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Howard County Virtual Clean Energy Tour April 1st

March 30, 2021

Register now for Howard County Energy District’s virtual energy tour, taking place Thursday April 1st(no fooling!), 7:00 to 8:15pm.”Join us to hear four great, local stories” said HCED board chair Amy Bouska. “Learn how solar …

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WED Wins Midwest Energy Efficiency Award

March 30, 2021

Winneshiek Energy District and Executive Director Andy Johnson have received the2021 Inspiring Efficiency Leadership Awardfrom the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance! “This is a tremendous honor for the entire Energy District movement, and absolutely a group …

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Webinar: Clean Energy and Conservation

September 30, 2020

Cody Smith, Policy Associate at the Center for Rural Affairs, works on midwest policies that help amplify the positive effects of clean energy.There are many opportunity to combine clean, renewable energy infrastructure with beneficial habitat …

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2020 Electric Vehicle Showcase

August 31, 2020

The Decorah Farmers Market has a new booth this fall: Winneshiek Energy District’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Tent! For eight weeks, the Winneshiek Energy District is setting up a pop-up canopy at the farmers market and …

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Policy Updates Discussed During July’s Energy Lunch

July 27, 2020

July’s Energy Lunch featured an environmental policy panel consisting of Kerri Johannsen, of the Iowa Environmental Council; Steve Falck, of the Environmental Policy & Law Center; and our own Andy Johnson. The panelists covered a …

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Green Iowa Team helps at Food Hub

May 25, 2020

By Briana Burke, Green Iowa Americorps Member Every year, the American food system uses about the same amount of energy as the entire country of France- that’s a lot of energy! Although our Green Iowa …

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May’s Solar to Storage Webinar

May 21, 2020

By Jim Martin-Schramm The director of Luther College’s Center for Sustainable Communities, Jim Martin-Schramm, presented “Solar to Storage” during the Winneshiek Energy District’s Online Lunch Webinar on Tuesday, May 19. Jim spoke about Luther’s latest …

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In a sea of technical innovation, WED brings cultural innovation to VERGE19

December 30, 2019

Kristin Eggen, Communications Specialist, Winneshiek Energy DistrictDecember 31, 2019 Shippable Solar kits for faraway lands? Snacks from the byproduct of beer-making? Carbon accounting apps? Yes, these all exist and were showcased at the GreenBIZ VERGE19 …

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Watch the Alliant Rate Case Hearings Online

September 27, 2019

Hearings for the Alliant Energy proposed rate increase will be held October 7-10th, 2019 in Des Moines. WED Executive Director Andy Johnson and board member Jim Martin-Schramm will attend as interveners. The public is welcome …

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Bumps and Benefits of DIY Solar at NICC

September 25, 2019

Kristin Eggen, CommunicationsJoin us for an energy lunch. While there are many amazing local solar installers, perhaps you’ve imagined installing your own solar panels? The Winneshiek Energy District and Northeast Iowa Community College invite the …

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Paris to Pittsburgh Screening – Success!

September 10, 2019

On the evening of Saturday, September 21st, 2019 thirty-six people squeezed in the Oneota Co-op’s Kitchen Classroom to view the documentary “Paris to Pittsburgh.”The 73-minute film explored America’s movement toward renewable, clean energy in the …

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USDA Grant Opportunities for Clean Energy

September 3, 2019

Are you a farm or small business owner looking for support for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements? Or perhaps you’re simply curious about programs available to support rural communities? If so, September’s Energy Breakfast …

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Swap Bulbs, Save Money

July 29, 2019

When it comes to energy-efficiency, lighting is low-hanging fruit that offers the biggest payback. That’s why energy districts across northeast Iowa have organized quick-and-easy Bulb Swaps for your to quickly exchange up to four incandescent …

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“You Found What??” Stories from a year of energy savings

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 …

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In Review: The 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Fest

June 24, 2019

Briana Burke, Green Iowa AmeriCorps Logistics CoordinatorEarlier this June, the Winneshiek Energy District and 150 community members gathered at the Winneshiek County fairgrounds for the 2nd annual Electric Vehicle Fest(EV)val. With the sun shining, and …

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