Three Critical Solar Issues in 2017

T-Bock's Underground 206 W Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States

*Three Critical Solar Issues in 2017* This month Larry Grimstad and Winneshiek Energy District Director Andy Johnson will discuss three important issues to watch: 1) "Winneshiek Shared Solar" - This community solar project had a feasibility study done and then went off the radar. What happened? Will the project resurface? 2) Net Metering - What's the status? Is it around for good? 3) Iowa Solar Tax Credits - Are they

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Rob Hogg Listening Post in Elkader

The Clayton Energy District with The Clayton County Democrats and The Clayton County Conservation Awareness Network are enthusiastic about hosting Iowa State Senator and Minority Leader Rob Hogg on February 2nd at 7pm at Johnson’s Restaurant in Elkader. Johnson’s pie, coffee and tea will be served. We will hear Sen. Hogg’s optimistic vision and strategy for the upcoming legislative session. We have asked Senator Hogg to speak about and hear

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April Energy Breakfast: Wildlife meets Energy Production

T-Bock's Underground 206 W Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States

Join us at 7:30am at T-Bock's Underground for this month's Energy Breakfast. Topic: Wildlife Meets Energy Production. All energy production has trade-offs. We are familiar with the dangers of fossil fuel consumption, but renewable sources of energy have some drawbacks too, particularly for wildlife and biodiversity. In this section of the talk Lilly Jensen from Winneshiek County Conservation will provide a brief overview of some of the ways wildlife can be

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Free – $10

WED at Winneshiek County Fair

Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA, United States

Come find us at the Winneshiek County Fair! We'll be at booth N9 in the North exhibit hall.

Waverly Utility’s Darrel Wenzel at July Breakfast

T-Bock's Underground 206 W Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States

The Winneshiek Energy District and Decorah Power welcome Waverly Utility‘s CEO/General Manager Darrel Wenzel to speak about the successes and challenges of a municipal utility in a town of 10,000 people. Join the local energy conversation every third Tuesday of the month at T-Bock’s Underground. Energy Breakfasts are a great way to join the local energy conversation. Please register at energydistrict.org/breakfast T-Bock’s Breakfast Buffet ($10) includes a spread of quiche,

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September Energy Breakfast

T-Bock's Underground 206 W Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States

Join us at 7:30am at T-Bock’s Underground for this month’s Energy Breakfast. The public, business community and local leadership are invited to two opportunities to learn about utility models, how rates are set and the current Alliant Energy rate increase Tuesday, Sept. 19. Guest Speaker David Osterberg will present at Winneshiek Energy District’s monthly Energy Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in T-Bock’s basement, then again at a noon brownbag at City Hall. Osterberg was founder and director

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Free – $10