Renewable & Alternative Energy

Alliant Energy's generation portfolio includes over 450 megawatts from renewable and alternative energy sources.

At a Glance

Our focus on wind power and other renewable energy sources reflects our long-term commitment to clean energy.

Wind Power

Alliant Energy purchases wind energy from more than 300 large-scale wind turbines located at 15 generation facilities.

Hydro Power

Alliant Energy has produced clean, safe hydroelectric power for more than 90 years, and we're investing in international hydro projects as well.

Anaerobic Digesters

Three dairy farms in Alliant Energy's service territory are turning manure into electricity using anaerobic digesters.

Landfill Gases

Alliant Energy is purchasing electricity produced from methane gas at three Wisconsin landfills.

Switchgrass

Alliant Energy is one of only two utility companies in the country known to be working with switchgrass, a fast-growing biomass crop.

Solar Energy

A renewable energy initiative called the New Bohemia Solar Project is now a reality in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa.