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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JCED is partnering with Eagle Point Solar on a solar energy group purchase program. Clear Creek Go Solar is open to residents, businesses, farms, and others in the Oxford and Tiffin areas until June 30. Five one-hour seminars will be presented at Kent Park beginning April 15 to educate people about solar and the […]
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Want to learn quickly if your house is wasting energy? Cut utility bills long term? JCED’s new home energy self-assessment checklist will help you figure out where the losses are and where upgrades are needed. Two Northside neighbors, Barbara and Linda, teamed up to use the self-assessment checklist in their homes. Partnering has obvious benefits: […]
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