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January 2017
Three Critical Solar Issues in 2017
*Three Critical Solar Issues in 2017* This month Larry Grimstad and Winneshiek Energy District Director Andy Johnson will discuss three important issues to watch: 1) "Winneshiek Shared Solar" - This community solar project had a feasibility study done and then went off the radar. What happened? Will the project resurface? 2) Net Metering - What's the status? Is it around for good? 3) Iowa Solar Tax Credits - Are they…
Find out more »April 2017
April Energy Breakfast: Wildlife meets Energy Production
Join us at 7:30am at T-Bock's Underground for this month's Energy Breakfast. Topic: Wildlife Meets Energy Production. All energy production has trade-offs. We are familiar with the dangers of fossil fuel consumption, but renewable sources of energy have some drawbacks too, particularly for wildlife and biodiversity. In this section of the talk Lilly Jensen from Winneshiek County Conservation will provide a brief overview of some of the ways wildlife can be…
Find out more »July 2017
Waverly Utility’s Darrel Wenzel at July Breakfast
The Winneshiek Energy District and Decorah Power welcome Waverly Utility‘s CEO/General Manager Darrel Wenzel to speak about the successes and challenges of a municipal utility in a town of 10,000 people. Join the local energy conversation every third Tuesday of the month at T-Bock’s Underground. Energy Breakfasts are a great way to join the local energy conversation. Please register at energydistrict.org/breakfast T-Bock’s Breakfast Buffet ($10) includes a spread of quiche,…
Find out more »September 2017
September Energy Breakfast
Join us at 7:30am at T-Bock’s Underground for this month’s Energy Breakfast. The public, business community and local leadership are invited to two opportunities to learn about utility models, how rates are set and the current Alliant Energy rate increase Tuesday, Sept. 19. Guest Speaker David Osterberg will present at Winneshiek Energy District’s monthly Energy Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in T-Bock’s basement, then again at a noon brownbag at City Hall. Osterberg was founder and director…
Find out more »October 2017
October Energy Breakfast
Join us at 7:30am at T-Bock’s Underground for this month’s Energy Breakfast. Stay tuned for this month's topic.
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November Energy Breakfast
Join us at 7:30am at T-Bock’s Underground for this month’s Energy Breakfast. Stay tuned for this month's topic.
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December Energy Breakfast
December Energy Breakfast: Local Energy Policy and Programs: A Year in Review T-Bock’s Sports Bar and Grill on December, 19th from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. This month’s topic will first briefly highlight key district initiatives from 2017, including a partnership with Decorah Power, Farm Energy Planning, Green Iowa Americorps, and the expansion of Energy Districts in NEIA. The discussion will then turn to an update of energy policy issues at…
Find out more »February 2018
March Energy Breakfast
Join the monthly local energy forum. The event is free and open to the public. There will be breakfast and coffee available for purchase. Please register by Friday, March 16th so we know you’re coming. Click here to register or learn more.
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