In this issue

• Growing energy demand explained.
• $6.5M invested in communities.
• Fleet vehicles up for auction.
• Data for smarter community planning.
• Energy‑efficient upgrades that save.
• Social media tips for cities.

What customers and communities can expect as energy demand grows

When businesses with high energy needs, such as data centers, consider expanding to your community, it’s natural to have questions about energy costs and reliability. 

Our commitment is clear: Customers pay for the energy they use. That means large energy users are responsible for the electric grid investments needed to serve them – so existing customers don’t shoulder those costs. Learn how this approach supports reliable service and community growth.  

Communities received over $6.5M from Alliant Energy Foundation in 2025 

In towns and neighborhoods across Iowa and Wisconsin in 2025, our community support was there. Our employees and retirees pitched in with local nonprofits – and logged more than 66,000 volunteer hours. Our company and Foundation helped bring fresh food to rural families and leant students a hand toward their goals, among many other efforts. For us, our nearly $6.6 million in giving was about being a good neighbor and strengthening the communities we’re proud to call home. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to the people and places we serve. 

Data to design a better tomorrow

Iowa State University’s Community Insights Program helps communities and organizations understand Iowa’s demographic, social and economic trends. This is a great place to start if you need help interpreting population and economic indicators to generate data for a grant application.  

The program’s various data tools let you look at city, county, health, housing and family data, just to name a few types.  

Boost your bottom line with energy-efficient equipment updates

Energy-efficient refrigeration, HVAC and lighting equipment can help you reduce energy costs for your town or business. Just ask your contractor to connect with us. We’ll work directly with your contractor to handle details and streamline the process, saving you time and money. We may cover up to 70% of your project costs; you’ll only pay the remaining balance.

City social media practices and pitfalls

When it comes to sharing information, it’s hard to know what to do. Is it really a good idea to join the latest, greatest social media trend? Do you have city employees who use their personal accounts to share city information – along with a dose of personal politics? The Iowa League of Cities just published an article to help cities identify best practices to imitate and pitfalls to avoid with social media.

Do you have questions? We have answers.

Contact your key account manager or
Mike Wagner, Community Development Manager
mikewagner@alliantenergy.com | (319) 786‑4409