MADISON, Wis. (June 20, 2025) – As temperatures heat up, Alliant Energy says they are prepared to deliver the reliable energy customers need. In fact, Alliant Energy reports they consistently plan for the ongoing energy needs of customers by maintaining a balanced energy mix.
According to Alliant Energy, preparation and a balanced energy mix are essential to ensuring they have sufficient resources to meet demand, especially when warmer than normal temperatures are predicted.
As a member of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), Alliant Energy communicates its projected supply of capacity. In turn, MISO monitors and manages the generation and transmission of electricity within a multi-state region, which includes Iowa and Wisconsin.
Customers can voluntarily begin to reduce their energy use, which can help with their overall energy bills. Alliant Energy offers 5 tips to help customers reduce their energy consumption while staying cool during the upcoming heat:
- Turn up your thermostat –Talk with your family about adjusting your thermostat; for example, consider setting it to 78 degrees during the day, higher in the overnight hours when you’re sleeping and turning it off when you are away.
- Close shades – This will keep the sun from warming rooms that then causes your AC to kick in and will keep the space cooler.
- Use cold water – Take cooler showers, wash clothes in cold water and adjust your water heater setting to 120 degrees.
- Take care of your AC and vents – Clean or change your AC air filters and clear space around your air vents so your AC can move air through easier while also using less energy.
- Get an AC tune-up – Have a professional contractor tune up your AC unit to keep it performing its best.
By taking these measures, customers can reduce their energy use, which will have a positive impact on their bills. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com/ways-to-save/summer-bills.
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Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to approximately 1 million electric and 430,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy's mission is to deliver energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) are Alliant Energy's two public energy companies. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow Alliant Energy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.