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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

Qualified Charitable Distribution Information Session

Decorah Public Library 202 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA, United States

Over two-thirds of households donate annual to a charitable organization. Did you know that people over the age of 70 can give in a tax-savvy way through a  "qualified charitable distribution," or QCD? Join Erick Kephart of Decorah Bank and Trust, the Decorah Public Library, and Winneshiek Energy District to learn more about QCDs so you can invest more in the causes you love, and make a bigger impact in

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Home Energy Office Hours

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⚡️ Free online home energy event! ⚡️Are you a renter or homeowner wondering how to take advantage of home energy programs and incentives available thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act? Do you want to know more about the experience of switching to an induction stovetop, heat pump, electric car, or e-bike? You have questions; we have answers. Home Energy Office Hours aren't presentations – they're opportunities to talk to energy

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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

Online

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.

Free

November Energy Lunch: Solar Grazing with Ames Electric

Online

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.

Free

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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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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