Clayton County Energy District

05/22/2026

Earlier this week Board member Jim Osterhaus and Coordinator Kelsi Davis attended the 2026 Clayton County Foundation for the Future grant award ceremony. Thanks to CCFF and their generous community donors, the Clayton County Energy District has funds for 2 Energy Efficiency Demonstration Days at local hardware stores!
These funds allow CCED to provide $20 store credit certificates for customers purchasing qualifying weatherization materials like caulk, spray foam, and door seals. The first demonstration day occurred May 2nd at Fisk Farm and Home in Monona, but the second will be coming this fall. If you have suggestions for a Clayton County hardware store with a great selection of weatherization materials please comment below!
Thank you CCFF for supporting our work to reduce energy burden in Clayton County!

05/02/2026

Energy Efficiency Demonstration Day happening today at Fisk Farm and Home in Monona from 10-2. Ask our energy coach for energy efficiency advice and receive $20 store credit toward your weatherization project!

As we approach warmer temperatures in Clayton County, do you have concerns for home comfort or increasing electricity usage in your home?

If so, join the Clayton County Energy District next Saturday at Fisk's Farm and home in Monona from 10 am to 2 pm. We are hosting an energy efficiency demonstration day targeted at low cost, DIY weatherization fixes.

Our energy coach Jake McGreal will be available on site to talk to you about your comfort or energy concerns and recommend a potential solution. Take your recommendation inside the store to receive a $20 credit toward qualifying weatherization materials!

04/25/2026

As we approach warmer temperatures in Clayton County, do you have concerns for home comfort or increasing electricity usage in your home?

If so, join the Clayton County Energy District next Saturday at Fisk's Farm and home in Monona from 10 am to 2 pm. We are hosting an energy efficiency demonstration day targeted at low cost, DIY weatherization fixes.

Our energy coach Jake McGreal will be available on site to talk to you about your comfort or energy concerns and recommend a potential solution. Take your recommendation inside the store to receive a $20 credit toward qualifying weatherization materials!

04/20/2026

Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation authorizing electric transmission lines on highway rights-of-way. The legislation is intended to protect private property from overuse of eminent domain and promote reliable, affordable electricity.

04/16/2026

CCED is entering year 10 of serving Clayton County communities, providing resources and technical assistance to reduce energy costs and make affordable energy sources more inclusive. After 10 years of dedicated work, CCED must now decide how to move forward, especially with the addition of a full-time Coordinator increasing organizational capacity.

On Monday, April 13 the CCED Board gathered to discuss ideas for the future during a strategic planning session. This preliminary step considered CCED’s history, current work, and core messages which will guide a more formal strategic plan outlining efforts for the next 1-2 years.

Visit our website to read more: https://claytoncounty.energydistrict.org/2026/04/cced-strategically-planning-for-the-future/

04/15/2026

Clayton County Energy District Coordinator Kelsi Davis shares information about a couple of programs that could help you save on your energy billKelsi Davis Home Energy Audit & Coaching

04/02/2026

Thanks to grant funding from the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa and the Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation (UMGC) CCED is now offering free Home Energy Audits and Personalized Energy Coaching to income-qualifying households in Clayton County. These energy services help identify ways to reduce energy costs, improve home comfort, evaluate clean energy options, and optimize overall energy use.

To get started, homeowners can complete a simple sign-up form on CCED’s website - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWZ2d26eTSn-zruhdu_B6QtoJg8b3a_7vnUtbNEfEzGA1Hzw/viewform
Once submitted, an energy coach will follow up to schedule either a phone consultation or an in-home visit, depending on the requested service.

Visit our website to learn more:
https://claytoncounty.energydistrict.org/home-energy-audit/
https://claytoncounty.energydistrict.org/energy-coaching/

03/24/2026

On February 25th the Clayton County Energy District (CCED) hosted local leaders to discuss the opportunity for savings through geothermal energy systems and federal funding. The event featured an expert panel discussion of two local installers, Northeast Iowa Mechanical and Geothermal Eco Options Inc., plus a presentation from Clean Energy Districts of Iowa REAP Coach Steve Hopkins.
Panelists covered the basics of geothermal technology, how it works, and financial opportunities. Geothermal energy systems offer significant savings; typical payback periods for large users range from 3-7 years. With continually rising costs across the board for rural residents, any opportunity to reduce expenses for foundational community entities is crucial.

Visit our website to learn more: https://claytoncounty.energydistrict.org/2026/03/powering-smart-local-decisions-with-geothermal/

For the full recording of the event visit CCED’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG6Vr5aSWgc

02/20/2026

02/13/2026

Last week CCED Coordinator Kelsi Davis and several other members of the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa network traveled to the Capitol in Des Moines for an Energy Advocacy Day. The group met with legislators from across the state to advocate for bills proposed in the Iowa legislature that would create a more affordable and equitable energy future for Iowans. Housing is not truly affordable without affordable, transparent energy costs.

Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition organized this event following our coalition's success in advocating for the Iowa Finance Authority to add Green Building Certification incentives to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. You can check out that full story here: https://claytoncounty.energydistrict.org/2026/02/clean-energy-districts-of-iowa-celebrates-a-big-win/

Visit the CEDI website for information on which bills were discussed during Energy Advocacy Day 2026: https://www.cleanenergydistricts.org/iowa-policy/2026-iowa-legislative-session