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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 »August 2019
Trail Cleanup and Potluck Brunch
Help Green Iowa AmeriCorps and Decorah Human Powered Trails steward our beautiful trails. Sunday, August 11th from 9-12 @ Palisades Park, Decorah Cleanup from 9-11. Potluck at 11. Questions? Contact Ally@energydistrict.org
Find out more »August Breakfast: Porter House Energy Upgrades
The August Energy Breakfast will feature one of Decorah's most noteable landmarks: the Porter House Museum. The non-profit museum recently underwent notable energy upgrades, including central air, installation of mini-split heat pumps, and rooftop solar. Join board member Paul Cutting and the Energy District staff on the museum porch for coffee, muffins, and a tour of the museum's energy upgrades. Register for this event at energydistrict.org/breakfast/
Find out more »September 2019
Drive Electric Week
Electric vehicles are an important part of the vision for clean, locally-owned energy. Join us in celebrating National Drive Electric Week!
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Paris to Pittsburgh Film Screening
The Winneshiek Energy District invites you to a free outdoor screening of the National Geographic documentary Paris to Pittsburgh at Oneota Community Co-Op's Kitchen Classroom downtown Decorah. About the film: From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change. And as the weather grows more deadly and destructive, they aren’t waiting on Washington to act. Learn about their incredible stories…
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 »November 2019
Preparing for our future: Investing in energy efficiency.
In the Spring of 2019, the Oneota Community Co-op completed a major remodel of its current store location. A large investment of this project was replacing an old refrigeration system with a newer refrigerated rack system. New, efficient refrigerated cases and LED lighting completed the overhaul of the Co-op's infrastructure and are on track for a 5-6 year payback! Come join us for a morning of geeking out with numbers,…
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