News from the Winneshiek Solar Fair

April 16, 2019

Briana Burke, Logistics Coordinator, Green Iowa AmeriCorps What can save you money, is good for the environment, creates local jobs, and is the future of energy? Solar panels! While that riddle isn’t too hard to …

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Joel’s Solar Story

February 25, 2019

So. I placed a down payment on solar last month. I’m committing to the largest purchase I’ve ever made (not counting my house). I’ve sat on the fence on this decision for some time because …

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WANTED: Owner-Occupied Homes for Free Energy Assessments

January 18, 2019

Kristin Eggen, Communications Specialist Partnership is a beautiful thing. The Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (RHTF) partners with the Winneshiek Energy District to bring qualifying homeowners in Northeast Iowa FREE home energy assessments. Do …

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Rebates Are Going Away "? Act Now!

October 30, 2018

Joel Zook, Energy PlannerHome and Business owners thinking about upgrading their insulation, heating or cooling systems should act now before rebates lower, or disappear in early 2019.This article outlines the changes that are coming to …

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Proposed Cuts to Energy Efficiency Program Will Affect Rebate Levels

July 19, 2018

Joel Zook, Energy PlannerSome Rebates Will Be Eliminated Completely If you’ve considered making any upgrades to improve the energy efficiency of your home or business, you may want to act now while rebates still exist …

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Now is the Time to (re)Consider Solar

May 17, 2018

Joel Zook, Energy PlannerI am taking another hard look at solar panels for my home. My roof is not an ideal site for solar; It faces west and is heavily shaded through most of the …

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Electric VehicleFest(EV)al

May 17, 2018

Kristin Eggen, Communications SpecialistElectric vehicles (EVs) have long been of interest to those seeking to decrease fossil fuel dependency and generate power in their communities through renewable energy. As the EV market grows in response …

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Farm Energy Expert Shares Ideas on Efficiency, Renewables

March 28, 2018

Earlier month WED Energy Planner Joel Zook met up with journalist Pam Reinig of the Clayton County Register to talk about farm energy: PR: How many farm energy plans have you conducted? JZ: I’ve done …

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Clayton County’s LED Workshop

March 28, 2017

Home, farm and business owners gathered at Elkader’s Keystone Area Education Center on Saturday, March 18th for the Clayton County Energy District’sLED Lighting Workshop. Local vendors and contractors greeted attendees who gripped cookies and complementary …

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State Solar Tax Credit Danger: Apply NOW

January 12, 2017

If you have installed a solar system recently but not yet sent in your state tax credit application, we suggest you do so immediately. First, talk to your installer to check whether they submitted it …

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Solar PV At Record Low

March 27, 2013

There has never been a better time for installing a solar photovoltaic array on your house. Prices on solar panels have dropped steeply over the past few years, with more and more panels being produced. …

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Green Business Challenge 2011

July 7, 2012

The Green Business Challenge: Save Energy and Save Money!The Winneshiek Energy District is encouraging businesses to save energy and save money with the Green Business Challenge. Businesses that sign up for the Green Business Challenge …

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