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March Breakfast: Net Metering Policy

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

March's Energy Breakfast, hosted by the Winneshiek Energy District, will present information on a recently proposed law that would threaten the continued growth of solar for Iowa's two investor-owned utilities. The bill, HSB 185, was proposed by MidAmerican Energy and would instruct the Iowa Utilities Board to make changes to Iowa's net-metering policy which allows solar owners fair compensation for energy sold back to utilities. Johnson and Energy District staff

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Free – $5

Winneshiek Solar Fair

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

Did you know 2019 is the last year for full solar tax credits?  The public is invited to attend Winneshiek Solar Fair on Saturday, March 30th from 9AM to noon at the Danan Lansing Building, Winneshiek Fairgrounds.   Home, farm, and business owners will get connected to resources, and talk with local solar installers at the Danan Lansing Building from 9am to noon.  Decorah Electric, Blake Electric, Tom Massman Construction,

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Free

“Replace Our Ride” Crowdfunding Campaign

Can you help the Green Iowa AmeriCorps team replace their aging van? Our most important tool in helping six counties become more energy efficient? Our vehicle. Read our story and make a donation by clicking here. Any amount helps! Yes, I can help!  

Replace Our Ride: Crowdfunding Campaign

Can you help us purchase a safe, reliable vehicle? From April 10th-30th we are fundraising to reach a goal of $9,000 for a vehicle that will offer safety and reliability for years to come. Click here to make a donation. Read Our Story on Fundly.com Your gift at any level will help us reach our goal. Each giving level has a special perk: $25 "Spark Plug" Every little bit helps! In addition to our heartfelt gratitude, you will receive

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Earth Day Mini-fest

Oneota Coop Kitchen Classroom 312 W Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States

Celeberate Earth day with the Winneshiek Energy District and Green Iowa AmeriCorps in the Oneota Co-op's Kitchen classroom. Stop by from 4 PM to 7 PM on earth day for fun earth-friendly activities: WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: Free pollinator-friendly seeds Bulb swap: Bring your old incandescent bulbs and we'll swap them for LEDs - free of charge! How great is our earth?! Make a gratitude flag to wave all year long.

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Free

Energy BRUNCH: Luther College’s Path to Carbon Neutrality

Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union, Luther College 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, United States

Luther College's Path to Carbon Neutrality How did Luther College cut it's CO2 emissions by over 50%? Join Luther College Center for Sustainable Communities director Jim Martin-Schramm on Thursday, April 25th to hear how one small liberal arts school made a big change. Thursday, April 25th 9:45 - 10:45 AM Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union,  Luther College $10 Breakfast buffet (optional) This program is open to the public and

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Free – $10

Clean Energy Trivia

Volga City Opera House 609 Washington, Volga City, IA, United States

Who says Clean Energy and Fun don’t go together? Here is your opportunity to support your local community building, Clean Energy District and have fun at the same time. Friday, April 26; 6 pm Volga City Opera House, Volga, IA $50/person Teams up to 8 Snacks and Drinks available for purchase Click here to reserve your spot!  For more info, contact: Joleen Jansen at 563.880.7915

$50

Carbon Footprint Workshop @ Decorah Public Library

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

Are you increasingly worried about climate change, and ready to do something? Are you increasingly worried about climate change, and ready to do something? Join Winneshiek Energy District staff for an interactive workshop to understand your current impact and how to do something about it. The first half of the workshop will focus on measuring the carbon footprint of your household. Bring data on your annual home energy use (electric, gas,

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Free

Rate Increase: Customer Comment Meetings

The Hotel Winneshiek 104 E Water Street, Decorah, IA, United States

As part of Alliant Energy's rate increase process, the Iowa Utilities Board will host a series of customer comment meetings.  The Utilities Board encourages customers of Interstate Power and LIght Company to attend a customer meeting. A customer comment meeting is the best opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Utilities Board and other parties involved in the rate case. The Decorah meeting will take place at the Hotel Winneshiek on Thursday, May 2nd

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Free

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Schedule of events to come April 2018.