Post Author's Photographer By Kristin Eggen December 19, 2024

It’s during the darkest days of the yearI find myself most gratefulfor modern energy systems.

Can you relate?

When temperatures plummet

and daylight is scarce

That’s when the brilliance of electricity
or warmth of a functioning furnace
is a Big Deal.
On a frigid night, it can almost feel magical.

But it’s not magical. A lot goes on behind the scenes in the mostly-invisible world of energy.

We all deserve comfort, light, and hope for the future.

Thank you for being part of a community that believes in locally-owned, renewable, efficient, and affordable energy for all;
A community that improves drafty buildings so they aren’t so costly to heat;
A community that shares clean energy success stories to inspire others to take action;
A community that cares about keeping our energy dollars benefitting local economies.

Thank you for being part of a community that works to own and improve local energy systems so we can all thrive, now and in the future.

A special shout out to our supporters who chip in monthly or annually. You make the dream of a local clean energy future a reality. Thank you!

From all of us here at the Winneshiek Energy District, we hope you enjoy a warm and bright holiday season.

Person with short hair and glasses smiles in front of a sign that reads “INNESHEK ENERGY PROJECT” with a building silhouette and sunburst in the background.

Kristin Eggen

Kristin Eggen first came to the Winneshiek Energy District as a Green Iowa AmeriCorps member in 2015. Eight years later, she is thrilled to lead the grassroots clean energy movement in Winneshiek County. Kristin deeply appreciates rural communities, Northeast Iowa, community sustainability, and nonprofit management. She uses The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter methodology and graphic recording services to drive strategic conversations around community sustainability, justice, fundraising, and nonprofit health.

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