What Our Supporters Say

Tom Vilsack - former Governor of Iowa:

"Because Iowa is committed to improving our environment, health, and our future, we support renewable energy programs that increase our use of clean renewable energy from wind and biomass, thereby reducing emissions and protecting valuable natural resources for future generations.

By participating in these programs, Iowa businesses and communities can make a significant difference."

Scott Simpson – Alliant Energy customer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

"Being a Second Nature customer is a quick and easy way for our household to support the growth of renewable clean energy and to lessen our environmental impact. It’s a small step we were happy to take toward helping solve the global warming problem."

Dan Lieberman - Program Manager, Green-e certification program:

"Second Nature™ customers are helping create a cleaner energy future in the Midwest. Green-e certification provides participating consumers with confidence that they will receive a product that meets a series of stringent environmental and customer protection criteria.”

Second Nature is proud to be certified by Green-e, the nation’s leading certification and verification program for renewable energy.

Bev Hannon – Vice President, Iowa Renewable Energy Association:

“We believe it’s the best plan available for utility customers, and hope the interest I-RENEW generates will encourage Alliant Energy to purchase more of its energy from Iowa producers.”

Alliant Energy is proud to partner with the Iowa Renewable Energy Association to promote the use of renewable energy.

Tehri Parker – Executive Director, Midwest Renewable Energy Association:

“Green pricing programs give people who can’t afford a renewable energy system, or who can’t install one on their site, a way to support renewables.

Second Nature is an easy way for consumers to let their utility know that they want clean, green, renewable power.”

Alliant Energy is proud to partner with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, a non-profit network for sharing ideas, resources, and information with individuals, businesses, and communities to promote a sustainable future through renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko – Authors and Innkeepers:

"The Second Nature program is a natural step for those who care about doing their part in helping solve the global warming and other ecological problems.

We signed up at the Earth Steward level as soon as this program was offered since it was such an immediate and easy way to help keep the environment a whole lot healthier."

Kivirist and Ivanko are co-innkeepers of Inn Serendipity in Browntown, Wis., and co-authors of the new book, Rural Renaissance: Renewing the Quest for the Good Life.

Floyd Barwig – Director, Iowa Energy Center:

“Our participation in Alliant Energy’s Second Nature program was a logical move since part of the Iowa Energy Center’s mission is to increase the use of renewable energy sources.

We believe each step toward energy efficiency and alternate energy development increases energy security, economic advantages, and environmental stewardship for Iowa and the nation.”

The Iowa Energy Center is the first non-residential participant in Second Nature. The center sponsors and develops research, demonstrations and education projects that increase Iowa’s energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.