It’s always there whenever you flip a switch or plug in a cord, but you may not realize that many factors influence the cost and delivery of safe and reliable power to your home and business.
Our industry is transitioning to a sustainable energy future. Our company is investing in greener sources of energy and technologies that will help reduce our impact on the environment while meeting future energy needs.
Alliant Energy and the environment
Reducing our impact on the environment is one of our core corporate values and we strive for continuous advancement in our environmental performance. We are minimizing our environmental impact by enhancing our operational performance and investing in clean energy technologies.
Expanding renewable energy
Learn more about our expansion as the Whispering Willow-East Wind Farm in Franklin County, Iowa. The Wind Farm is powering nearly 50,000 IPL customers’ homes with clean, renewable energy.
Reducing emissions
We're making Minnesota’s air cleaner by reducing emissions from our Lansing Unit 4 power plant. The installation of emissions reduction controls is expected to remove more than 90 percent of NOx and mercury emissions for the 270 megawatt power plant.
Enhancing reliability
We are investing in our electric system to you with provide safe and reliable service and enhance our ability to meet your future energy needs. Our rate request reflects the costs and investments we have made related to the transmission system and our power plants, substations, poles and underground and overhead distribution lines since 2005.
All about wind power
Learn how wind power works, how it’s used in the Midwest, and the impact it's having on the environment.
All about electricity
Take a look at how electricity is generated inside a power plant, and the long trip it takes to your home.
Questions or comments?
We are privileged to provide our Minnesota electric customers with safe, reliable and environmentally sound service. If you have questions, concerns or comments, please call 1-800-ALLIANT (1-800-255-4268), use our feedback form, or email minnesotarates@alliantenergy.com.