February Energy Breakfast: Windows

T-bock's Upstairs , United States

Join David Wadsworth of Wadsworth Construction to talk about the love-hate energy component of every home: windows. David’s company specializes in building and remodeling homes that incorporate the latest in building science and energy efficiency.  With that experience has come an appreciation for historic preservation and the ingredients that allow our buildings to become old. Preservation work has taught them the details that bring durability, repairability, and beauty to homes.  Since 2010, this

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Free – $10

March Energy Breakfast

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

Join Decorah Chevrolet to talk about electric vehicles. Breakfast will be available for purchase.  Register by Friday, March 16th at energydistrict.org/breakfast.

Free – $10

Special Election Day: Decorah Public Power

Turn out for the historic May 1st election to cast your vote to authorize the City of Decorah to pursue a city-run electric utility. Find your polling place, vote early, or request a free ride to vote: https://decorahpower.org/vote-yes/#voting-location

Green Iowa AmeriCorps in Clayton County

Clayton County, Iowa

The Green Iowa AmeriCorps team will be performing home energy assessments in Clayton County April 2-5. Call (563) 382-4207 x2  to schedule one today! Click here to learn more.

Early Voting Starts

Early voting starts today. Click here to find your voting location and other voting resources.  

April Energy Breakfast

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

Join Decorah Power to learn about the Decorah Municipal Electric Utility initiative. Breakfast available for purchase. Register by Friday, April 13th.

Free – $10

Decorah Municipal Electric Utility Referendum: Voting Day

The city of Decorah is holding a special election asking the question: "Shall the City of Decorah, in the County of Winneshiek, State of Iowa, be authorized to establish a Municipally-owned electric utility?"  Be sure to get out there and vote! Find your voting location (Decorah Power website). Read the feasibility studies on the City of Decorah website.

Non Taxable Entities Workshop

Keystone Area Education Center 1400 N 2nd Street, Elkader, IA, United States

The workshop will explore the financial and environmental benefits of solar power for non-taxable entities(NTEs) and various strategies for how and why NTEs can afford and should consider, a solar energy system, including the use of public infrastructure funds, endowments and the use of power purchase agreements (PPAs). Workshop Schedule 8:30 Vendor Fair & Networking Social 9:30 Welcome 9:40 Solar Energy 101 for NTE 10:00 City of Cresco’s Story –

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May Energy Breakfast

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

Join Craig Mosher for a conversation about cohousing, an intentional community of private homes clustered around shared space, and how these communities provide sustainability solutions.  Breakfast available for purchase. Register by Friday, May 11th.

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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