Working for Iowa's investor-owned energy utilities: Alliant Energy, Black Hills Energy, MidAmerican Energy, ITC Midwest and NextEra Energy.
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On Global Wind Day, we’re celebrating the power of wind energy! We’re proud that wind development has helped maintain affordable rates and made Iowa a wind energy leader.
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Did you know our member utility providers may offer rebate programs that reward customers for energy efficiency? Contact your utility provider to learn more.
@alliantenergy: bit.ly/3sWOJVH
@bhenergy: bit.ly/3PGuAwK
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Natural gas is one of the safest and most reliable forms of energy, but it's important to know what to do if you smell gas. Black Hills Energy outlines steps to keep you and your family safe: bit.ly/4u0iRfA.
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Iowa's electric grid is being upgraded. The plan guiding that work is 10 years old.
The decisions driving today's construction were made long before the current conversation about data centers started. This infrastructure was planned for Iowa's farms, homes and businesses.
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The federal government's most recent study on electricity prices found that states where electricity use is growing fastest are seeing prices fall, not rise. Iowa is one of those states.
The planning is working.
-- Chaz Allen, Executive Director, Iowa Utility Association
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Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Retail Electricity Price Trends and Drivers: Data Update, April 2026
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June is National Homeownership Month. Take a moment to make sure you’re doing what you can to save money, conserve energy and care for your home.
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.@alliantenergy is making Iowa and Wisconsin a little brighter and greener one tree at a time. Through its One Million Trees initiative, Alliant has pledged to plant 1 million trees by 2030 — and is well on its way, with January marking over 600,000 trees planted.
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Alliant continues to work toward this goal by offering landscaping trees at a discounted cost, replacing trees after timber harvests and storms, and partnering with Trees Forever to support tree-planting projects in communities throughout Iowa and Wisconsin.
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Learn more about its efforts to plant one tree per customer here: bit.ly/3Qo0hzM.
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Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and freedom of our country.
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With summer planting projects getting underway, remember to call 811 before you dig to ensure gas or electric lines are not hit. This includes digging for new fences, mailboxes and trees.
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.@ENERGY shared a national study on electricity prices. Iowa showed up on the right side of each chart.
As electricity demand grew across the country, states that grew the most generally saw prices dip, like Iowa. (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory/Brattle Group, April '26.)
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Congrats to the class of 2026! Power a bright future by exploring internships and careers in your community.
Alliant Energy: bit.ly/4sSsqwd
Black Hills Energy: bit.ly/3oXwsc4
ITC Holdings: bit.ly/473mbLB
MidAmerican Energy: bit.ly/3p52UJo
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.@MidAm_EnergyCo is offering an end-of-season incentive of up to $40 when you help save energy on weekdays when energy demand is highest. Enroll in its SummerSaver program with a smart thermostat before June 1 to participate. Learn more: bit.ly/3sObZ5x.
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.@MidAm_EnergyCo recently earned the Emergency Response Award for its restoration efforts following two major storms in 2025. In both instances, power was restored to 98% of homes within a 24-hour period after storm damage cut off power to thousands. bit.ly/4czXagV
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May is National Electrical Safety Month. Stay safe with these tips:
🔌 Use outlet covers to protect children.
🔌Replace frayed or cracked cords.
🔌 Don’t run cords under carpets or rugs, and don’t nail them to the wall or floor.
🔌 Keep electrical devices away from water.
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Planning a move? It’s quick and easy to set up utilities before move-in day.
Alliant Energy: bit.ly/3G6y0VW
Black Hills Energy: bit.ly/3R0Kl2O
Iowa American Water: bit.ly/49UAPqM
MidAmerican Energy: bit.ly/3uwwQAG
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As spring construction ramps up, remember: Always contact 811 before digging — even for small projects such as planting trees or installing a mailbox. It’s free. It’s easy. It’s the law.
Learn more at 811BeforeYouDig.com.
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Why does energy infrastructure matter? A resilient grid allows communities to:
🔋 Withstand severe weather
🔋 Attract and retain businesses
🔋 Support economic development
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