Alliant Energy is a public utility holding company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. It provides electricity and natural gas services to customers in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Services and Operations:
- Electricity and Natural Gas Supply: Alliant Energy serves approximately 1 million electric and 425,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin.
- Power Generation Facilities:
- Columbia Energy Center: A coal-fired power plant located south of Portage, Wisconsin. The plant is jointly owned by Alliant Energy (46.2%), Wisconsin Public Service (31.8%), and Madison Gas and Electric (22%). The facility is scheduled for decommissioning by 2029, with plans to convert it to natural gas.
- Edgewater Generating Station: Situated in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, this coal-fired plant has undergone unit retirements as part of Alliant Energy’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions. The plant is planned for decommissioning by June 2025.
- Riverside Energy Center: Located near Beloit, Wisconsin, this natural gas-fired facility has been expanded to meet energy demands, with the latest expansion completed in 2019.
Educational Initiatives:
Alliant Energy offers educational resources through its “Alliant Energy Kids” program, providing lesson plans and activities to help students learn about electricity and natural gas.
For more information about Alliant Energy’s services, initiatives, or to manage your account, you can visit their official website at www.alliantenergy.com.