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CEDI Policy Analyst Discusses Alliant Rate Case Outcomes on Iowa Public Radio

November 14, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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PRESS RELEASE: REAP-TAG Program Seeks Referrals

August 15, 2024 by Steve Hopkins |
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CEDI is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and small businesses in applying for USDA grant funding for renewable energy or energy efficiency improvement projects.

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CEDI Coalition Witnesses File Testimony, Rebuttal

May 25, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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The CEDI Coalition’s three expert witnesses have submitted public and confidential versions of their Direct Testimony and related exhibits in the current IUB docket considering Alliant Energy’s unprecedented proposed rate increase.

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RATE-INCREASE EXPLAINER: Critical points for city and county leaders

May 25, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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It remains CRITICAL to help city and county leadership understand the impact of Alliant's proposed rate increases on Main Street businesses.

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Clayton County Energy District Announces Permanent Coordinator Position

May 24, 2024 by Joleen Jansen |

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Clean Energy Resources for Local Officials and Communities

April 10, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

One of the most valuable things a city or county can do for a clean-energy future is to review and adopt ordinances that facilitate smart siting for utility scale resources. Here are some ways our Iowa Energy Districts have approached this issue and implemented tax strategies that put utility scale renewable funds to work in their home district.

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CEDI Is Hiring!

March 20, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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CEDI Launches a Newsletter!

March 18, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
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CEDI Editorial: “Iowa Should Keep Utilities From Charging Customers for Things They Don’t Need”

February 21, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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Greenpenny Bank (Decorah) Calls For Deposits to Finance More Solar!

January 27, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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Now open! Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) accepting applications until MARCH 18

January 22, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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2023-2024: Important Years for Energy Efficiency in Iowa

January 5, 2024 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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Clean Energy Districts of Iowa Receives $250,000 USDA Grant

January 5, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
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Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to open early 2024

December 5, 2023 by Kristine Kopperud |
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Iowa Ratemaking: “For the health, welfare, and prosperity of all Iowans”

October 27, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
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CEDI makes the case that the regulation of a state-granted monopoly to private investors – of a commodity as fundamental as energy – requires key improvements in transparency, participation, and efficiency.

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City of Decorah and Clean Energy Districts of Iowa Awarded $1.1M Grant from U.S. Department of Energy

October 19, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
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The City of Decorah and Clean Energy Districts of Iowa have been awarded a $1.1M U.S. Department of Energy grant for technical assistance in clean energy planning.

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Alliant Energy Rate Increase Notice Arriving Soon

August 26, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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Customers of Alliant Energy will soon receive a notice about proposed rate increases for its electric and natural gas utility services. This will be the sixth rate increase for Alliant’s electric customers since 2004. 

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Good Shepherd Church in Decorah Offsets High Gas Energy Bills with Solar Power and Heat Pumps

August 8, 2023 by Paul Cutting |

Is it possible for a small Midwestern Lutheran congregation to go from eight natural gas furnaces to eight heat pumps and create all needed energy, via solar, needed to run them in only 4 years? It is possible, and it’s happening right now!

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Bringing Awareness to Clayton County’s Energy Burden

June 29, 2023 by Joleen Jansen |

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Your Community and Your Energy District: Guttenberg, Iowa

June 29, 2023 by Joleen Jansen |

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Decorah Businesses Encouraged to Utilize Energy Efficiency Programs

June 23, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |

Details on how businesses may apply for Alliant Energy's Small Business Energy Solutions Program to target lighting and refrigeration upgrades

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Allamakee Energy District Hires Interim Outreach and Engagement Coordinator 

June 1, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |

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Paul Lovell new HCED Executive Director

May 11, 2023 by Amy Bouska |

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Winneshiek Energy District Wins Grant for EV Charging in County

April 28, 2023 by Paul Cutting |

Winneshiek Energy District is excited to partner with six Winneshiek County organizations and the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa to make public-facing, Level-2 electric vehicle chargers available for public, workplace and fleet charging.

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Wind Power in Howard County Brings Road Improvements

January 30, 2023 by Amy Bouska |

Lost from much of the discussion of wind turbines is what they can do financially for the landowners and counties that host them.

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I am a Clayton County, IA Electric Vehicle Owner

November 29, 2022 by Joleen Jansen |

The Clayton County Energy District (CCED) is attempting to build a roster of local EV drivers

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An Amazing Solar & Energy Efficiency Resource in Delaware County

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

We are proud to welcome Wulfekuhle Electric, LLC of Delhi as our first Delaware County Energy District Business Member.

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Good Energy: JCED Seasonal Newsletter (Autumn Issue)

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Welcome to the fall issue of Good Energy, a seasonal tip sheet on managing household energy use.

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Tour Downtown Decorah’s Secret Rooftop Solar

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

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EV Tourism in Northeast Iowa

September 26, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

An opportunity for Rural Iowa to get on the Map

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Iowa Clean Energy State Table Releases “Energy Ratepayer Bill of Rights”

December 7, 2021 by Kristine Kopperud |
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