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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Heat Pump Contractor Training

Northeast Iowa Community College Waukon Center 1220 3rd Ave NW #102, Waukon, IA, United States

Please join the Midwest Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Collaborative, in partnership with Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) and support of the Allamakee Energy District, on Wednesday, October 16, for a free contractor training summit on ASHPs. This half-day training event is free for area HVAC contractors and will include opportunity for attendees to learn about ASHPs from technical experts, manufacturers, and distributors. Many topics will be explored, including

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Home Energy Office Hours

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A free online space for ordinary residents to drop in and ask a panel of energy and climate leaders about home energy programs, incentives, and upgrades.

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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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Getting Your Home Solar Ready

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Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a better understanding of how to prepare for solar and its significance for you. Register now to secure your spot at energyevents.org Accessibility: This event is free. This event will be recorded and available for free on YouTube with closed captioning. This event is put on in collaboration with the REAMP Network.

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EV Ownership 101

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Watch the recording on demand. 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

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Forest Edge, a Net-Zero School

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When the Decorah Middle School's Climate Change Action group heard that a new school could soon be built in their district, they researched climate-friendly school building design. What they found was an inspiring example: Forest Edge Elementary School - Wisconsin's first net-zero school. Oregon School District’s 126,000 square foot Forest Edge Elementary School in Dane County is the first net zero energy school built in Wisconsin. The school is energy

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Municipal Electric Forum with Don Kom

Luther College, Valders Hall of Science, Room 206, Luther College, Decorah, IA, United States

On Monday evening, February 10, Decorah Power will host the first of a series of educational events regarding the upcoming March 4th referendum on establishing a Municipal Utility for Decorah. The event will take place in 206 Valders on the Luther College Campus from 5:30 - 7 pm. This event is free and open to the public.  Monday’s featured speaker is Don Kom, the director of the municipal electric utility

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Local Energy Forum: Brian Krambeer, CEO of MiEnergy

Decorah UCC Fellowship Hall 209 W Broadway, Decorah, IA, United States

Join Decorah Power for an educational event with Brian Krambeer, President and CEO of MiEnergy Cooperative, on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:30 pm at the Decorah UCC, 209 W. Broadway St. This presentation will explore the current ways MiEnergy partners with other municipalities and the beneficial partnership opportunities available to municipal electric utilities. Join us to explore the opportunities in front of Decorah!

Community Survey: Planning for Winneshiek’s Clean Energy Future

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in the weeks to come WED will engage in a strategic planning process. Help us plan for the next several years of clean energy progress in Winneshiek County with this 6 minute survey.  Your input will help us be as effective as possible in reaching WED's mission to lead, implement and accelerate the locally-owned clean energy transition. No matter if you’re a long time follower, or new to our mission, your

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