Working for a
Clean Energy Future
What We Are
Cerro Gordo Clean Energy District is a Local Organization of Volunteers Supporting the Transition to Clean Energy in the County.
Our Vision
100% Local Owned Clean Energy in
the District by 2050.
Our Mission
To Lead, Implement and Accelerate the Locally Owned Clean Energy Transition.
Energy District News
Solar Still Makes Business Sense
Solar power is still one of the smartest moves a business can make. With strong federal incentives and ...
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Solar Means Business – Free Local Event
Thinking about solar for your business? You’re not alone. Join us on Thursday, October 9, 2025, 7–9 p.m. ...
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Concrete Solutions for Wind Energy Waste
There’s been plenty of bad news swirling around wind energy lately, but we keep looking for the positives. ...
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Solar keeps going strong
Great news—solar panels are aging more gracefully than we thought!A recent study of panels installed between 1987 and ...
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Community Solar Is Working in Iowa
Some days it feels like wind gets all the glory in Iowa. Big turbines, big numbers, big headlines. ...
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The Clock’s Ticking on Iowa Solar
Senator Chuck Grassley’s making waves in a place you might not expect: the permitting pipeline for renewable energy. ...
Read More The purpose of the Cerro Gordo Clean Energy District
is to strengthen Cerro Gordo County communities by leading, implementing, and accelerating the transition
to locally owned clean energy.