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
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/
Electric vehicles are an important part of the vision for clean, locally-owned energy. Join us in celebrating National Drive Electric Week!
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
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/
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
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
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,
On Tuesday, December 17th at 7:30 AM at T-Bock’s downstairs, the Decorah Sustainability Committee will present a draft of a proposed new city sustainability plan and gain feedback from attendees. RSVP by Friday the 13th at energydistrict.org/breakfast. Last year, Mayor Borowski appointed a Sustainability Committee for the purpose of reviewing and updating the city’s 2010 sustainability plan, These nine volunteers aim to create a new plan with tangible deliverables that
