Alliant Energy’s Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) filed an application (petition) with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on October 12, 2023, seeking an increase in its electric and natural gas base rates. The utility is requesting:
An increase in electric service revenue of $284 million, or approximately 16 percent above their existing electric revenue requirement.
An increase in natural gas service revenue of approximately $14 million, or 5 percent above their existing gas revenue requirement.
The company did not request an interim rate increase, so no change to customer rates will happen until a decision is made by the IUB. Following a public hearing and review of all the evidence, testimony, and other filings in the docket, the IUB can approve or deny the request, or approve the request with modifications.
The IUB has provided four opportunities for customer to attend public meetings to allow Alliant-IPL customers to provide comments in regards to the rate case and the general quality of service provided by the utility. There will be one virtual meeting and three in-person meetings for customer comments. Meeting locations and dates below:
Virtual – 6 p.m. Thursday, November 9. Details about participating online and at the customer comment meetings are available on the IUB’s website, https://iub.iowa.gov/board-activity/hearing-meeting-calendar
The in-person meetings are scheduled as follows:
Cedar Rapids – 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2023, the Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Main Ballroom, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. S.W. (Closest in-person meeting to Clinton)
Clear Lake – 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, The Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Drive
Creston – 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Southwestern Community College, Performing Arts Center, 1501 W. Townline St.
The City Council of Clinton adopted Resolution No. 2023-624 – OPPOSING THE ELECTRIC RATE INCREASES AND NATURAL GAS RATE INCREASES BY ALLIANT ENERGY on October 24, 2023 and provided a signed copy of said resolution to the IUB.
