When that happens, we make every effort to provide advance notice, minimize the impact on your property and then properly restore any areas that we disturbed.
The FAQ below outlines how we approach electric and gas construction projects. The list below provides information about active long-term projects in Iowa and Wisconsin.
The process
Before construction
- Survey crews will place colored flags and stakes to mark existing utilities and proposed excavation areas. Please do not remove these flags or stakes.
- Let the contractor know if you have any underground facilities, such as an underground dog fence, satellite dish cables, septic systems, or privately installed electric lines. This information can be provided to crews as you see them working in your neighborhood.
- Whenever possible, crews will make every attempt to contact a homeowner to discuss emergency repairs that may disrupt their property along with the plan to restore the disturbed area.
During construction
- Both Alliant Energy crews and contractors work on our electric and natural gas systems.
- If you’re unable to speak with someone on-site, please get in touch with us using this online form. We often post signs in work areas or send mailings that include a local number to call as well.
- There will be large trucks and digging equipment in the area. During excavation, we will make every effort to minimize the impact and disturbance.
- To prevent sewer damages, crews may need access to your sewer line before, during or after the installation process. This helps us prevent cross bores within the sewer line and is required by our own policies to ensure the safest service possible. This is typically something we can assess from outside your residence. In some instances, we may need to enter your residence to make a determination.
After construction
- On electric projects: Once new lines are installed, tested, and carrying electricity, the service to your house may need to be reconnected to the new lines, which may cause a short disruption of service.
- On gas projects: Once the new gas lines are installed, tested and carrying gas, the service to your house will need to be connected to that main, which will cause a disruption in service. Upon completion of the work, a contractor will knock on your door and provide you with a few options. If you are not available, a door hanger will be left with these options and a contact phone number.
Option 1: A trained employee enters your residence and relights your appliances.
Option 2: You sign an Appliance Relight Release form and perform that task yourself.
Restoration
- After the project is complete, restoration crews will begin to perform landscape work, including grading, putting in dirt, planting grass seed and clean-up.
- Please water the new seed daily to ensure it grows.
- Any straw matting that may have been in place can be carefully removed once the grass is growing well.
- If significant landscaping is necessary, Alliant Energy will contact its landscaping contractor to perform the work.
- The timing of restoration work will depend on appropriate weather conditions. Fall projects could require the restoration work to occur in the following spring. Postponing the work would allow for the best growing season for grass and other plantings.
- We often post signs in work areas or send mailings that include a specific number to call about projects in your neighborhood.
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Paying a non-energy bill
Where do I find my Alliant Energy account number?
Your account number is located on your estimate. Please see the example below.
What zip code do I use?
Please use the zip code associated with the credit card or bank account you are using to make the payment.
Why don't I see a balance due?
If you are not seeing a balance due, you have received an estimate for the work to be completed. The balance is not applied to your account until all requirements, including payment for your estimate, are met to proceed with construction. Please click OK when prompted to continue. Please enter the total amount due found on your estimate to make your payment.
Why won't the system accept the last four digits of my social security number or my tax identification number?
It is likely you did not provide this during the application process. Please call us at 1-800-ALLIANT (800-255-4268). Provide us the number to pay online or pay while you are on the phone with us.
If I am paying with a credit card, what is the limit I can pay?
- For residential customers, the limit is $4,000 per transaction and/or per month.
- For business customers, the limit is $10,000 per transaction and/or per month.
- If your bill amount is above the limit, please pay with your savings or checking account or call us at 1-800-ALLIANT (800-255-4268)
Project information
Cedar Rapids area projects:
Other projects (click to expand):
Underground electric lines will be replaced on the north side of Valley West Drive in Clinton. This will ensure safe and reliable service to the neighborhood.
Construction began in early October. The project is expected to be completed by February 1, 2022. Necessary repairs to restore property are expected to be complete by March 1, 2022.
Alliant Energy is working with Eilertson, Inc. and Eastern Iowa Directional Drillers to complete the project.
