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April 2019
Carbon Footprint Workshop @ Decorah Public Library
Are you increasingly worried about climate change, and ready to do something? Are you increasingly worried about climate change, and ready to do something? Join Winneshiek Energy District staff for an interactive workshop to understand your current impact and how to do something about it. The first half of the workshop will focus on measuring the carbon footprint of your household. Bring data on your annual home energy use (electric, gas,…
Find out more »June 2019
Electric Vehicle Fest(EV)al
Saturday, June 8th, 2019 9:00 AM - 1 PM Winneshiek County Fairgrounds - Danan Lansing Building The second annual Fest(EV)al ("fest-eee-val") is right around the corner! The Winneshiek Energy District, Decorah Bank, and Trust, KDEC100.5 FM, and KAR Auto Group welcome electric vehicle enthusiasts and inquirers to gather at the Fairgrounds for a morning of electric vehicle (EV) exploration, information, and fun. Meet the Cars Electric Vehicle Expo Inside the…
Find out more »July 2019
Howard County Solar Fair
2019 is the last year for full state and federal solar tax credits. If you've been dreaming of solar, the Howard County Energy District is working to connect the public with solar resources. On Saturday, July 27th from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Cresco Theatre the HCED will have excellent speakers giving rotating talks upstairs in the beautifully restored theatre with vendors downstairs in Champlin Hall. This is…
Find out more »October 2019
Bumps and Benefits of DIY Soar
October Energy LUNCH at Northeast Iowa Community College 12PM-1PM Room 105, Wilder Business Center Northeast Iowa Community College Is it possible to install your own solar panels? Electrical instructor Jeffrey Foster will share his experience with DIY solar in his own backyard. Learn more and register for this event at energydistrict.org/breakfast/
Find out more »Strong Towns
Are you interested in exploring what it takes to make and keep communities financially strong? Attend guest lecturer Charles L. Marohn on Thursday, October 24th on the Luther campus. Charles L. Marohn, Jr., is the founder and president of Strong Towns and the author of Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity. He is a professional engineer (PE) licensed in the state of Minnesota and a land-use planner with two decades of experience. He holds a bachelor’s…
Find out more »Called to Climate Action: Statewide Interfaith Gathering
Iowa Interfaith Power and Light will host a free, public event in Hiawatha, Iowa on October 26. The student-led event will include an interfaith prayer service, a keynote by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a widely known evangelical Christian and climate scientist, and a keynote response and discussion. Doors open at 8:00 AM for local and statewide networking 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Hiawatha Iowa college students of…
Find out more »March 2020
Winneshiek Solar Fair
Join the Winneshiek Energy District to learn how you can go solar this year! Solar contractors will be available to answer your questions and Energy District staff will be presenting on Solar Financials and Incentives as well as Solar Tech 101. Kids activities provided by the Green Iowa Americorps team and refreshments will be available to purchase from The Sassy Baker. Event generously sponsored by Decorah Bank and Trust. Full…
Find out more »October 2022
Get Charged Up! EV Event
Join us for the Northeast Iowa Get Charged Up! EV Event! A line up of subject matter experts and panel discussions will introduce attendees to community electric vehicle (EV) readiness, EV fleet transitions, charging infrastructure deployment, funding opportunities and more. Also check out the EV exhibit, Ride and Drive opportunity, and vendors. Our goal is to bring engagement around this expanding technology to our local communities so they can capitalize…
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