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December Breakfast: Energy Policy with Steve Falck

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

Join Senior Policy Advocate Steve Falck from the Iowa Environmental Law and Policy Center to talk about environmental policy. You can enjoy a quiche and fruit breakfast buffet by T-Bocks Sports Bar and Grille (available for purchase – $10) while learning about relevant local energy topics. Those who plan to eat breakfast are requested to register by the Thursday before the event. Energy breakfasts are free and open to the public. Learn more and

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Free – $10

January Energy Breakfast: Eric Holthaus

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

You are invited to Eric Holthaus, Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Cedar Rapids, to learn about Cedar Rapids’ sustainability initiatives. Holthaus will be the featured speaker at Energy Breakfast, Tuesday, January 15th at 7:30 AM at T-Bock’s Underground. He will cover topics including the development of the city’s Municipal Sustainability Plan, becoming a STAR Certified Community, and projects in waste reduction, solar, biking, and green yards. Since joining the

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Free – $10

February Energy Breakfast

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

Check back for the February's Energy Breakfast topic. Register by Thursday, February 14th at energydistrict.org/breakfast/

Free – $10

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