Depot Outlet Supports Energy Auditing Equipment for Winneshiek Residents

January 2, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District is excited to share the impact of a recent grant from the Depot Outlet, which has expanded our ability to serve residents of Winneshiek County.  With the funds the Depot Outlet …

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WED Welcomes Kenedy Sandoval, J-Term Intern

January 2, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District extends a warm welcome to Kenedy Sandoval, a senior at Luther College majoring in Environmental Studies, Political Science, and International Studies. In January 2026 Kenedy will be a research intern exploring …

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What We Keep Warm: A Poem by Paula Vega

December 8, 2025

What We Keep Warm By Paula Vega I’ve started to notice  the small things that hold heat— a sealed window,  a furnace running softer,  a house breathing easier.  It’s strange, how comfort  can be an …

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IEDA Awards WED $160,000 for Small Business Energy Monitoring

December 3, 2025

The Iowa Economic Development Authority recently awarded the Winneshiek Energy District $160,000 to support the project “Audit to Action: Innovative Energy Management for Small Business Growth”.  The two-year project will help small commercial energy users …

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Event Recap: Bright Night Out

December 2, 2025

On Saturday, November 22 Winneshiek Energy District supporters new and old gathered in the Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. event room to celebrate and support a clean energy future. Local musician Namoli Brennet performed while snacks, beverages, …

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Power and Possibility: Energy Affordability in Winneshiek County

December 2, 2025

By Paula Vega, Luther College student intern at Winneshiek Energy District    Last week, Winneshiek Energy District held three Saving Clinics across the county — in Calmar, Decorah, and Ossian. The goal was simple but …

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Representatives from Iowa’s Clean Energy Districts Gather Outside Cedar Rapids

December 2, 2025

Did you know that the Winneshiek Energy District is part of a growing movement of 15 energy districts across Iowa and Wisconsin?  On Friday, November 14th the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa welcomed 45 energy …

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November, Decorah: A Poem

November 16, 2025

By Paula Vega November, Decorah  The mornings come pale now,  thin sunlight over the ridge,  a soft hush in the streets.   I pass the houses with panels on their roofs and think how simple …

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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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Round up for Clean Energy October 27 – November 9

October 29, 2025

Oneota Community Co-op shoppers are invited to round up for the Winneshiek Energy District now through Nov. 9. Your spare change will support WED’s impactful programs. With your help, we can: Identify energy savings opportunities for residents …

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Welcome, Fall Interns!

September 29, 2025

WED is proud to provide hands-on learning opportunities to local college students through semester-long internships.  This semester two international students will help WED move it’s mission forward. Paula Vega is a sophomore studying at Luther …

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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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Is a Heat Pump Right for your Home?

August 4, 2025

With the federal tax credit for air-source heat pumps expiring at the end of 2025, it might be a good time to take a closer look at whether a heat pump makes sense for your …

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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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