The Power Chronicles: Meet the cast

Avery's favorite nature activity: Walking on the beach.

Aimee's favorite nature activity: Hiking at Acadia National Park.

Tracy's favorite nature activity: Taking walks with his grandkids.

Lina's favorite nature activity: Kayaking in the morning to watch the sunrise.

Angela's favorite scientist: Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson.

Ursula's favorite nature activity: Sightseeing and walking.

Griselda's favorite scientist: Katherine Johnson.

Michelle's favorite nature activity: Taking her dog to the dog park.

Diana's favorite nature activity: Exploring the outdoors with her son; they go on scavenger hunts, walk nature trails, hunt bugs, watch birds and garden.

Sabrina is a middle schooler in the Madison, Wisconsin area.
Sabrina's favorite nature activity: Hiking.

Dianne's favorite nature activity: Bird watching.

Favorite nature activity: Flying. Hush has regular practice sessions where she flies from one training perch to another – and gets a treat when she lands.

Favorite nature activity: Hiking with the whole family in Door County and camping at the Boundary Waters.

Favorite nature activity: Hiking and exploring state and national parks.

Pete is a co-host of PowerHouse, Alliant Energy’s award-winning educational program designed to help you improve the energy efficiency, safety and comfort of your home.
Favorite energy saving idea: Change your furnace filter regularly.

Megan is a co-host of PowerHouse, Alliant Energy’s award-winning educational program designed to help you improve the energy efficiency, safety and comfort of your home.
Favorite energy-saving tip: Switch out your top 10 used lightbulbs with LEDs to kick start your savings!

Favorite energy-saving practices: Turning off lights when she’s finished using a room and walking places with her friends instead of asking parents for rides.

Stacey is a marketing consultant on Alliant Energy’s market strategy team.
Favorite way to save energy: Using natural light during the day instead of artificial lighting.
Meet the artist: Barbara Lee Francisco
Barbara Lee Francisco is a lifelong resident of eastern Iowa and has worked professionally as an artist/illustrator for over 35 years. She was fine art grad of Mt. Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Barbara has created award winning logos and illustrations for companies across Iowa and the Midwest. She has written and illustrated two webcomics and is known for drawing art for children's books and designing book covers.
Barbara lives with her a bagpipe playing hubby, a wild Labrador puppy and a very lazy cat. She loves spending free time gardening, singing and playing acoustic guitar shows. She enjoys time with her grown children and grandson.
