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Fest(EV)al: Northeast Iowa’s Premier Electric Car Festival

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

Join Winneshiek Energy District and local partners for an electric vehicle car extravaganza featuring a variety of makes and models to view, workshops, activities, and more! Educational workshops New electric vehicles at the EV Expo (stay tuned for a list of confirmed dealerships) Kids Activities by Green Iowa AmeriCorps Local Electric vehicle show: view even more makes and models and talk to the owners Brat fry by Decorah Rotary Club Moo Mobile ice cream And more!

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June Energy Breakfast: Beyond Coal

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

We'll have conversation with Heather Pearson of the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign and explore what action is needed to go beyond fossil fuels. Energy breakfasts are held every third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 AM at T-Bock's Sports Bar and Grill downtown Decorah. The event is free and open to the public. Breakfast is available for $10. Register by June 15th at energydistrict.org/breakfast/

Free – $10

Your Voice Needed At Franchise Forum Saturday

Decorah Municipal Building 400 Claiborne Dr, Decorah, IA, United States

Winneshiek Energy District encourages all Decorahans interested in locally-owned clean energy opportunities to attend the public forum at city hall this Saturday morning, 9-11 AM, regarding the electric utility franchise agreement. The Energy District suggests that the bottom line of any franchise agreement should be to keep all options open and retain maximum flexibility and leverage for the city into the future. Long ago, franchise agreements were much more significant contractual arrangements between communities

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July Energy Breakfast

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

Farm Energy Dollars and Sense Winneshiek Energy District’s July energy breakfast will feature new data and analysis on energy usage in northeast Iowa agriculture. It will be held Tuesday July 17th, at 7:30am at Tbocks lower level. The public is welcome and asked to register at energydistrict.org/breakfast. The event will feature a panel of brief presentations and a discussion. Panel members include Brad Crawford, Consultant with the Energy District; the

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Free – $10

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