Interruptible status - Iowa service area


Iowa electric interruptible customers:

Last updated Monday, September 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Current program status: systems normal

The current program status is normal, based on weather and system conditions. If a warning or interruption occurs, we’ll update this message immediately with specific information.

Required scheduled test: Alliant Energy has issued a required test interrupt for all Iowa and Wisconsin electric interruptible customers. All participating customers must reduce load to their contracted firm service level by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. This event will end at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The buy-through option is not available for this event. All electric interruptible customers are required to participate.

Iowa natural gas interruptible customers:

Last updated Monday, January 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Current program status: systems normal

The current program status is systems normal, based on the weather and system conditions. If a warning or interrupt occurs, this message will be updated immediately with specific information.   

Interruptible status - Wisconsin service area


Wisconsin electric interruptible customers:

Last updated Monday, September 28, at 3:00 p.m.

Current program status: systems normal

The current program status is normal, based on weather and system conditions. If a warning or interruption occurs, we’ll update this message immediately with specific information. 

Required scheduled test: Alliant Energy has issued a required test interrupt for all Iowa and Wisconsin electric interruptible customers. All participating customers must reduce load to their contracted firm service level by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. This event will end at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The buy-through option is not available for this event. All electric interruptible customers are required to participate.

Wisconsin natural gas interruptible customers:

Last updated Monday, January 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Current program status: systems normal

The current program status is systems normal, based on the weather and system conditions. If a warning or interrupt occurs, this message will be updated immediately with specific information.   

More information

Interruptible hotline
Call 1-800-241-0588 and follow the prompts to select Iowa or Wisconsin service for the natural gas or electric interruptible program.
Current LMP prices
Visit the MISO website for current LMP prices. The node for the Iowa IPL service territory is ALTW.ALTW.
When can interrupts happen?
This video explains what to expect. For Iowa electric interruptible program participants.