Whispering Willow South wind project

Iowa's energy future starts with smart investments in wind power – to strengthen the grid, fuel local economies and ensure reliable power for years to come.

Fast facts:

  • Location: Scott, Marion, Morgan, Hamilton, Oakland and Lee townships in Franklin County, Iowa
  • Capacity: 200 megawatts
  • Number of turbines: 34 to 38
  • Energy produced: Equivalent to the annual energy use of approximately 75,000 homes.
  • Estimated property tax revenue over the first 20 years of the project's life: $76 million

Learn about Alliant Energy's wind portfolio

Project overview

The Whispering Willow South wind project builds on our longstanding presence in Franklin County. It unites a coalition of partnering landowners and community members committed to building a strong, resilient energy future. We own and operate four wind projects in Franklin County.

We estimate the project will generate $76 million in property tax revenue over its first 20 years.

wind turbines in the air

Whispering Willow South wind project location

Maps

Project boundary

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map of Whispering Willow North wind farm boundary

Franklin County (all sites)

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map of wind farms in Franklin County, Iowa

We also acquired the Wild Rose wind project in Franklin County. We’ll develop this project in tandem with the Whispering Willow South project.

truck and technicians at wind farm

Contact us

Landowner contact information

Call us at (319) 786-4454 or email [email protected].

 

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This webpage includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com/forwardlooking.

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