Green Iowa AmeriCorps: “The coolest thing I’ve done so far…”

December 30, 2019

Briana Burke, Green Iowa AmeriCorps When asked, “What’s the coolest thing you’ve done so far during your term?”, my mind is filled with images of changing light bulbs during energy assessments, kids excited about a …

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Decorah’s Sustainability Committee Releases Draft Sustainability Plan

December 11, 2019

The Winneshiek Energy District recognizes and applauds the process the city is going through to craft a comprehensive sustainability plan. We have been contributing to the energy portion of this plan and believe that this …

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LED Holiday Lights

December 9, 2019

This article is an excerpt from the Department of Energy’s page on LED lighting. We love how it takes into account the longevity of an LED strand and lays out the math of electrical use. …

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We are hiring!

December 3, 2019

Check out these two opportunities to work with local, clean energy!Communications position announcement Nov2019 West Union Position Annoucement Learn more on our Jobs page

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Repost: What are municipal utilities and why are they suddenly popular?

November 30, 2019

Can changing who delivers your electricity to you solve a slew of problems? SCOTTY HENDRICKS (A Decorah native!) 26 November 2019 Repost from Bigthink.com Cities and movements across the country are considering running their own …

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Giving thanks for our partners

November 30, 2019

Tis the season to give thanks! Here at the Winneshiek Energy District, we have deep, deep gratitude for countless community partners who are also working toward a clean, local, energy future for Winneshiek County and …

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Members make it happen. Join us!

November 28, 2019

We are grateful to all of the member-donors who supported this year’s clean local energy work with a tax-deductible donation. These individuals and businesses provide essential matching funds for the grants that support roughly half …

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Decorah Bank and Trust: A key partner for Energy Efficiency

November 26, 2019

By: Briana Burke, Green Iowa AmeriCorpsNE Iowa’s Energy-Efficiency TriadIn 2017 an estimated 66.7% to 86% of energy production in the United States was wasted (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 2017). In a time when we are …

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We’re Famous! Repost from energynews.us

November 26, 2019

https://energynews.us/2019/11/21/midwest/in-iowa-grassroots-energy-districts-aim-to-spur-local-clean-energy-conversations/In Iowa, grassroots energy districts aim to spur local clean energy conversationsKaren Uhlenhuth, Energy News Network The concept is modeled on soil and water conservation districts that spread across the country in the 1930s. A …

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Join our team: Seeking Communications and Engagement Specialist

November 6, 2019

Do you care about local, clean energy for all? Are you a great communicator and community-builder? Join our team! The Winneshiek Energy District is looking for an experienced, part-time Communications and Community Engagement professional to …

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Nine accomplishments from our 9th year

October 31, 2019

Together with community partners and support from our members, we took some notable steps toward our shared goal of local, clean, efficient energy in Winneshiek County. Here are nine accomplishments from our ninth(!) year: Helped …

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High Energy Bills? NEICAC can help.

October 31, 2019

Kristin Eggen, Communications SpecialistFor years the Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation has helped low-income households stay safe and warm with the weatherization and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP). If you or someone you …

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Luther Economics Professor Testifies Against Rate Increase

October 31, 2019

The growing energy cost burden impacts everyone from low-income households to small businesses to institutions and communities as a whole. This reality has been central to the Decorah Area Group’s intervention in the ongoing Alliant …

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Energy Burden in Rural America

October 23, 2019

Joel Zook, Energy Planner The ACEEE article shared in this newsletter shows that rural American households are one-third more likely to be energy burdened than the average US household. There are several ways to calculate …

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Clean Energy Districts Fact Sheet

October 17, 2019

WHO makes up an energy district?What do Energy Districts do and WHY do they do it? Learn all about energy districts on the Clean Energy District Fact Sheet

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