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Customer-owned generation

Customer owned generation refers to electric generation equipment on the customers' side of the meter.

Let us help you navigate the rules and regulations governing the interconnection process.

By installing your own generating system, you can reduce your electric costs, qualify for tax incentives, and reduce your carbon footprint.

If you are considering the installation of permanently connected electric generating equipment, there are interconnection requirements to ensure your safety and the safety and reliability of the electrical system.

When planning a 20kW or larger renewable generation installation, please contact the utility as early as possible in order to meet interconnection, distribution system and safety requirements.

Regulations and requirements vary by state and are sometimes complex. Interconnections must be approved by the utility prior to connecting your renewable energy system to the electric grid.

Please select your state to find information about our buy-back rates and tariffs.

Before investing in renewable energy, it is wise to investigate your options. Call Alliant Energy's Distributed Resources Hotline at 1-800-972-5325.

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) through USDA-Rural Development, offers grants, guaranteed loans, and combination grant/guaranteed loans to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements in rural areas. Grants are also available to eligible entities to conduct feasibility studies and energy audits that will provide recommendations and information on how to improve the energy efficiency of the operations of the agricultural producers and rural small businesses; and on how to use renewable energy technologies and resources in these operations.