Four men stand in a utility room with exposed pipes and electrical panels; one man points at a panel while others observe.

Winneshiek County has over 8,000 privately owned homes, all of which use energy.  Households have a unique opportunity to save energy with WED’s educational resources and programs.

Services for Households

Home Energy Audit

Home Energy Audit

Learn about the performance of your home and evaluate about opportunities for improved energy efficiency with a Whole Home Energy Audit. This program is FREE for many Winneshiek County residents.
1:1 Energy Coaching

1:1 Energy Coaching

Energy coaching is a free service Winneshiek Energy District offers to Winneshiek County residents.

Learn more about energy coaching and to schedule a home visit here.

Oneota Tag Carbon Offsets

Oneota Tag Carbon Offsets

What are Oneota Tag Carbon Offsets

Oneota Tag Carbon Offsets are the first entirely local carbon offset program in Iowa. They reduce your carbon footprint and invest in local energy at the same time! Proceeds support the ongoing energy efficiency...

Home Energy Resources

Your Fall Home Energy Checklist

September 10, 2026

As autumn brings crisp air and cooler evenings, now is an ideal time to prep your home for the upcoming heating season. A few simple …

On versus Auto: The Thermostat Setting that Changes Summer Comfort

July 13, 2026

Take a look at your AC thermostat and you’ll notice a toggle switch labeled “Fan” with two choices: On or Auto. Which do you choose …

New! Resilient Resources Booklet

July 8, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District worked and Winneshiek County Emergency Management are proud to share a handy “Resilient Resources” reference booklet with the public. This booklet contains …

Utility Bill Explainer: Alliant Energy

June 19, 2026

Each month you receive a bill from your local utility for the electricity you use. Most of the time, you skip the details and focus …

Green Meets Green: Three transportation scenarios

June 1, 2026

Environmentally friendly options that save households money are a win-win! Intern Jacob Bruns calculates the economic and environmental impact of several transportation scenarios for Decorah residents. …

Decorah Eligible for Free Energy Audits this Spring

March 31, 2026

The Winneshiek Energy District (WED) invites income-qualifying households in the city of Decorah to sign up for a free home energy audit by May 2026 …

Power and Possibility: Energy Affordability in Winneshiek County

December 2, 2025

By Paula Vega, Luther College student intern at Winneshiek Energy District    Last week, Winneshiek Energy District held three Saving Clinics across the county — …

Balcony Solar is on the Rise, Not Yet in Iowa

September 2, 2025

Plug-in balcony solar arrays are beginning to attract attention in the US after rapid growth in Europe. The idea first gained traction in Germany, where …

Is a Heat Pump Right for your Home?

August 4, 2025

With the federal tax credit for air-source heat pumps expiring at the end of 2025, it might be a good time to take a closer …