Luther College students Paula and Joao

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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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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