Alliant Energy aspires to reach net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050 for the electricity we generate. In addition, we plan to continue exploring opportunities to eliminate and fully remove CO2 from the environment. Our path will be guided by future policies, economic developments, evolving energy technologies and emerging trends in the communities we serve.
As we move forward, we will maintain sight of the fact that the energy we generate must remain affordable, safe and reliable. Through continued partnerships with customers, communities, regulators and stakeholders, we will successfully progress toward achieving our goals – and creating clean energy.
Our sustainable energy plan
We’re acting for tomorrow
Our Clean Energy Vision
Successful execution of our strategy will enable us to achieve our clean energy initiatives. This includes:
By 2050:
Meeting a new aspirational goal of net-zero CO2 emissions from the electricity we generate.
We will continue to review and update our Sustainable Energy strategy and Clean Energy Vision, based on future economic developments, evolving energy technologies and emerging trends in the communities we serve.
Six keys to our clean energy transition
We aspire to eliminate all coal from our generation fleet and achieve new carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduction goals. To achieve success, we are moving toward a cleaner energy mix and expanding cost-effective renewable resources. We’re also investing in our electric and gas distribution infrastructure, making it stronger, smarter and more adaptable to support evolving energy technologies. Here are all the ways we’re helping our customers and communities Power What’s Next:
Solar
Solar energy is clean, renewable and here to stay. What’s more, solar energy is simpler and less expensive to operate and maintain than traditional coal-powered generation. This translates to long-term economic value for customers and the communities we serve.
Our existing and planned solar projects will power hundreds of thousands of homes across Wisconsin. In addition, we’re bringing Community Solar projects to light later this year.
Learn more about our solar projects
Wind
These wind farm investments provide a variety of revenue streams to local communities and also create well-paying construction jobs.
Learn more about our wind projects
Hydropower
Learn more about our hydropower plants
Electrification
Electric vehicles have never been more popular – or more sensible. By powering cars, trucks, buses and more with clean energy from the wind and sun, we can further lower fuel costs and reduce emissions. We are excited to be on the leading edge of electrification efforts in communities. By 2030, 100 percent of our active light-duty fleet vehicles will be electric.
(According to the Electric Power Research Institute)
Battery storage
We currently have these types of battery storage systems in place. We are gathering operational data for how to most effectively use the stored power and how to cost-effectively replicate them in other places throughout our service area.