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By subscribing, your efforts will go to increase the amount of clean energy in the region’s power grid.

The Alliant Energy® Community Solar program is now available to our Iowa customers with the opening of our Cedar Rapids solar project. Don’t miss this limited opportunity to power your home with clean, hassle-free renewable energy.

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In the news:

Alliant Energy’s first solar garden coming to Cedar Rapids (KCRG-TV9, July 12, 2022)

Alliant Energy’s first solar garden to help Cedar Rapids customers (KWWL-TV, July 12,2022)

Alliant Energy unveils plans for Cedar Rapids community solar garden (Cedar Rapids Gazette, July 12, 2022)

Photo: Alliant Energy's community solar garden in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Tap into solar energy and savings without installing panels on your property.


Now almost anyone can use clean energy and reduce their carbon footprint, whether their home is a house, condo, apartment or farm.

With the Alliant Energy® Community Solar program, we build, own and maintain a dedicated solar site on your behalf. Your investment in a portion of the electricity generated by the community solar arrays means you’ll receive ongoing monthly bill credits for the next 20 years. And the best part is – you can purchase blocks of solar to cover up to 100% of your energy use. 

Do you have questions? Check out our FAQs.

 

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Getting started


Community solar is available to Iowa electric customers on a first-come, first served basis. Participation is easy.

Step 1

Use this calculator to determine the number of 250-watt solar energy-producing blocks you need.

Step 2

Subscribe to Alliant Energy® Community Solar.

Step 3

Pay for the block(s) all at once or spread the amount over a 12-month period at no extra cost. Here’s what your bill will look like.

Step 4

Receive a credit on your bill each month for up to 20 years. 

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Hear from our subscribers

Why are existing customers and community members excited about community solar? Hear from them below, in their own words. You can also see all the testimonials.

Transamerica and Aegon AM
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“At Transamerica and Aegon AM, we have embedded sustainability as a central pillar within our company strategy. Guided by our purpose, we aim to positively impact society and the environment, and we are committed to supporting the transition to a climate-resilient economy and a net-zero world. Part of that transition is participating in renewable energy opportunities like the Community Solar program in Cedar Rapids.” 

Chris Thompson, U.S. CEO
Aegon AM
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Alliant Energy® Community Solar – Cedar Rapids anchor tenant

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“Because of my location in a condo complex, I would not be able to place solar panels either on the ground or the roof. I wanted to be a part of this important effort. You can take advantage of the benefits of solar from wherever you live.”

Scott E. Olson
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Jerry's story
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“The Alliant Energy community solar program offered us a simple and practical way to use solar energy. It takes away all the complications.”

Jerry Vander Sanden
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Video: How does community solar work?

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Video: Alliant Energy donates community solar to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity

Cedar Rapids Solar Quick Facts

Would you like to give the gift of solar?


The Alliant Energy® Community Solar program lets you purchase solar blocks for another Alliant Energy electric customer, or donate them to the Hometown Care Energy Fund. Surprise your family, friends, neighbors or favorite nonprofit organizations with 20 years of solar benefits.

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