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5 ways to practice energy efficiency in the kitchen

Learn a few tips and tricks that will help you practice sustainability in the kitchen and reap the benefits of a more energy-efficient home

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Solar panels in the sun
How we utilize existing infrastructure in clean energy transition
Lake lined with trees. Clear blue sky. Trees and sky reflected in the water.
Water quality and solar energy projects
Yahara Solar Project Groundbreaking
Finding solar solutions with local partners
two ospreys nesting
Keeping birds safe with our Avian Protection Plan
Chalkboard with several technical drawings, graphs and flowcharts. Brightly lit lightbulb hanging in front of the chalkboard.
Planning a renewable energy project: an engineer’s perspective
Row of panels at Alliant Energy's North Rock Solar site
How utilities ensure solar panels last for 25-30 years
Bird's eye view of a neighborhood. Cars parked along the street.
What is the energy burden? Is it impacting your livelihood?
close up aerial view of wind turbine blade on a farm
What happens to retired wind turbine blades?
Rows of angled solar panels at sunset with a light dusting of snow on the ground.
How does solar energy work in the winter?
solar energy aerial view and fossil fuel aerial view
Fossil fuels vs Solar energy - which is better?