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CEDI Launches a Newsletter!

March 18, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

IRA Resources from Rewiring America

February 13, 2024 by Kristine Kopperud |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Greenpenny Bank (Decorah) Calls For Deposits to Finance More Solar!

January 27, 2024 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Excellent Tool: A Consumer Solar Energy Guide

December 21, 2023 by Joleen Jansen |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

A Solar Energy Guide for Consumers

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Iowa Ratemaking: “For the health, welfare, and prosperity of all Iowans”

October 27, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

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.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Alliant Energy Rate Increase Notice Arriving Soon

August 26, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

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. 

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!

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

A Small Step For Energy Democracy: An opportunity to comment on FTC/DOJ merger guidelines

July 25, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Don't miss this opportunity to provide public comment on federal guidelines for corporate mergers of electric utilities.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

CEDI Continues Participation in IUB Energy Efficiency Plan Dockets

July 23, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

An overview of CEDI's participation in 2024-28 Energy Efficiency Plan hearings by the Iowa Utilities Board

Does Solar Increase the Resale Value of Your Home?

June 23, 2023 by Paul Cutting |

Recouping the value of solar at resale boils down to helping your buyer (and your realtor!) understand its value.

Building Electrification: The Devil’s in the Details

June 23, 2023 by Paul Cutting |

A homeowner and Winneshiek Energy District technical advisor Paul Cutting evaluate going solar, upgrading an electric panel, solar hot water, and heating/cooling.

Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Taking Stock: Iowa Clean Energy Policy Mid-2023

May 26, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

A summary of Iowa clean energy policy challenges and opportunities as of May 2023, including outcomes of the legislative session, and major issues at the Iowa Utilities Board.

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