Energy Savvy Business -Fall Learning Series

July 30, 2019

Are you a Decorah Chamber member looking to save money and go green? The Winneshiek Energy District and Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to become an Energy Savvy Business with this four-week course. …


Swap Bulbs, Save Money

July 29, 2019

When it comes to energy-efficiency, lighting is low-hanging fruit that offers the biggest payback. That’s why energy districts across northeast Iowa have organized quick-and-easy Bulb Swaps for your to quickly exchange up to four incandescent …


It’s the perfect time to get a Farm Energy Assessment

July 24, 2019

Joel Zook, Energy PlannerFarms are eligible for cost-share dollars for on-farm energy improvements. If you are considering a new grain dryer, or are looking to upgrade lighting, heating or dairy equipment consider an Agricultural Energy …


Clean Energy Districts of Iowa Formed

July 9, 2019

Lyle Luzum, Board ChairThe Winneshiek Energy District was formed in 2010 to lead, implement, and accelerate the clean energy transition in Winneshiek County. One additional part of our mission has been to help others understand …


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“You Found What??” Stories from a year of energy savings

June 27, 2019

Kristin Eggen, Communications SpecialistFrom disconnected ducts to alien cats, attend thismonth’s energy breakfast to hear stories from a year in the “boots” of northeast Iowa’s energy-saving superstars: The Green Iowa AmeriCorps team. The 2018-19 team …


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Localism Versus Wealth Extraction

June 25, 2019

Fighting the Alliant Rate IncreaseAndy Johnson, Director Hundreds of people packed the Hotel Winneshiek opera house on May 2nd to voice their opposition to Alliant’s roughly 25% proposed rate hike. Thousands of comments have been …


In Review: The 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Fest

June 24, 2019

Briana Burke, Green Iowa AmeriCorps Logistics CoordinatorEarlier this June, the Winneshiek Energy District and 150 community members gathered at the Winneshiek County fairgrounds for the 2nd annual Electric Vehicle Fest(EV)val. With the sun shining, and …


Welcome Summer Squad!

May 29, 2019

Today we welcome Ally Peters and Luke Forsberg as Green Iowa AmeriCorps summermembers. Luke and Ally will serve 300 hours this summer helping to scale up our summer programs and make northeast Iowa a more …


GIA Recieves Tool Donation from Allamkee Clayton REC

May 28, 2019

This is John Molumby, from the Allamakee Clayton Electric Cooperative, with Bri Burke and Gracie Engle of the Green Iowa AmeriCorps team. The GIA team recently took a field trip to the ACEC headquarters so …


Attend the Second Annual Electric Vehicle Fest(EV)al

May 22, 2019

Kristin Eggen, Communications & Outreach CoordinatorThe Winneshiek Energy District and local partners announce the second annual Electric Vehicle Fest(EV)al will be back at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds’ Danan Lansing Building on Saturday, June 8th from …


A Growing Energy District Movement

May 21, 2019

Andy Johnson, DirectorEnergy Districts are sprouting around eastern Iowa almost as fast as the corn, and a movement is born. Champions of locally-owned clean energy are taking the bull by the horns and getting to …


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Legislature: Redo The Electric Vehicle Triple-Tax Bill

May 21, 2019

Andy Johnson, DirectorJoel Zook, Energy Planner The Iowa Legislature just passed a bill creating a new triple-tax scenario on electric vehicles (EV) for Iowans, and a bureaucratic nightmare to implement. HF767 fails to address the …


Eat Pizza For Your Energy District

May 13, 2019

The Winneshiek Energy District is partnering with Luna Valley Farm on Friday, May 17th from 4-8pm for a clean energy fundraising night. A percentage of the evening’s sales will support local, clean energy programming in …


May Program features Kerri Johannsen, Iowa Environmental Council

May 13, 2019

Kristin Eggen, Communications SpecialistThe Monthly Energy Breakfast series from the Winneshiek Energy District welcomes Kerri Johannsen from the Iowa Environmental Council to Decorah on Tuesday, May 21. Johannsen will join the local energy conversation at …


Update on Iowa Utility’s Attempt to Kill Net-Metering

April 22, 2019

Joel Zook, Energy PlannerThe Energy District has been closely following any developments out of the state capitol regarding MidAmerican’s attempts to do away with net-metering for solar customers as we know it. The proposed law …