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In Gratitude this Winter Solstice

December 19, 2024

It’s during the darkest days of the yearI find myself most gratefulfor modern energy systems. Can you relate? When temperatures plummet and daylight is scarce That’s when the brilliance of electricity or warmth of a …

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Hometown Taxi Purchases First Electric Vehicle

December 19, 2024

Hometown Taxi, a small community-minded taxi company based in Decorah, recently added its first electric vehicle to its fleet. Known for providing rides in and around Decorah and regional trips to places like Iowa City, …

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Key Initiates in 2025

December 5, 2024

What is Winneshiek County’s locally-led energy district focusing on in the year ahead? Key initiatives in 2025 include: Providing one-on-one energy coaching so all Winneshiek County residents can identify their next clean energy upgrade Taking …

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Notes from the 2024 Clean Energy Forum for Local Leaders

December 5, 2024

On November 19th the Winneshiek Energy District, in partnership with the Clayton and Allamakee Energy Districts, hosted a Clean Energy Forum in Postville for local leadership in the three counties. County officials, city council members, …

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Allamakee Energy District seeks Program Coordinator

October 29, 2024

The Allamakee Energy District is seeking a part-time program coordinator. Please share widely! ED Program Coordinator – job description

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Middle Schoolers are schooling adults when it comes to climate advocacy

August 27, 2024

On Friday, October 25, ten students from the Decorah Middle School’s Climate Change Action Group (CCAG) did a presentation to a small group at the Winneshiek Energy District office. The topic? Their vision for a …

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Free Energy Coaching Available for Farms and Small Businesses

August 27, 2024

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI), a nonprofit consortium of Energy Districts based in 13 counties in Iowa, is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and small businesses in applying for USDA grant funding …

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Reduce Emissions with Local Carbon Offsets

August 27, 2024

Have you been feeling down about your carbon footprint?Maybe you’ve already made an effort to reduce your carbon footprint through energy efficiency, worked to electrify your home and transportation or added renewables? Or maybe you’re …

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Plug-in Hybrid Owner Story: Phil Iversen’s 2014 Honda Accord

August 27, 2024

This spring and summer we bring you “Electric Vehicle Owner Stories,” a series of interviews with northeast Iowa EV owners.This Electric Vehicle Owner Story features a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Name: Philip Iversen Vehicle …

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Plug-in Hybrid Owner Story: Phil Iversen’s RAV4 Prime

July 30, 2024

This spring and summer we bring you “Electric Vehicle Owner Stories,” a series of interviews with northeast Iowa EV owners. This Electric Vehicle Owner Story features a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A plug-in hybrid …

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“Would you like to put a dot on my map?”

July 30, 2024

Kristin Eggen, Executive DirectorJuly 2024 The Winneshiek Energy District spent July 9-13 talking to residents at the Winneshiek County Fair. We ate nachos, handed out lightbulbs, and shared information about heat pumps. Our question for …

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Electric Vehicle Owner Story: Patrick Smith and Lor Miller

June 27, 2024

This spring and summer we bring you “Electric Vehicle Owner Stories,” a series of interviews with northeast Iowa EV owners. Name: Patrick Smith and Lor Miller Vehicle: 2019 Tesla Model 3 Purchased on: April 17, …

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Electric Vehicle Story: Zach and Stephanie Fromm

May 30, 2024

This spring and summer we bring you “Electric Vehicle Owner Stories,” a series of interviews with northeast Iowa EV owners. Name: Zach & Stephanie Fromm Vehicle (Model and Year): 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Purchased …

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2019 Alliant Rate Case

April 30, 2024

Early in 2019, Alliant Energy filed a rate request with the Utilities Board to raise base rates 24.45% for residential customers, 18.36% for general service customers, and 25.29% for large general service customers.Winneshiek Energy District …

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Electric Vehicle Story: David Wadsworth

April 30, 2024

This spring and summer we bring you “Electric Vehicle Owner Stories,” a series of interviews with northeast Iowa EV owners. Name: David Wadsworth (Wadsworth Construction) Vehicle: 2023 F-150 Lightning XLT with extended range battery, which …

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