Something big is getting underway here in Johnson County. A powerful group of advocates is forming a local Solar Task Force. Our goal is converting 10 percent of the county’s electricity to distributed (rooftop) solar within ten years. Join Johnson Clean Energy District, Greater Iowa City Inc., and other advocates at our launch party at […]
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Todd and Pam Hubbard are among the early adopters of sustainability that have helped drive the robust market that we now enjoy. In 2011, they built a home in Iowa City’s Shimek neighborhood with many features that were not yet commonly available – solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling, heat recovery ventilation, and LED light […]
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In December 2024, Iowa Citians Frank and Gigi Durham invited JCED’s home energy coaches to conduct a blower door-and-wick test on their near Eastside house. As expected, they were able to eliminate drafts using materials costing less than $25. They also learned a lot about their old boiler and heating system for future upgrades. The […]
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Renters! Homeowners! Landlords! Businesses! Make your home more comfortable, cheaper to heat, and more sustainable for the planet! Energy coaches from Johnson Clean Energy District (JCED) and local contractors will cover everything from simple fixes to the latest energy technology! Come for an hour or all morning! 9:00 – 9:15 Introduction. Welcome and overview […]
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On Earth Day weekend, join JCED at Ace Hardware’s North Dodge parking lot for coffee, donuts, and helpful tips on home and yard energy efficiency. Five half-hour workshops on common problems in your home and landscaping – all free, fun, and informative. You’ll find the full schedule and workshop descriptions here: https://tinyurl.com/3fh2t2yb A shout-out to […]
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