Clayton County Energy Burden Facts and Analysis

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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Clayton County Energy District July Lunch and Learn: SOO Green HVDC Link

June 29, 2023 by Joleen Jansen |

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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.

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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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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.

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Attention Charge Station Owners: Iowa’s electric vehicle charging tax starts July 1

June 23, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

Implementation of Iowa's electric fuel tax is here. This article explains what EV charge station owners need to know, and why the tax is poor policy and should be changed.

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Allamakee Energy District Hires Interim Outreach and Engagement Coordinator 

June 1, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |

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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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Paul Lovell new HCED Executive Director

May 11, 2023 by Amy Bouska |

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CEDI Intervenes in Energy Efficiency Plan Dockets

April 28, 2023 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |
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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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Everything EV-Related You Hadn’t Already Thought Of

March 3, 2023 by Paul Cutting |

But beyond improvements in range and ever-increasing availability of public charging infrastructure, several other lesser-known factors are critical when contemplating an EV.

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Solar Prosperity At Risk Throughout Rural Iowa

February 2, 2023 by Andrew Johnson |

Recent years have witnessed a significant rise of anti-solar activism around Iowa (and the Midwest), and the sentiment is spreading to the Legislature. Efforts are afoot that would effectively ban commercial and utility-scale solar throughout the state, and kill a new rural industry, job-creator, and prosperity engine before it even gets off the ground. SSB 1077 would ban solar from most Iowa farms, and kill many if not most utility solar projects.

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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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Protect Solar Prosperity with Net Metering

December 7, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Net Energy Metering (NEM, also known simply as net metering) is the single most important policy enabling every Iowa home, farm, business, and institution to own solar on fair terms.

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Energy Efficiency Benefits All Iowans

December 7, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Iowa has a proud tradition as a national leader in energy efficiency. With energy efficiency, millions saved do represent millions in the pockets of Iowa citizens and communities.

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2019 Alliant Rate Case

December 7, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Early in 2019, Alliant Energy filed a rate request with the Utilities Board to raise base rates 24.45% for residential customers, 18.36% for general service customers, and 25.29% for large general service customers.

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Will The FERC End Net Metering – and Solar Prosperity – Nationwide?

December 7, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

The end of net metering and local solar prosperity may sound sensationalist, but that appears to be the goal of a new petition filed with the FERC by NERA.

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Who Drives Electric? Calling All (electric) Cars!

November 29, 2022 by Joleen Jansen |

Do you drive electric? WE WANT YOU!!  If you know an electric vehicle operator, please share!

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Energy Efficiency Grants

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

In conjunction with the Bouska Trust, the Howard County Energy District announces two cash grants to the City of Cresco to help improve the city’s energy efficiency.

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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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Iowa Solar Tax Credits

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

In its last-minute budget bill, the Iowa Legislature approved the payment of solar tax credits due on installations that were completed before the end of 2021.

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Black Hills Rate Case

November 29, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

CEDI has agreed to join a settlement agreement between Black Hills Energy (BHE) and the Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA) to increase natural gas base rates.

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Farm Energy Planning Fact Sheet

November 10, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |
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Iowa Wind Energy Fact Sheet

November 10, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |
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IRA FACT SHEET: EV Tax Credits

November 9, 2022 by Paul Cutting |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

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A Cleaner AND More Reliable Grid

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

The clean grid of the future can indeed be an increasingly reliable and resilient grid

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Tour Downtown Decorah’s Secret Rooftop Solar

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

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The Future of Battery Backup is Your Vehicle

November 3, 2022 by Kristine Kopperud |

Prolonged power outages in the wake of natural disasters show the value of solar with backup battery capabilities.

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Clean Energy Districts Featured In Ireland

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

CEDI was invited to join USDA Rural Development leaders in presenting at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Rural Development Conference in Ireland.

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Solar Suitability Rating High Throughout Iowa

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

We need more large-scale solar to complement the high penetration of large-scale wind in Iowa

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Deep Dive on Ducted Heat Pumps

October 28, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Air source heat pumps powered by electricity and used in conjunction with propane furnaces or as standalone units have significant operational and carbon savings benefits compared to only using propane.

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Preparing for High Heating Costs

September 26, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

High energy bills are expected this year.

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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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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: An Iowa Perspective

September 5, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

The Inflation Reduction Act, aka the Schumer-Manchin climate deal, is historic – for a clean energy transition, rural prosperity, climate stewardship, economic and environmental justice, and for future generations.

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