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Earth Day Celebration! 🌎

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 to demonstrate support for the environment! Jackson County Energy District is partnering with Jackson County Conservation for an Earth Day Celebration at Prairie Creek Recreation Area in Maquoketa, IA. This FREE event is for all ages. Open House style; come and go between 4:00-7:00 PM.   Activities/Stations include: –…

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“When Green Meets Green” Event Success

On February 11th, The Jackson County Energy District held an event at Maquoketa Brewing in Maquoketa, Iowa. During this event, we enjoyed a presentation from Ben (Program Coordinator) and Emily (Board Member and Secretary) titled “When Green Meets Green”. After hearing from them, we had the opportunity to have a great Q&A time, focusing on…

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JCED Welcomes Two New Program Coordinators

Jackson County Energy District is proud to announce the hiring of two new Program Coordinators! Benjamin Davison is a graduate of the University of Iowa’s School of Planning & Public Affairs, currently serving as Vice-Chair of the nonprofit Maquoketa Betterment Corporation as a planner and community advocate. Benjamin was raised in Maquoketa, IA, where he…

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CEDI Launches Inaugural Newsletter

The Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) organization has officially launched its first newsletter, where readers can receive updates on the organization’s clean energy and energy efficiency efforts. You can subscribe to learn more about grants, programs, workshops, and legislation at the local, state, and federal levels and how to get involved! Check out the…

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IOWA SHOULD KEEP UTILITIES FROM CHARGING CUSTOMERS FOR THINGS THEY DON’T NEED

Editorial by: Andy Johnson, Executive Director of the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa, which serves twelve Iowa county-level Clean Energy Districts covering roughly a third of Iowa’s population. The Districts support local ownership of and prosperity from the clean energy transition. Alliant Energy electricity rates feel like a runaway train to Iowa ratepayers, and over 70 Alliant-served towns…

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Join Now!

Become a supporting member today! Your contributions sustain our organization and provide the foundation and support for a better energy future for all of Jackson County.  

Membership Levels

Renewable Watt – Up to $99
Your friendship and support matter, THANK YOU
Renewable Kilowatt – $100 – $249
$150 supports a low-income household LED Retrofit
Renewable Megawatt $250 – $999
$250 covers all the costs of a home efficiency upgrade for a low-income family performed by our Green IA AmeriCorps team
Renewable Gigawatt $1000 – $4999
Support at this level provides critical match and is tripled by major outside grants
Energy District Founder’s Club $5000
You are the foundation of the Energy District

SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIPS ARE THE BEST!!
We understand life can keep us busy and so we want make it easier for you! You now have the option to become a sustaining member with the JacksonCED and set up an automatic, monthly donation of a flat amount. Sustaining members put CONSTANT boots on the ground here in Jackson County!

Becoming a JacksonCED Sustaining Member is simple!

  1. Click â€śDonate” 
  2. Enter the amount you wish to donate
  3. Make sure you select â€śmake this a monthly donation”
  4. Click â€śDonate with PayPal”

(FYI- You may need to set up a PayPal account if you do not already have one. It’s free!)