WPL now plans to convert the coal-fired Edgewater Unit 5 to natural gas in 2028, subject to regulatory approvals, instead of retiring the EGU by June 1, 2025. This change impacts the asset valuation and future operations.

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded WPL's Columbia Energy Storage Project up to approximately $30 million in grant funding during construction. This supports WPL's investment in long-duration energy storage.

IPL reached a partial settlement agreement with stakeholders, subject to IUC approval, which includes an annual retail electric base rate increase of $185 million and a gas base rate increase of $10 million. This will impact future revenue and earnings.

A pre-tax non-cash charge of $60 million was recorded due to the retail rate review settlement agreement, reflecting a change in the expected recovery of the remaining net book value of Lansing. This indicates a revision in management's expectations regarding asset recovery.

WPL expects construction costs for approximately 1,100 MW of new solar generation to exceed prior estimates by approximately $195 million. This highlights potential challenges in managing project costs.

Alliant Energy, IPL, and WPL recorded additional AROs due to the enactment of the revised CCR Rule, demonstrating management's responsiveness to regulatory changes. However, the amounts recorded are expected to be adjusted in the future as additional information is obtained.

The 10-Q states that the risk factors described in Item 1A in the 2023 Form 10-K have not changed materially, indicating that the company continues to face similar risks as previously disclosed.

IPL will create an individual customer rate tariff, which would allow IPL to attract new load growth to its service territory. This signals an effort to enhance its competitive position by offering customized solutions.

The PSCW issued an oral decision authorizing WPL to refund $34 million, plus interest, to its retail electric customers in the fourth quarter of 2024 for fuel-related costs incurred by WPL in 2023 that were lower than fuel-related costs used to determine rates for such period. This indicates improved fuel cost management.

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded WPL's Columbia Energy Storage Project up to approximately $30 million in grant funding, supporting the development of innovative energy storage technology.

AEF issued $375 million of 5.4% senior notes due 2027 to reduce Alliant Energy's outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes. This indicates a shift in capital structure.

WPL issued $300 million of 5.375% debentures due 2034 as green bonds, with proceeds allocated to the development and acquisition of WPL's solar EGUs. This shows a commitment to renewable energy.

WPL issued $300 million of 5.375% debentures due 2034 as green bonds, with proceeds allocated to the development and acquisition of WPL's solar EGUs. This shows a commitment to renewable energy.

The Major Economic Growth Attraction program was enacted in Iowa, which offers various tax incentives for up to two qualified businesses for certain large-scale projects with capital investments greater than $1 billion constructed on certified sites greater than 250 acres in Iowa. The most significant provision of this program for Alliant Energy encourages economic development in IPL's service territory.