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Worker in a hard hat, safety vest and glasses inspecting an underground power line.

What drives energy reliability?

A lot goes into keeping electricity flowing reliably all day, from generation to high-voltage substations to local distribution lines. What actions do energy companies -- like Alliant Energy -- take to improve reliability?

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Person looking at charts and graphs on a laptop.
Charting our way to a balanced energy future
Hand adjusting smart thermostat to 74 degrees Fahrenheit.
What happens when energy demand spikes?
Wind technician doing electrical work on the top of a turbine.
The wind turbine of the near future
Chalkboard with several technical drawings, graphs and flowcharts. Brightly lit lightbulb hanging in front of the chalkboard.
Resource planning to keep bills as low as possible
Graphic of a fully charged battery.
What is long duration energy storage?
Chalkboard with several technical drawings, graphs and flowcharts. Brightly lit lightbulb hanging in front of the chalkboard.
Why do energy companies plan for the future?
Two images of severe weather. Left image is of a heavy rainstorm. Right image is a snowy neighborhood.
Are you prepared for severe weather?
Chalkboard with several technical drawings, graphs and flowcharts. Brightly lit lightbulb hanging in front of the chalkboard.
A roadmap for energy delivery
Earth among shades of green
Unearthing renewable energy
Worker in a hard hat, safety vest and glasses inspecting an underground power line.
Moving power lines underground improves safety and reliability