Register for theCarbon Footprint Workshop

April 22, 2019

Joel Zook, Energy PlannerThe Energy District, in partnership with the Decorah Public Library, is hosting a Carbon Footprint Workshop on April 30th at 6 pm at the Decorah Public Library. We’ll talk about how to …

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Alliant Rate Increase "¦ and What You Can Do About It

April 22, 2019

Wait, what did you say, Alliant rates are going up? I thought they just promised us (during the debate around a municipal electric utility) that their rates would rise veeeery sloooowly for at least 20 …

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We Need Your Help!

April 22, 2019

For many people in northeast Iowa, April is a time for planting, for budding trees, for shedding the layers of winter. For WED’s Green Iowa AmeriCorps team, April has meant “fundraising”. We desperately need a …

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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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AmeriCorps Members Gain Sustainability Insight, Worldview in Hawaii

February 28, 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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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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Proposed Bill Will Kill Iowa’s Solar Industry, Trample Iowan’s Energy Freedom

February 22, 2019

Iowa House Republicans have introduced a long-awaited bill to kill net metering as we know it in Iowa. The bill was apparently drafted by MidAmerican Energy and will likely be supported by Alliant Energy, as …

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Help plan northeast Iowa’s second annual Electric Vehicle Fair

February 20, 2019

Now seeking energetic (get it?), creative, and passionate EV enthusiasts to help plan this year’s 2019 Electric Vehicle Fest(EV)al and Fair. Last year’s premier event was a huge successand we’re looking forward to another great …

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Read: A Geography of Change

January 21, 2019

A Geography of Change describes the Energy District model and opportunity. Click on the link above to download a pdf copy. NOTE that the format is 8.5×11 landscape, and the publication is designed to be …

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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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Energy Efficiency Day on the Hill

January 17, 2019

Andy Johnson, DirectorCalling all clean energy and shop-local advocates: the first every Energy Efficiency day at the state capitol is next Tuesday, January 22. WED is coordinating ride-sharing; email Joel Zookif you’re interested. According to …

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Cedar Rapids Sustainability Coordinator Visits Decorah

January 9, 2019

You are invited to Eric Holthaus, Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Cedar Rapids, to learn about Cedar Rapids’ sustainability initiatives. Holthaus will be the featured speaker at Energy Breakfast, Tuesday, January 15th at 7:30 …

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Cedar Rapids Sustainability Coordinator Plans Visit to Decorah

December 20, 2018

You are invited to Eric Holthaus, Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Cedar Rapids, to learn about Cedar Rapids’ sustainability initiatives. Holthaus will be the featured speaker at Energy Breakfast, Tuesday, January 15th at 7:30 …

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Register for Energy Breakfast with Steve Falck

December 12, 2018

Join the Environmental Law and Policy Center’s(ELPC) Senior Policy Advocate Steve Falck at T-bock’s Sports Bar and Grille for a conversation about local energy policy on December 18th. Mr. Falck will provide an overview of …

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Not Your Average Basement Story

November 28, 2018

You probably know someone like my Great Aunt.My great aunt lives in a very small house in a very small town in northeast Iowa on a small fixed income. She has her share of health …

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