We’re Famous! Repost from energynews.us

November 26, 2019

https://energynews.us/2019/11/21/midwest/in-iowa-grassroots-energy-districts-aim-to-spur-local-clean-energy-conversations/In Iowa, grassroots energy districts aim to spur local clean energy conversationsKaren Uhlenhuth, Energy News Network The concept is modeled on soil and water conservation districts that spread across the country in the 1930s. A …

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Nine accomplishments from our 9th year

October 31, 2019

Together with community partners and support from our members, we took some notable steps toward our shared goal of local, clean, efficient energy in Winneshiek County. Here are nine accomplishments from our ninth(!) year: Helped …

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Clean Energy Districts Fact Sheet

October 17, 2019

WHO makes up an energy district?What do Energy Districts do and WHY do they do it? Learn all about energy districts on the Clean Energy District Fact Sheet

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Clean Energy Districts of Iowa Formed

July 9, 2019

Lyle Luzum, Board ChairThe Winneshiek Energy District was formed in 2010 to lead, implement, and accelerate the clean energy transition in Winneshiek County. One additional part of our mission has been to help others understand …

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A Growing Energy District Movement

May 21, 2019

Andy Johnson, DirectorEnergy Districts are sprouting around eastern Iowa almost as fast as the corn, and a movement is born. Champions of locally-owned clean energy are taking the bull by the horns and getting to …

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Read: A Geography of Change

January 21, 2019

A Geography of Change describes the Energy District model and opportunity. Click on the link above to download a pdf copy. NOTE that the format is 8.5×11 landscape, and the publication is designed to be …

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W.E.D. and Decorah Featured in National Podcast

June 19, 2018

The ILSRs latest podcast episode “Innovation in Small Town America” features WED and the unique locally-owned clean energy accomplishments in the region. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance is an organization dedicated to the building of …

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Energy District Conference Success!

January 10, 2017

Over 60 individuals from over two dozen organizations and four states gathered at the Hotel Winneshiek in early December for the (first annual?) Iowa-Midwest Energy District Conference. The goal was to share experience with locally-owned …

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Energy District and Solar PV Workshop in Decorah, December 8-9

November 20, 2016

To All Iowa Clean Energy and Climate Stewardship Champions: don’t get discouraged, roll up your sleeves and get to work! That is the message from Winneshiek Energy District, which hostedthe firstIowa-Midwest Energy District Conference* in …

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