Updates from the Winneshiek Energy District

DRC Sponsor: Kim Bonnet

Kristen Eggen, Executive Director of the Winneshiek Energy District (WED), will be on hand to provide information and insights into the WED's latest developments and initiatives.

The WED is a local 501(c)3 organization with the mission to lead, implement and accelerate locally owned, inclusive clean energy transition in Winneshiek County. Founded in 2010, they connect local communities with clean energy solutions, empower residents and businesses, and inspire other regions toward a clean-energy mindset. They believe a cleaner, more affordable, and equitable energy future starts with local ownership, community leadership, and long-term sustainability.

Ms Eggen first came to the WED as a Green Iowa AmeriCorps member in 2015. She is excited to be leading the grassroots clean energy movement in Winneshiek County. She deeply appreciates rural communities, northeast Iowa, community sustainability, and nonprofit management. She uses The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter methodology and graphic recording services to drive strategic conversations around community sustainability, justice, fundraising, and nonprofit health.

For more information about the WED please see their website at https://energydistrict.org.

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