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heavy rain and trees

Are you prepared for summer storms?

With warmer weather comes the potential for powerful storms to blow through the Midwest. They often bring lightning, wind and hail, all of which can lead to power outages.

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Chalkboard with several technical drawings, graphs and flowcharts. Brightly lit lightbulb hanging in front of the chalkboard.
A roadmap for energy delivery
Earth among shades of green
Unearthing renewable energy
Worker in a hard hat, safety vest and glasses inspecting an underground power line.
Moving power lines underground improves safety and reliability
Engineer in hard hat and safety glasses holding a computer looking at rows of solar panels.
How engineers welcome the future of energy generation
Alliant Energy employees undergrounding system.
Steps energy companies take to increase reliability of the distribution system
Graphic of a fully charged battery.
Breakthrough battery technology improves sustainability
Computer rendering of Fond du Lac community solar project
Is community solar right for you?
Alliant Energy wind turbine in a cornfield
Is it true we generate more wind energy in winter?
Cord and plug plugged into a wall outlet.
What makes an energy mix diverse?
Nuclear power plant
Will nuclear energy have its day?