Alliant Energy has filed a plan with the Iowa Utilities Commission to add up to 1,000 megawatts of wind energy generation in Iowa.
The proposed expansion is part of the company’s strategy to meet growing energy demand while maintaining reliability and affordability for customers, according to the filing.
“This filing marks a significant step in our commitment to an all-of-the-above approach to energy generation,” said Mayuri Farlinger, president of Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company and vice president of energy delivery. “By expanding our wind energy portfolio, we’re reinforcing our ability to meet customer demand while delivering reliable and cost-effective energy for customers.”
Alliant Energy said it plans to own and operate the new wind projects, which will contribute to its standing as one of the top five utility owners and operators of regulated wind energy in the United States. The projects are also expected to support construction jobs, provide payments to landowners, and generate new tax revenue for counties where the turbines are located, though a location has not yet been specified.
The company anticipates a decision from the Iowa Utilities Commission in the first quarter of 2026.
More information about the company’s wind generation efforts is available at alliantenergy.com/wind.
