This page includes Alliant Energy News Releases from 2020.


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December 30, 2020: Free face shields delivered to Iowa schools; more still available

December 23, 2020: PSCW approves Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin Arrears Management Program

December 21, 2020: Financial assistance to help pay energy bills is available

December 15, 2020: $100,000 donation feeds 2,000 families this holiday season

December 8, 2020: Alliant Energy launches first community solar project in Fond du Lac

December 3, 2020: Alliant Energy is powering more customers with renewable energy

December 2, 2020: Alliant Energy offers 25 Innovation Scholarships

November 30, 2020: New electric vehicle charging stations available in Fond du Lac

November 17, 2020: Streetlight repairs continue to light up more Cedar Rapids neighborhoods

November 16, 2020: Energy is among least expensive ingredients on the Thanksgiving menu

November 12, 2020: Nonprofits receive over $345,000 from Alliant Energy’s Foundation

November 6, 2020: Drive Out Hunger supplies 1.15 million meals to food banks

October 30, 2020: Up to $100,000 available for Lake Wisconsin water habitat improvement grants

October 29, 2020: Sun shines bright in Alliant Energy’s Iowa Clean Energy Blueprint

October 26, 2020: Prairie du Sac Dam parking area and access road closed first week of November

October 21, 2020: Iowa’s newest solar garden tests battery-storage solution

October 20, 2020: Customers urged to follow natural gas safety practices as heating season begins

October 19, 2020: Alliant Energy recognized for excellence in economic development

October 16, 2020: Alliant Energy’s Kossuth Wind Farm is operational

October 15, 2020: Joel Schmidt of Alliant Energy elected Chair of Iowa Energy Center Board

October 14, 2020: Alliant Energy names Tom Tang vice president and chief information officer

October 1, 2020: Alliant Energy reaches milestone, completes 1000 MW of wind in Iowa

September 28, 2020: Alliant Energy promotes October and November Iowa Pipeline Association virtual safety awareness training

September 24, 2020: Alliant Energy to electrify 100 percent of light-duty fleet vehicles by 2030

September 16, 2020: Editorial column - Thank you for the support as Alliant Energy restored power following the derecho

September 10, 2020: Construction underway at Logistics Park Cedar Rapids

September 9, 2020: Editorial column - Providing rate stability into 2021

September 8, 2020: Alliant Energy once again a Top Utility in Economic Development

September 3, 2020: Alliant Energy promotes September Iowa Pipeline Association virtual safety awareness training

August 28, 2020: Derecho power restoration information 

August 31, 2020: Alliant Energy cautions customers to be safe during outside work projects

August 24, 2020: Project ReConnect helps low-income homeowners fund electrical repairs

August 6, 2020: Alliant Energy announces second-quarter 2020 results

August 3, 2020: Grant applications now being accepted

July 22, 2020: Alliant Energy announces accelerated sustainability goals in new Corporate Responsibility Report

July 15, 2020: Alliant Energy Transportation transforms into Travero

July 10, 2020: Alliant Energy implodes M.L. Kapp Generating Station

July 10, 2020: High usage alerts help customers combat summer weather

July 8, 2020: Battery project makes room for more rooftop solar in Decorah

July 1, 2020: Increased energy efficiency rebates now available for Alliant Energy customers

June 16, 2020: $20,000 donation helps Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and families in need 

June 10, 2020: Alliant Energy employee gets national recognition for customer affordability work

May 28, 2020: Alliant Energy awards 25 students with Innovation Scholarships

May 26, 2020: Alliant Energy announces six new solar projects in Wisconsin

May 22, 2020: Alliant Energy to retire coal-fired generation facility in Sheboygan

May 20, 2020: Nonprofits receive nearly $550,000 from Alliant Energy Foundation

May 15, 2020: Alliant Energy’s West Riverside Energy Center goes into service

May 7, 2020: Downtown Tower to reflect bright future for Class of 2020

May 7, 2020: Alliant Energy announces first-quarter 2020 results

May 5, 2020: Alliant Energy Foundation donates $70,000 on Giving Tuesday Now 

May 1, 2020: Alliant Energy plans to hold rates steady in Wisconsin

May 1, 2020: Golden Plains Wind Farm is now fully operational

April 29, 2020: Alliant Energy adds solar and battery system at DNR site near Sauk City 

April 24, 2020: Alliant Energy earns Tree Line USA recognition from Arbor Day Foundation 

April 23, 2020: Alliant Energy donates $10,000 to Horizons Meals on Wheels

April 9, 2020: Alliant Energy gives $2 million to Hometown Care Energy Fund

April 7, 2020: Alliant Energy 2019 community support totals $7.25 million

April 2, 2020: Alliant Energy partners with Iowa State to create face shields for hospitals

March 26, 2020: Alliant Energy donates total of $42,500 to several United Way organizations

March 25, 2020: An update on what Alliant Energy is doing during this health crisis

March 18, 2020: Alliant Energy temporarily suspends disconnects for non-payment; intends to waive late fees

March 18, 2020: Alliant Energy donates $100,000 to COVID-19 relief efforts

March 13, 2020: A letter to Alliant Energy customers about COVID-19 safeguards and preparations

March 11, 2020: New, faster car chargers in Beaver Dam electrify Highway 151 corridor

February 20, 2020: Alliant Energy announces fourth-quarter 2019 results

January 13, 2020: Alliant Energy statement following fatal vehicle accident in Wisconsin 

 

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