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 …


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 …


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 …


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 …


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+ …


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 …


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 …


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 …


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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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 …


Depot Outlet Supports Energy Auditing Equipment for Winneshiek Residents

January 2, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District is excited to share the impact of a recent grant from the Depot Outlet, which has expanded our ability to serve residents of Winneshiek County.  With the funds the Depot Outlet …


IEDA Awards WED $160,000 for Small Business Energy Monitoring

December 3, 2025

The Iowa Economic Development Authority recently awarded the Winneshiek Energy District $160,000 to support the project “Audit to Action: Innovative Energy Management for Small Business Growth”.  The two-year project will help small commercial energy users …


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 …


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.  …


Is a Heat Pump Right for your Home?

August 4, 2025

With the federal tax credit for air-source heat pumps expiring at the end of 2025, it might be a good time to take a closer look at whether a heat pump makes sense for your …