Fewer than 200 customers in the area will be impacted.
area impacted | ANTICIPATED start date | project type | ANTICIPATED construction completion date | anticipated restoration completion date |
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Valley West Drive
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October 4, 2021 | Replace existing underground electric lines | April 11, 2022 | May 15, 2022 |
We are partnering with Q3 Contracting (PSC) and CIT to rebuild part of the gas system in Huxley, Iowa to ensure safe and reliable service to your neighborhood and to continue to build a stronger community.
CIT will map and inspect the sewer system to avoid any accidental damage to the sewer lines. Their technicians may knock on your door to ask where the sewer drain exits your home.
See the list of important dates below. The construction crews working in your neighborhood are happy to answer any of your questions. You can also send us your questions.
Area Impacted | ANTICIPATED START DATE |
project type | Anticipated Construction Completion Date |
Anticipated Restoration Completion Date |
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South portion of Huxley |
July 2021 | Customer property restoration |
Completed | May 2022 |
North portion of Huxley |
April 2022 | Gas distribution rebuild | April 2022 | September 2022 |


Alliant Energy is partnering with Michels to convert overhead electric lines to underground in Mason City. This will ensure safe and reliable service to the community.
Following construction in each area, necessary repairs to restore property will be made as efficiently as possible.
We will also be reconfiguring our lines at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s road construction project along Highway 65.
Area impacted | anticipated start date | project type | anticipated construction completion date | anticipated restoration completion date |
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27th St. SW to 29th St. SW
|
2021 | Converting overhead electric lines to underground | June 2022 |
July 2022 |
AREA IMPACTED | ANTICIPATED START DATE | PROJECT TYPE | ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION DATE | ANTICIPATED RESTORATION COMPLETION DATE |
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Hillcrest Dr. & Meadowbrook Dr.
|
June 2021 | Converting overhead electric lines to underground | April 2022 |
May 2022 |
AREA IMPACTED | ANTICIPATED START DATE | PROJECT TYPE | ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION DATE | ANTICIPATED RESTORATION COMPLETION DATE |
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20th St. SE to 22nd St. SE
|
November 2021 | Converting overhead electric lines to underground | October 2022 |
November 2022 |
AREA IMPACTED | ANTICIPATED START DATE | PROJECT TYPE | ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION DATE | ANTICIPATED RESTORATION COMPLETION DATE |
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S Pierce Ave. & 6th St. SW
|
January 2022 | Converting overhead electric lines to underground | May 2022 |
June 2022 |
AREA IMPACTED | ANTICIPATED START DATE | PROJECT TYPE | ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION DATE | ANTICIPATED RESTORATION COMPLETION DATE |
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Rolling Acres
|
May 2022 | Converting overhead electric lines to underground | December 2022 |
April 2023 |

Alliant Energy is upgrading the distribution system in Mauston to ensure safe and reliable service to the community. Initial construction was completed last year.
The final stage of the project is expected to happen in April, May and June. This involves converting the electric system to complete the upgrade. Alliant Energy may need to access customers’ property to test equipment.
Customers will experience an outage of their electrical service of three hours or less.
We will call customers to provide the date, time and approximate duration of the outage. We will notify customers at least two days prior to the planned outage. Customers can visit My Account to add a phone number to their account and ensure they are informed of the outage.
Following the project, any necessary repairs to restore property will be made as efficiently as possible.
Alliant Energy and M.J. Electric are converting overhead electric lines to underground. This will ensure safe and reliable service to the neighborhood.
M.J. Electric has completed underground boring.
In April 2022, Alliant Energy will make the conversion to the underground system. Customers may experience a brief outage in order to convert their existing service drop to the new system. Alliant Energy will contact customers prior to any scheduled outage.
Following construction, necessary repairs to restore property will be made as efficiently as possible.
area impacted | anticipated start date | project type | anticipated construction completion date | anticipated restoration completion date |
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Highway 6 & Isset Ave.
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April 2022 | Converting overhead electric lines to underground | April 2022 | May 2022 |