Energy District News
Sustainable, Renewable Energy Discussed at REC Annual Meeting
By Jim Elias |
Hundreds of Eastern Iowa REC member/customers attended the organization’s 2024 Annual Meeting and stopped by the Muscatine County Energy District booth to discuss sustainable, renewable energy opportunities. Those who entered a drawing win a portable table-top solar power station. Each home that entered received a FREE LED light bulb compliments of the Muscatine County Energy…
Are electric cars better for the environment?
By Jim Elias |
Yes, electric vehicles (EVs) have a significantly lower impact on the environment than gasoline cars. EVs aren’t responsible for any tailpipe pollution. And they have a far smaller carbon footprint over their lifetimes. Check out this article to learn more about the environmental impacts of electric cars and gas cars. Here’s a closer look at…
FREE technical assistance available to Muscatine County farmers and small business
By admin |
FREE technical assistance is now available to Muscatine County farmers and small business when applying for USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) is a nonprofit consortium of Energy Districts based in 13 counties across Iowa. In 2024-25, CEDI USDA…
Homeowners Can Save Up to $3,200 Annually on Taxes for Energy Efficient Upgrades
By admin |
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 empowers Americans to make homes and buildings more energy-efficient by providing federal tax credits and deductions that will help reduce energy costs and demand, as we transition to cleaner energy sources. Through 2032, federal income tax credits are available to homeowners, that will allow up to $3,200 annually to…
Ignite Vitality! Muscatine Neighborhood Block Party
By admin |
Board Member, Deb Hughes, represented the Muscatine County Energy District at the Neighborhood Block Party to kick off the Ignite Vitality: Mulberry Project in April! The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine expressed its gratitude for our participation and for the opportunity to share Clean Energy District’s resources with the neighborhood. Here are to some of…
West Liberty farm to install 114kw solar project with help from USDA’s REAP program.
By admin |
Muscatine County’s D Daufelt Farms, Inc. looks to install a 114 kilowatt solar project at its turkey production operation near West Liberty. Announced recently U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the project will be supported with funds from the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans &…
