Annual Clean Energy Policy Update and Discussion

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

Come with questions about net metering, the Alliant case, tax credits, electric vehicles, and more. This event is free and open to the public.  Muffins and coffee will be available with a free-will donation. Please register at energydistrict.org/breakfast 

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March Energy Breakfast: Green Portfolio Investing

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

Curious about how you can make your investment portfolio align with your values?  Come to Winneshiek Energy District's March energy breakfast to hear Justin Gullekson from Decorah Bank and Trust discuss different green portfolio options.  Whether you've been contributing to a retirement account for years or you're trying to figure out which one to open, we hope you'll come with questions! Please RSVP at https://energydistrict.org/events/breakfast/ Coffee and muffins will be

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Solar to Storage

The director of Luther College's Center for Sustainable Communities, Jim Martin-Schramm, will present "Solar to Storage" during the Winneshiek Energy District's Online Lunch Webinar from 12 - 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Jim will talk about Luther’s latest renewable energy project, which will involve the installation of another large solar array and energy storage system in the field near the intersection of US-52 and Pole Line Road. Join us

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Energy Lunch: RREAL Solar

RREAL Solar, based in Backus, MN works to make solar available to communities of all income levels. Join us on Tuesday, January 19th via Zoom to hear about their work! Register at energydistrict.org/breakfast by January 18th to get the zoom link for the event.

February Energy Lunch: Policy Updates

Kerri Johannsen, Iowa Environmental Council. and Steve Falk, Environmental Law and Policy Center will join WED's Andy Johnson for a panel discussion of the big energy policy issues of 2021.  Their discussion will cover local, state, and national issues.  Join us on Tuesday, February 16th via Zoom to hear about their work! Join us from the comfort of your home from 12-1 on February 16th.  RSVP at energydistrict.org/breakfast by Monday, February 15th

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March Energy Lunch: Regional EV Planning

Join us on Tuesday, March 16th, to hear from Michelle Barnes of Upper Explorerland. She'll be filling us in on the regional EV infrastructure planning currently underway in Northeast Iowa. Register at energydistrict.org/breakfast to receive a Zoom link.

Get Charged Up! EV Event

NICC, Wilder Business Center 1625 Highway 150 S , Calmar, Iowa, United States

Join us for the Northeast Iowa Get Charged Up! EV Event!  A line up of subject matter experts and panel discussions will introduce attendees to community electric vehicle (EV) readiness, EV fleet transitions, charging infrastructure deployment, funding opportunities and more.  Also check out the EV exhibit, Ride and Drive opportunity, and vendors. Our goal is to bring engagement around this expanding technology to our local communities so they can capitalize

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2024 Earth Day Festival

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

Join Winneshiek Energy District, Winneshiek County Conservation and community partners for a fun morning of earth-friendly activities, vendors, snacks, and more! The 2024 Earth Day Festival will be held from 9:00 am-12:00 pm on Saturday, April 20th in the Community Building and Danan Lansing Building at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah, IA. Find your next step into clean energy Discover your next home energy efficiency project by talking energy planner Paul

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May Energy Lunch | An All Electric, Solar Shingle, Amish Built, Forever Home.

When Joe Deden and Mary Bell built their all-electric, energy-savvy "Forever Home" in Lanesboro Minnesota, they designed with sustainability in mind. Their design includes solar shingles, battery backup, smart electric panel, in-floor heat and air-to-water heat pump for heating and cooling. Join us on Tuesday, May 21 at noon to hear about their experience designing and building a new home with the latest in clean energy technology. View the recording on

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