Summer Book Club: What if we get it right? Visions of climate futures

May 8, 2025

The Winneshiek Energy District and First Lutheran Church invite the public to read and discuss “What if We Get It Right? Visions of a climate future” by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Book club discussions will …

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Former Iowa Utilities Commission Members Call for Halt to Governor’s Energy Bill

May 5, 2025

Written by Andrew Johnson, Executive Director at Clean Energy Districts of Iowa A group of five former Iowa Utilities Board/Commission members have signed a two-page letter explaining how the current omnibus energy bill (House File …

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Q&A: EV Rental in Minneapolis

May 5, 2025

Ask the Expert Q&A with Energy Planner Paul Cutting.Q: Many of the car rental companies at the MSP airport, especially, are offering a lot of EVs at competitive rental prices, but I am hesitant to …

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Now’s the Time: Why Alliant Residential Customers Should Consider Solar

April 30, 2025

Written by Paul Cutting, Energy Planner If you’ve been thinking about solar for your home, 2025 might be the time to move from deliberation to action. For Alliant customers in Decorah and across Northeast Iowa, …

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Northeast Iowa Celebrates Earth Day Festival

April 18, 2025

NEWS FROM: Winneshiek County Conservation Board FOR RELEASE: Immediately CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Hanna Meyer, (563) 534-7145,education@winneshiekwild.com DATE: April 29th, 2025 Northeast Iowa Celebrates the Earth Day Festival Over 600 people attended the 2025 Earth …

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TODAY: Ask Your Legislator to VOTE NO on Governor’s Energy Bill

April 3, 2025

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT! Share widely. The Governor’s Omnibus Energy Bill (HF 834 & SF 585) is flying under the radar in Iowa’s legislature, giving in to the lawyers and lobbyists of Iowa’s MONOPOLY INVESTOR-OWNED UTILITIES, …

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IOWA LEGISLATORS: Fix or Walk Away From a Very Bad Energy Bill

April 3, 2025

April 17 update: With the recent Governor’s amendment, the Winneshiek Energy District and Clean Energy Districts of Iowa are now OPPOSING this bill. Join us in contacting your legislators to vote NO for HF 834 …

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Electric Vehicles: It’s Not All Doom and Gloom

March 7, 2025

Paul Cutting, Energy PlannerIf you’ve been following the national news about electric vehicles (EVs) lately, you might think things are quite dire. There’s concern of the Trump administration’s attempts to eliminate funding for the buildout …

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Meet Energy Burden Intern: Emilee Burcham-Scofield

March 4, 2025

Hello! My name is Emilee Burcham and I am a junior at Luther College. I am an environmental studies major with a minor in social welfare. I am involved in Student Senate, Norse Against Sexual …

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Community Survey: Planning for Winneshiek’s Clean Energy Future

March 4, 2025

In the weeks to come WED will engage in a strategic planning process. Help us plan for the next several years of clean energy progress in Winneshiek County with this 6 minute survey. Your input …

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Today: Decorah Votes for Municipal Power

March 4, 2025

Today Decorah residents can vote to “Establish a municipal electric utility (MEU).” Doing so would allow the city of Decorah to take next steps in determining the feasibility of a Decorah MEU to provide improved …

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Solar and Heat Pumps: How Two Lansing, Iowa Churches Lower Utility Costs, Secure a More Financially Sound Future

February 17, 2025

Paul Cutting, Energy Planner, Lansing, Iowa Lansing, Iowa, located along a beautiful stretch of the Mississippi River in Northeast Iowa, is the quintessential Mississippi River town. Sporting a largely intact core of mid 19th century brick …

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Decorah Votes for Local Power…Again!

January 31, 2025

On March 4 Decorah residents will once again have the opportunity to decide their energy future during a city-wide election to “Establish a Municipal Electric Utility.” By voting “Yes!” citizens of Decorah take the first …

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EV Curious? Try Renting.

January 31, 2025

Many people wonder “Would an EV fit my lifestyle”? You know what they say: “There’s only one way to find out!” WED caught up with Mo Valko of Decorah to hear about her recent experience …

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WED Assists Luther College Home Energy Class

December 20, 2024

During the month of January Winneshiek Energy District Energy Planner Paul Cutting assisted environmental studies professor Laura Peterson in her J-term course Bringing Sustainable Energy Home. Luther’s January term, or J-Term as it’s commonly known, …

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