WPL announced plans to convert the coal-fired Edgewater Unit 5 to natural gas in 2028, subject to regulatory approvals. This strategic shift suggests a move towards cleaner energy sources and aligns with environmental goals.

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded WPL grant funding for the Columbia Energy Storage Project. This indicates a focus on innovative energy storage solutions and positions WPL as a leader in this emerging technology.

IPL will create an individual customer rate tariff, which would allow IPL to attract new load growth to its service territory. This indicates a proactive approach to expanding its customer base and driving revenue growth.

The IUC approved IPL's settlement agreement with stakeholders for its retail electric rate review. This indicates effective negotiation and stakeholder management, securing favorable terms for IPL's operations.

Alliant Energy announced restructuring activities, including voluntary separation packages, expecting a pre-tax charge of $25-30 million. This suggests proactive cost management and resource alignment efforts.

WPL expects construction costs associated with its approximately 1,100 MW of new solar generation will exceed the construction cost estimates previously approved by approximately $195 million. This signals potential challenges in project management and cost control.

The EPA enacted the revised CCR Rule, significantly expanding the scope of regulation to include coal ash ponds. Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL recorded additional AROs in the second quarter of 2024. This highlights increasing regulatory compliance costs.

The EPA enacted the final Section 111(d) rule for certain fossil-fueled EGUs. This rule requires states to implement plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This highlights increasing regulatory compliance costs and the need for strategic planning.

In March 2024, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services changed Alliant Energy's and IPL's outlooks from stable to negative. This highlights increasing financial risk.

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. This highlights increasing competitive advantages.

IPL will create an individual customer rate tariff, which would allow IPL to attract new load growth to its service territory. This highlights increasing competitive advantages.

In July 2025, IPL's wholesale power agreement with Southern Minnesota Energy Cooperative (SMEC) will expire. This is not expected to have a material impact on Alliant Energy's or IPL's future financial condition and results of operations.

Alliant Energy announced restructuring activities, including voluntary separation packages, expecting a pre-tax charge of $25-30 million. This suggests proactive cost management and resource alignment efforts.

WPL announced plans to convert the coal-fired Edgewater Unit 5 to natural gas in 2028, subject to regulatory approvals. This strategic shift suggests a move towards cleaner energy sources and improved operational efficiency.

WPL expects construction costs associated with its approximately 1,100 MW of new solar generation will exceed the construction cost estimates previously approved by approximately $195 million. This signals potential challenges in project management and cost control.

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded WPL grant funding for the Columbia Energy Storage Project. This indicates a focus on innovative energy storage solutions and positions WPL as a leader in this emerging technology.

WPL filed a certificate of authority application with the PSCW for approval to refurbish the Bent Tree wind farm, which would be eligible for production tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This highlights a focus on technological improvements.

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Grid Deployment selected WPL's Smart Power Automation for Rural Communities program application. This highlights a focus on innovative energy solutions.

WPL expects construction costs associated with its approximately 1,100 MW of new solar generation will exceed the construction cost estimates previously approved by approximately $195 million. This signals potential challenges in project management and cost control.

Alliant Energy announced restructuring activities, including voluntary separation packages, expecting a pre-tax charge of $25-30 million. This suggests proactive cost management and resource alignment efforts.

Alliant Energy currently expects to issue up to $25 million of common stock in 2025 through its Shareowner Direct Plan.

WPL announced plans to convert the coal-fired Edgewater Unit 5 to natural gas in 2028, subject to regulatory approvals. This strategic shift suggests a move towards cleaner energy sources and aligns with environmental goals.

By 2030, reduce greenhouse gases emissions from its utility operations by 50% from 2005 levels, reduce its electric utility water supply by 75% from 2005 levels and electrify 100% of its owned light-duty fleet vehicles. By 2040, eliminate all coal-fired EGUs from its generating fleet. By 2050, aspire to achieve net-zero greenhouse gases emissions from its utility operations.

WPL expects construction costs associated with its approximately 1,100 MW of new solar generation will exceed the construction cost estimates previously approved by approximately $195 million. This signals potential challenges in project management and cost control.

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. This highlights increasing competitive advantages.

The EPA enacted the revised CCR Rule, significantly expanding the scope of regulation to include coal ash ponds. Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL recorded additional AROs in the second quarter of 2024. This highlights increasing regulatory compliance costs.

The EPA enacted the final Section 111(d) rule for certain fossil-fueled EGUs. This rule requires states to implement plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This highlights increasing regulatory compliance costs and the need for strategic planning.