A man kneels next to a blower door test setup in a home, promoting a free whole home energy audit for income-qualifying residents in Winneshiek County.

Decorah Eligible for Free Energy Audits this Spring

March 31, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District (WED) invites income-qualifying households in the city of Decorah to sign up for a free home energy audit by May 2026 to take advantage of a limited time energy-saving service.  View …

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WED Launches Commercial AuditPLUS+ Program

February 26, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District now offers Commercial AuditPLUS+, a program for northeast Iowa commercial utility customers in Howard, Winneshiek, and Allamakee counties. Commercial AuditPLUS+ is described as a program that goes beyond a traditional energy …

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WED attends Energy Lobby Day in Des Moines

February 15, 2026

Affordable energy is part of the affordable cost of living that is out of reach for many Iowans. Northeast Iowa was well represented at the 2026 Energy Advocacy Day organized by @midwestbdc on Thursday, February 5. WED …

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Solar Ribbon Cutting at Winneshiek County Recycling Facility

February 3, 2026

The sun shone on Tuesday, January 28 as a small crowd gathered to celebrate Winneshiek County Recycling’s one year anniversary of being a solar powered facility. The 147-panel rooftop solar array was installed on January …

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Bringing Sustainable Energy Home: A J-Term Partnership

February 2, 2026

This year marks the third year that Winneshiek Energy District has partnered with Luther College and professor Laura Peterson on their January term class, Bringing Sustainable Energy Home, a course that uses the college campus …

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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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