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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Personalized Energy Coaching Sessions in Clayton County

January 26, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

In great appreciation to a grant received by the Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation, the Clayton County Energy District has launched a personalized energy coaching program for the county.

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Grow Solar Jackson County Reaches 100 kW Before Finish

January 3, 2022 by Andrew Johnson |

Bulk-Purchase Program Finds Success Even During Pandemic

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Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

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

December 7, 2021 by Kristine Kopperud |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

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Holiday Light Recycling 2021

November 29, 2021 by Andrew Johnson |

The Jackson County Energy District and Friends of Jackson County Conservation are once again accepting your old, outdated, or unwanted Holiday/Christmas lights for recycling.

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2021 Black Hills Energy Rate Case

November 26, 2021 by James Martin-Schramm, Policy Analyst |

The Iowa Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA) negotiated a settlement agreement between the Iowa Utilities Board and Black Hills Energy, and invited CEDI to join after reviewing direct testimony CEDI filed in the rate case docket (RPU-2021-0002) at the Iowa Utilities Board.

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Iowa Utilities Board Distributed Generation

November 7, 2021 by Andrew Johnson |

Note, this docket is closed, and thanks to the efforts of all of us in the Iowa clean energy community, net metering was largely protected from utility attempts to dismantle it, at least until 2020.

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Jackson County Energy District Awarded Clean Energy Project by IISC

August 29, 2021 by Andrew Johnson |

IISC has awarded the Jackson County a project that will present research options, offer recommendations, and create a clean energy plan for Jackson County.

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Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

In Iowa, grassroots energy districts aim to spur local clean energy conversations

October 21, 2019 by Andrew Johnson |
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa

The concept is modeled on soil and water conservation districts that spread across the country in the 1930s.

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