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Reinventing Power film screening

Northeast Iowa Peace and Justice Center 119 Winnebago St,, Decorah, IA, United States

Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom takes us across the country to hear directly from the people making our clean energy future achievable. These individuals are working to rebuild what’s broken, rethink what’s possible, and revitalize communities. These stories are proof that America does not need to choose between keeping our lights on and protecting our communities. Critically, Reinventing Power underscores the notion that we don’t have to sacrifice jobs for

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Free

E-Waste Round-up at the Market

Winneshiek Farmers Market 312 W Water St, Decorah, IA, United States

Where: Winneshiek Farmers Market, Oneota Co-op Parking lot, Decorah When: Wednesday, July 25th, 3:00 - 6:00 PM What:  Accepted items: old cell phones, chargers, iPods/MP3 players, and headphones. You can also mail your e-waste to Emily with a postmark date of 7/24 or sooner: Emily Osborne c/o Winneshiek Energy District, PO Box 14, Decorah, IA 52101. Participants will help conserve wildlife by reducing the need for mining and human interference by donating

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Green Iowa AmeriCorps Farewell Potluck

Phelp's Park Park St, Decorah, IA, United States

Join us in celebrating and saying farewell to the 2018-19 Green Iowa AmeriCorps team. Ashely, Drew, Emily, and Hannah served as full-time members, putting in over 1700 hours of service to northeast Iowa each! We'll meet at a picnic shelter, look for the WED yard signs. The potluck will start at 6:30, with a moment of recognition around 7pm. All are welcome. Please bring a dish to pass and your

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Free

August Energy Breakfast

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

The Winneshiek Energy District welcomes Carmen Finken from the University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education to the monthly Energy Breakfast program on August 21. Carmen oversees Sustainable Schools AmeriCorps, a new resource and catalyst that is helping Iowa school districts to build a more energized and sustainable future. Sustainable Schools AmeriCorps (SSA) works to reduce district-wide energy costs and assist teachers and staff in implementing environmental

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Free – $10

September Energy Breakfast: All Electric Everything

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

Transitioning to electric heating and transportation is becoming a clear choice for individuals looking to own their power and decrease carbon emissions while doing so. Join Winneshiek Energy District staff and for a conversation around the question "Why, how, and when should I go electric?" Registration is free. Breakfast is $10 to be paid at the event. Register by Thursday, September 13th if you are going to eat breakfast. Learn

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Free – $10

National Solar Tour

Various Locations IA, United States

Join the largest solar tour in the country! Join at: nationalsolartour.org/sign-up.  OR plan to attend. Click here to find tour stops in your neighborhood. 

Free

October Breakfast: Solsmart

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

Nine northeast Iowa cities and counties are partnering with the Energy Districts of northeast Iowa to evaluate the potential to achieve SolSmart designation. SolSmart is a national program that certifies local governments as solar friendly, or “open for solar business”. This regional SolSmart collaborative is the topic of the October Energy Breakfast, to be held at Tbocks downstairs, on Tuesday October 16th at 7:30 am. All are welcome and requested

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Free – $10

RSVP for a Home Reception

Various Locations

You're invited to an Energy District Home Reception Every year we invite members and non-members to gather in homes to learn about the activities of the Winneshiek Energy District. With snacks in hand, you'll learn about ways that you can support a vision of 100% local, renewable, efficient energy in our county. Join us for beverages and light hors d'oeuvres from 5-6 PM at the home reception of your choice.

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Free

Support Local Energy Work With A Charitable Gift

If we are fortunate enough to be on your list for year-end giving, we thank you for supporting the local energy programming that is accelerating the adoption of local, renewable energy in Northeast Iowa.  JOIN or RENEW your annual membership here. Looking for a budget-friendly way to give? Consider a Sustaining Monthly Donation. Thank you for supporting a more sustainable Winneshiek County!

Member Plus One Film Screening

The Lingonberry 218 W Water St, Decorah, IA, United States

Local organizations partner to host member plus 1 film screening The Winneshiek Energy District (WED) and the Oneota Film Festival (OFF) will host a screening of the new documentary film Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution, directed by James Redford and featuring Mark Ruffalo, on Friday, November 2 at The Lingonberry, downtown Decorah. The doors will open at 6:30 pm. The film will begin at 7:00 pm and will be followed

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