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June 2017
Northeast Iowa Farm Energy Fair
SAVE THE DATE This day long Farm Energy Fair will feature opportunities for farmers to learn about ways to decrease their energy use and save money through energy efficiency measures, and learn about owning their own renewable energy generation. With technical assistance experts, financial assistance gurus, and local contractors under the same roof, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn they best ways for your farm business to reduce your its energy…
Find out more »December 2017
Microgrids, Storage, and Cybersecurity at the Community Level
Join us to attend the virtual presentation, “Microgrids, Storage, and Cybersecurity at the Community Level.” This event is part of the Decorah Power Learning Series. Presenter: Matthew Backes, Research Engineer, Lincoln Lab, MIT Specific Location: Valders Hall of Science, Room 206
Find out more »May 2018
Non Taxable Entities Workshop
The workshop will explore the financial and environmental benefits of solar power for non-taxable entities(NTEs) and various strategies for how and why NTEs can afford and should consider, a solar energy system, including the use of public infrastructure funds, endowments and the use of power purchase agreements (PPAs). Workshop Schedule 8:30 Vendor Fair & Networking Social 9:30 Welcome 9:40 Solar Energy 101 for NTE 10:00 City of Cresco’s Story –…
Find out more »June 2018
Fest(EV)al: Northeast Iowa’s Premier Electric Car Festival
Join Winneshiek Energy District and local partners for an electric vehicle car extravaganza featuring a variety of makes and models to view, workshops, activities, and more! Educational workshops New electric vehicles at the EV Expo (stay tuned for a list of confirmed dealerships) Kids Activities by Green Iowa AmeriCorps Local Electric vehicle show: view even more makes and models and talk to the owners Brat fry by Decorah Rotary Club Moo Mobile ice cream And more!…
Find out more »Your Voice Needed At Franchise Forum Saturday
Winneshiek Energy District encourages all Decorahans interested in locally-owned clean energy opportunities to attend the public forum at city hall this Saturday morning, 9-11 AM, regarding the electric utility franchise agreement. The Energy District suggests that the bottom line of any franchise agreement should be to keep all options open and retain maximum flexibility and leverage for the city into the future. Long ago, franchise agreements were much more significant contractual arrangements between communities…
Find out more »December 2018
Lecture: The Science of Measurement and Climate Change
For the past two years, Luther College adjunct faculty Philip Iverson and Iowa State University professor emeritus Jim Iversen have been compiling information about the science and measurement of climate change and will present a lecture on their research at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Mott Room of the Dahl Centennial Union. This event, titled “The Science of Measurement and Climate Change,” is open to the public with…
Find out more »February 2019
March 2019
Winneshiek Solar Fair
Did you know 2019 is the last year for full solar tax credits? The public is invited to attend Winneshiek Solar Fair on Saturday, March 30th from 9AM to noon at the Danan Lansing Building, Winneshiek Fairgrounds. Home, farm, and business owners will get connected to resources, and talk with local solar installers at the Danan Lansing Building from 9am to noon. Decorah Electric, Blake Electric, Tom Massman Construction,…
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