Paula Vega, Luther College student intern at Winneshiek Energy District Last week, Winneshiek Energy District held three Saving Clinics across the county — in Calmar, Decorah, and Ossian. The goal was simple but …

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Representatives from Iowa’s Clean Energy Districts Gather Outside Cedar Rapids

December 2, 2025

Did you know that the Winneshiek Energy District is part of a growing movement of 15 energy districts across Iowa and Wisconsin? On Friday, November 14th the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa welcomed 45 energy …

Clean Energy Tour Recap: Real Home, Real Savings on Ridge Road

October 31, 2025

On Saturday, October 18 homeowner Eric Baack welcomed community members to his Ridge Road home to showcase a decade-long journey of energy upgrades—some visible, some less obvious, but all adding up to a meaningful impact. …

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New Bill Savers Program Offers Energy-Saving Home Installs

May 30, 2025

Starting this June 2025 homeowners and renters can request free installation of energy-saving measures when they sign up for Bill Savers, a new program for Winneshiek County residents offered by the Winneshiek Energy District.A Bill …

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Students Learn about Energy Efficiency at STEM Connect Day

May 28, 2025

On Wednesday May 21, the Winneshiek Energy District joined over a dozen local companies at the Decorah High School’s STEM Connect Day! At our booth, WED engaged with over 120 high school students to teach …

Register for Solar for Small Business Workshop

May 20, 2025

Small business owners and farmers are invited to “Solar For Small Businesses” a coffee hour conversation hosted by the Winneshiek Energy District on Tuesday, June 17 at 8am at Impact Coffee’s upstairs mezzanine. Coffee’s on …

Summer Book Club: What if we get it right? Visions of climate futures

May 8, 2025

The Winneshiek Energy District and First Lutheran Church invite the public to read and discuss “What if We Get It Right? Visions of a climate future” by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Book club discussions will …

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Northeast Iowa Celebrates Earth Day Festival

April 18, 2025

NEWS FROM: Winneshiek County Conservation Board FOR RELEASE: Immediately CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Hanna Meyer, (563) 534-7145,education@winneshiekwild.com DATE: April 29th, 2025 Northeast Iowa Celebrates the Earth Day Festival Over 600 people attended the 2025 Earth …

Today: Decorah Votes for Municipal Power

March 4, 2025

Today Decorah residents can vote to “Establish a municipal electric utility (MEU).” Doing so would allow the city of Decorah to take next steps in determining the feasibility of a Decorah MEU to provide improved …

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