Research & Education
We believe investing in new technologies and educating the next generation are critical in managing environment issues in the future.
In 2007, Alliant Energy invested $4.3 million in various research and development programs related to improving environmental performance.
This method of generating electricity from fossil fuels produces fewer emissions than conventional coal generation alternatives.
Partnering with the Electric Power Research Institute, Alliant Energy is actively involved in research the viability of this exciting new technology.
Through this popular classroom curriculum, students learn the science of electricity and natural gas, the importance of conservation, and the relationship between energy and the environment.
The Alliant Energy Foundation supports organizations that seek to educate, inform and advance environmental issues that have the potential to impact our communities.
Alliant Energy is proud to sponsor the Iowa Electrathon, a program for high school students in which they design, build, fund, test, and compete with a working electric vehicle.