Alliant Energy completed its plan to add 1,000 MW of wind production in Iowa, several months ahead of schedule and within budget. This achievement comes as the company completes its 130-MW Richland Wind Farm in Sac County, located in west-central Iowa. The now operational wind farm is among five wind projects across seven counties in…

EDF Renewables and Alliant Energy’s 200 MW Golden Plains Wind Project started commercial operation on March 27 and is delivering clean electricity to Iowa customers. Located in Winnebago and Kossuth counties in north-central Iowa, Golden Plains injected millions of dollars into the economy and employed hundreds of workers at the peak of construction. With Golden…

The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) announced in July that two of Alliant Energy‘s wind farms were verified as meeting the guidelines for sustainable infrastructure. What’s more is the two projects — Upland Prairie in Everly and English Farms in Montezuma, Iowa — were the first wind projects ever to achieve the Envision Platinum rating, the highest…

Alliant Energy released its Corporate Sustainability Report, which outlines the company’s efforts to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers in an affordable, safe, reliable, and sustainable way. “Our world is changing – and so are we,” said Alliant Energy Chairman, President and CEO John Larsen. “We’re listening to our customers, employees and key stakeholders and…

The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) announced that two of Alliant Energy‘s wind farms — Upland Prairie in Everly and English Farms in Montezuma, Iowa — are the recent recipients of the Envision Platinum award for sustainable infrastructure.  Alliant Energy, a Midwest energy company engaged in electric generation and the distribution of electricity, expects to…

Alliant Energy‘s Wisconsin energy company has received oral approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to build a wind project that will keep energy costs low for Wisconsin customers starting in 2020. The 150-MW wind farm located in Kossuth County, Iowa, is expected to provide enough energy to power 57,000 Wisconsin homes and…

Alliant Energy released its Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) and announced its goal to cut carbon emissions by 80% and eliminate all existing coal from its energy mix by 2050. The CSR can be accessed here. “Alliant Energy is acting to create a better tomorrow for our customers and communities,” said Alliant Energy Chairman and CEO Patricia Kampling.…

Alliant Energy and Invenergy have partnered to develop the 210-MW Richland Wind Farm in Sac County, Iowa. The project is part of Alliant Energy’s plan to add 1,000 MW of new wind generation for its Iowa customers by the end of 2020. The Richland Wind expansion is the fifth and final part of this project. Alliant Energy…

Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company has filed plans with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to build a wind project that reportedly will lower energy costs for Wisconsin customers starting in 2020. The proposed project will be located in north central Iowa, which has consistently strong wind resources. “We are providing our customers with…

Alliant Energy‘s Iowa energy company will add more clean energy with the acquisition of the English Farms Wind Farm. The company finalized an agreement with developer Tradewind Energy for the 170-MW project, located in Poweshiek County in central Iowa. “Wind energy is a win for Iowans,” said Doug Kopp, president of Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company. “The benefits of this project help customers…

Alliant Energy‘s Iowa energy company is pursuing another major wind investment that will help solidify Iowa’s national leadership in renewable energy. “The customers and communities we serve will benefit from this cost effective clean energy,” said Doug Kopp, president of Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company. “Our wind projects will help keep energy costs stable over the long-term for customers.” Alliant Energy is…

Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility has reached a settlement with customer groups related to its proposed New Wind Project. The project, if approved, will be up to 500 MW, significantly increasing the amount of economical, environmentally beneficial wind energy that Alliant Energy supplies to customers. “The goal of this project is to bring additional low-cost, clean…

Iowans will soon see a significant increase in clean, economical wind generation. Alliant Energy CEO Patricia Kampling and Gov. Terry Branstad announced that the utility will invest approximately $1 billion to expand its wind-power operations in the state. “Our customers expect low-cost, clean energy, which is exactly what this project will bring to the communities we…

Alliant Energy Corporation recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell RMT, Inc. (RMT), its renewable energy services subsidiary, to Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, LLC (IEA). “We announced our intent earlier this year to sell the RMT business because our belief was that RMT would be best served by an owner…