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Oneota Coop Begins Solar Installation

October 24, 2013

If you see lots of movement on the roof of the Oneota Community Food Co-op in the coming weeks, don’t be surprised.The Co-op is currently installing a 20,000 watt solar array on the roof of …


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Andy Johnson Interviewed by Midwest Energy News

July 26, 2013

Midwest Energy News recently published a Q&A interview with Energy District’s Andy Johnson on the importance of energy planning.Read the full article here.  


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Energy District Director to Take Sabbatical

July 26, 2013

I’ll write this in first person because farewells “? even temporary ones “? are personal. Most good and meaningful work is also inseparable from our personal/family lives (my wife Emily might say too much so, …


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Hidden Solar Panels on Decorah Businesses

June 4, 2013

If the sun shines on a solar panel but no one’s there to see it, does it make a watt?Ok, so that’s not so much an ancient proverb, but I think it’s fitting in our …


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Solar PV At Record Low

March 27, 2013

There has never been a better time for installing a solar photovoltaic array on your house. Prices on solar panels have dropped steeply over the past few years, with more and more panels being produced. …


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Decorah Partnership Trades Solar Carbon LOCALLY

January 28, 2013

Decorah is on the map again for efforts in sustainable energy and climate change.This time the focus is not on the renewable energy itself but on the “solar renewable energy credits” (or SRECs) associated with …


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Energy District joins RE-AMP

December 28, 2012

The Energy District recently joined a group 144 other non-profitsandfoundations across eight Midwestern states working on climate change and energypolicy, all with a common goal of reducing global warming pollution economy-wide by 80% by2050.RE-AMP brings …


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Decorah’s Local Energy Star Buildings Shine Brightly

December 28, 2012

You’ve probably seen those yellow Energy Star labels on appliances, but did you know that entire buildings can also be awarded an Energy Star designation?Through 2012, the following seven buildings in Decorah have received this …


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Energy District Over Half Way to $100K Goal, Appeals to Public in Local Fund Drive

November 21, 2012

Winneshiek Energy District is looking for a few good friends. “Make that a few hundred!” said Board member Jeni Grouws. “We’re super excited about what we’ve accomplished in our first two short years. We’re even …


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Net-Zero Home Open House and Film Premiere

November 21, 2012

The Winneshiek Energy District will host an open house of its Net-Zero Home retrofit project, preceded by a short film screening and discussion, on Saturday, December 1st. The documentary film screening and project discussion will …


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Decorah Band & Trust Company Begins Use of Solar Panels

July 13, 2012

From an article on DecorahNews.com.Decorah Bank & Trust Company has just put into operation the largest rooftop solar installation to date in Decorah. The 22 kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic solar array sits on the bank roof. …


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Green Business Challenge 2011

July 7, 2012

The Green Business Challenge: Save Energy and Save Money!The Winneshiek Energy District is encouraging businesses to save energy and save money with the Green Business Challenge. Businesses that sign up for the Green Business Challenge …


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Luther College Board of Regents Sent Zero Carbon Footprint Goal

June 15, 2012

The Luther College Board of Regents has endorsed a goal of having the college be carbon neutral by the year 2030.Regents have authorized Luther President Richard Torgerson to plan and pursue sustainable methods of operation …


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WED and City of Decorah Partner on Energy Assistance for Low-Moderate Income Families

June 12, 2012

The Energy District has partnered with the City of Decorah to offer energy efficiency assistance to low-moderate income households in Decorah. All qualifying households can and are encouraged to participate in our Home EfficiencyProgram.Who is …


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Businesses Recognized for Achieving Green

December 3, 2011

“It is really quite impressive! So much work is being done for energy efficiency in Decorah and surrounding areas,” observed visiting energy consultant, Warren Gaskill with EnergyStewards.net.Over 55 businesses in Decorah and Winneshiek County have …