Choosing a Solar Contractor

July 2, 2025

Get at least two Bids Start local, but get at least two, possibly more, bids for your project so you can compare quotes, recommendations, and ask for clarifications. Contractors are busy and may not be …

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Go Solar

July 2, 2025

Efficiency First, Solar SecondBefore considering solar, make your home as efficient as possible. It doesn’t make much sense to install an 8 kW system for $20,000 if you could first reduce your electrical usage by …

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Electric Vehicle Resources

July 2, 2025

Learn Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electric Vehicles | Department of Energy Green Vehicle Guide | Environmental Protection Agency  Greenercars Financial Incentives Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives | fueleconomy.gov Vehicle cost calculator | Department of Energy Shop Local Dealers …

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DIY Home Efficiency Checklist

July 2, 2025

Use these easy and inexpensive energy saving tips as your first steps to make your home more comfortable, efficient, and earth-friendly. For Renters These measures are temporary, reversible, and safe to do without your landlord’s …

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Clean Energy Advocacy

July 2, 2025

Energy is a highly regulated and policy-driven industry. This is in part because it affects the livelihood of each person who flips a switch, drives a car, or holds a cell phone. In Iowa, energy …

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Electrification Resources

July 2, 2025

Resources from the WebMinnesota Public Radio: A group of utilities, state regulators and environmental groups released a report showing it’s possible — with existing technology — for electricity generation in the midcontinent to be carbon-free by …

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EV Charging In Winneshiek County

July 2, 2025

Publicly available electric vehicle charging has greatly improved in Winneshiek County and northeast Iowa. Within Decorah city limits, there are now sixteen level 2 chargers available for public use, two direct current fast chargers at …

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Cities, Counties, Multi-family housing

June 16, 2025

The Winneshiek Energy District is partnering with the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) to offer cities, counties, and multi-family housing entities technical assistance for building projects through CEDI’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. …

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Iowa: Go Solar Now!

June 2, 2025

NOW IS THE TIME! NOW IS THE TIME to install solar and take advantage of current Renewable Energy Tax Credits before Iowa net metering changes or federal tax credits expire. Farms and rural businesses are …

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New Bill Savers Program Offers Energy-Saving Home Installs

May 30, 2025

Starting this June 2025 homeowners and renters can request free installation of energy-saving measures when they sign up for Bill Savers, a new program for Winneshiek County residents offered by the Winneshiek Energy District.A Bill …

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Meet Rorie Wiedow, Clean Energy Outreach Intern

May 30, 2025

Meet Rorie! Rorie is a Junior studying Business Administration with an emphasis on Energy Management and a minor in Environment and Sustainability at Western Colorado University! A Decorah native, Rorie joined the Winneshiek Energy District …

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Students Learn about Energy Efficiency at STEM Connect Day

May 28, 2025

On Wednesday May 21, the Winneshiek Energy District joined over a dozen local companies at the Decorah High School’s STEM Connect Day! At our booth, WED engaged with over 120 high school students to teach …

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Register for Solar for Small Business Workshop

May 20, 2025

Small business owners and farmers are invited to “Solar For Small Businesses” a coffee hour conversation hosted by the Winneshiek Energy District on Tuesday, June 17 at 8am at Impact Coffee’s upstairs mezzanine. Coffee’s on …

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Free Home Energy Audits Now Available to Income-Qualifying Households

May 20, 2025

WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — The Winneshiek Energy District is excited to announce a new program offering free comprehensive home energy audits to income-qualifying households in Decorah and Winneshiek County. This initiative is designed to help …

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CEDI offers Assistance to Farms & Small Businesses to Apply for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Grants

May 8, 2025

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI), a nonprofit consortium of Energy Districts based in 14 counties in Iowa, is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and small businesses in applying for USDA grant funding …

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