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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Balcony Solar is on the Rise, Not Yet in Iowa

September 2, 2025

Plug-in balcony solar arrays are beginning to attract attention in the US after rapid growth in Europe. The idea first gained traction in Germany, where millions of renters and apartment dwellers have installed these systems …

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Clean Energy Advocacy

July 2, 2025

Energy is a highly regulated and policy-driven industry. This is in part because it affects the livelihood of each person who flips a switch, drives a car, or holds a cell phone. In Iowa, energy …

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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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Former Iowa Utilities Commission Members Call for Halt to Governor’s Energy Bill

May 5, 2025

Written by Andrew Johnson, Executive Director at Clean Energy Districts of Iowa A group of five former Iowa Utilities Board/Commission members have signed a two-page letter explaining how the current omnibus energy bill (House File …

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Now’s the Time: Why Alliant Residential Customers Should Consider Solar

April 30, 2025

Written by Paul Cutting, Energy Planner If you’ve been thinking about solar for your home, 2025 might be the time to move from deliberation to action. For Alliant customers in Decorah and across Northeast Iowa, …

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TODAY: Ask Your Legislator to VOTE NO on Governor’s Energy Bill

April 3, 2025

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT! Share widely. The Governor’s Omnibus Energy Bill (HF 834 & SF 585) is flying under the radar in Iowa’s legislature, giving in to the lawyers and lobbyists of Iowa’s MONOPOLY INVESTOR-OWNED UTILITIES, …

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IOWA LEGISLATORS: Fix or Walk Away From a Very Bad Energy Bill

April 3, 2025

April 17 update: With the recent Governor’s amendment, the Winneshiek Energy District and Clean Energy Districts of Iowa are now OPPOSING this bill. Join us in contacting your legislators to vote NO for HF 834 …

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Electric Vehicles: It’s Not All Doom and Gloom

March 7, 2025

Paul Cutting, Energy PlannerIf you’ve been following the national news about electric vehicles (EVs) lately, you might think things are quite dire. There’s concern of the Trump administration’s attempts to eliminate funding for the buildout …

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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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Notes from the 2024 Clean Energy Forum for Local Leaders

December 5, 2024

On November 19th the Winneshiek Energy District, in partnership with the Clayton and Allamakee Energy Districts, hosted a Clean Energy Forum in Postville for local leadership in the three counties. County officials, city council members, …

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Middle Schoolers are schooling adults when it comes to climate advocacy

August 27, 2024

On Friday, October 25, ten students from the Decorah Middle School’s Climate Change Action Group (CCAG) did a presentation to a small group at the Winneshiek Energy District office. The topic? Their vision for a …

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Reduce Emissions with Local Carbon Offsets

August 27, 2024

Have you been feeling down about your carbon footprint?Maybe you’ve already made an effort to reduce your carbon footprint through energy efficiency, worked to electrify your home and transportation or added renewables? Or maybe you’re …

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2019 Alliant Rate Case

April 30, 2024

Early in 2019, Alliant Energy filed a rate request with the Utilities Board to raise base rates 24.45% for residential customers, 18.36% for general service customers, and 25.29% for large general service customers.Winneshiek Energy District …

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Pending Electric Rate Shocks: Make Your Voice Heard

February 1, 2024

Jim Martin-Schramm Last fall, Alliant Energy sent a notice to customers about its application to the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) to increase rates. For many, Alliant’s notice might have been missed or swept into the …

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