Iowa Scientists Agree: Choose renewable energy

September 16, 2026

Over 200 scientists from across the state (including three from Winneshiek county!) agree that prioritizing renewable electricity generation is good for Iowan’s health, climate, and economy in the face of skyrocketing electricity demand from data …

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How to Request Use of the Mobile Solar Generator

August 13, 2026

Winneshiek County Emergency Management welcomes community organizations and municipalities to request use of the county’s newest asset for temporary use at special events. The Sun Titan L60 mobile solar generator is powered by 8 solar …

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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 …

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Solar Ribbon Cutting at Winneshiek County Recycling Facility

February 3, 2026

The sun shone on Tuesday, January 28 as a small crowd gathered to celebrate Winneshiek County Recycling’s one year anniversary of being a solar powered facility. The 147-panel rooftop solar array was installed on January …

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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.  …

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Performance Space Proposal Could Bring Green Energy to Decorah

September 3, 2025

Guest article written by Jim Fritz, Mission Green Decorah is an arts hub and has been for many years.  There are literally dozens of ensembles, chamber groups, local bands, trios, and the like.  Additionally this …

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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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A map of Decorah, Iowa, displaying numerous blue location markers scattered throughout the city and surrounding areas.

Winneshiek County Solar Map

July 10, 2025

Go Solar in Winneshiek County Check out our map to see how solar is becoming the new normal in Northeast Iowa. Winneshiek County has more customer-owned solar systems per capita than any other county in …

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Rows of solar panels are installed on the flat roof of a building near a parking lot and trees, with a red trailer parked beside the structure at sunset.

Go Solar

July 2, 2025

Efficiency First, Solar SecondBefore considering solar, make your home as efficient as possible. It doesn’t make much sense to install an 8 kW system for $20,000 if you could first reduce your electrical usage by …

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Choosing a Solar Contractor

July 2, 2025

Get at least two Bids Start local, but get at least two, possibly more, bids for your project so you can compare quotes, recommendations, and ask for clarifications. Contractors are busy and may not be …

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Rows of solar panels are installed on the flat rooftop of a building under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees and distant buildings.

Iowa: Go Solar Now!

June 2, 2025

NOW IS THE TIME! NOW IS THE TIME to install solar and take advantage of current Renewable Energy Tax Credits before Iowa net metering changes or federal tax credits expire. Farms and rural businesses are …

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Register for Solar for Small Business Workshop

May 20, 2025

Small business owners and farmers are invited to “Solar For Small Businesses” a coffee hour conversation hosted by the Winneshiek Energy District on Tuesday, June 17 at 8am at Impact Coffee’s upstairs mezzanine. Coffee’s on …

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CEDI offers Assistance to Farms & Small Businesses to Apply for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Grants

May 8, 2025

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI), a nonprofit consortium of Energy Districts based in 14 counties in Iowa, is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and small businesses in applying for USDA grant funding …

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A single-story house with solar panels on the roof, a wooden front door, multiple windows, and a stone path leading through a landscaped front garden.

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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A man stands outside a brick building behind three large LG air conditioning units placed on wooden pallets.

Solar and Heat Pumps: How Two Lansing, Iowa Churches Lower Utility Costs, Secure a More Financially Sound Future

February 17, 2025

Paul Cutting, Energy Planner, Lansing, Iowa Lansing, Iowa, located along a beautiful stretch of the Mississippi River in Northeast Iowa, is the quintessential Mississippi River town. Sporting a largely intact core of mid 19th century brick …

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