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New Year’s Resolution: Working toward net-zero in 2020

T-Bock's Underground 206 W Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States

Curious about "Net-Zero Carbon"?  Wondering how to get started, or just what it means? Join the Winneshiek Energy District team on Tuesday, January 21st from 7:30-8:30 AM to get the tools you need to start working towards carbon neutrality.   Hear Joe Grimstad, Vice Chairman, Decorah Bank and Trust, share the bank’s journey to reach their net-zero carbon goal in 2019. Joel Zook, the Energy District’s Energy Planner, will then

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Annual Clean Energy Policy Update and Discussion

T-Bock's Underground 206 W Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States

Come with questions about net metering, the Alliant case, tax credits, electric vehicles, and more. This event is free and open to the public.  Muffins and coffee will be available with a free-will donation. Please register at energydistrict.org/breakfast 

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Energy Lunch: RREAL Solar

RREAL Solar, based in Backus, MN works to make solar available to communities of all income levels. Join us on Tuesday, January 19th via Zoom to hear about their work! Register at energydistrict.org/breakfast by January 18th to get the zoom link for the event.

May Energy Lunch | An All Electric, Solar Shingle, Amish Built, Forever Home.

When Joe Deden and Mary Bell built their all-electric, energy-savvy "Forever Home" in Lanesboro Minnesota, they designed with sustainability in mind. Their design includes solar shingles, battery backup, smart electric panel, in-floor heat and air-to-water heat pump for heating and cooling. Join us on Tuesday, May 21 at noon to hear about their experience designing and building a new home with the latest in clean energy technology. View the recording on

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June Energy Lunch | Solar Financing for Nonprofits

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Are you a nonprofit interested in adding solar energy to your building or site? Join Commercial Lender Mike Ludeking to explore the incentives and financing available to nonprofits. There's never been a better time to consider going solar! Mike works with businesses – large and small, farms and non-profit organizations to assist them with renewable energy financing. This event is made possible thanks to partnership with greenpenny Bank and Allamakee County Energy District. The Energy Lunch

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July Energy Lunch & Learn | Energy Efficient Cooling (and Heating!)

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Summer energy bills got you down? Join energy planner Paul Cutting to learn about the most energy efficient cooling system around: heat pumps. Looking to install cooling in your home, or need to upgrade your air conditioning unit soon? This lunch webinar will be your guide to low cost, low carbon home cooling (spoiler alert: AND heating!).  The Energy Lunch & Learn program is a monthly virtual webinar series that

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September Energy Lunch & Learn | Vesterhiem Commons: A year in review

Vesterhiem Norwegian-American Museum 520 W Water St, Decorah, IA, United States

It's been a year since Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum opened the doors to it's new Commons in downtown Decorah. Bring your bag lunch for this in-person event, we will catch up with museum Director Chris Johnson to hear about how the building's sustainable design has helped the museum save energy, and what they have learned. Join us on Tuesday, September 24 in-person in the Vesterheim Commons. View the recording. View the slides

October Energy Lunch: Alliant Rate Case

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Alliant Energy Customers - Did you know that your rates are likely to go up (again) in the near future?  Thankfully, the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa led a coalition of interveners who fought to keep electric rates reasonable for Iowans and stop the runaway train of rate increases. Join CEDI coalition member and WED board member Jim Martin-Schramm for an informational session about Alliant Energy's proposed rate increase, and

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November Energy Lunch: Solar Grazing with Ames Electric

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Are you a farmer looking to diversify income, a solar developer interested in reducing pesticide use and feeding cute animals, or perhaps generally curious about the intersection of agriculture, solar energy and innovative land use? This is the webinar for you. Join City of Ames Electric Services energy services coordinator Joel Zook and Goats on the Go co-founder Aaron Steele to learn about their utility-scale solar grazing partnership.  Hear about

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EV Ownership 101

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Curious about Electric Vehicle Ownership but don’t know where to start? Nervous about charging, costs, driving range, winter mileage, and more? Join us to hear the real scoop on what day-to-day EV Ownership looks like and find out everything you need to know! Presenter Dr. David Reichmuth will guide us through types of EVs, EV ownership, benefits, considerations, and incentives, and how to choose the right EV for you! Presenter:

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