https://solarexaminer.com/tags/alliant-energy/Recent content in Alliant Energy on Solar ExaminerHugoen-usSolar ExaminerSun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://solarexaminer.com/posts/iowa-electricity-rate-changes-2026/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://solarexaminer.com/posts/iowa-electricity-rate-changes-2026/<p>Iowa did not have a base rate change on October 1, 2026. The state&rsquo;s two large utilities are in different positions: Alliant Energy is under a base rate freeze, and MidAmerican Energy is seeking an increase.</p> <p>This article covers Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light) and MidAmerican Energy. It does not cover cooperatives or municipal utilities.</p> <h2 id="quick-summary">Quick Summary</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Item</th> <th>Utility</th> <th>Status</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Base rates</td> <td>Alliant</td> <td>Changed October 2024; frozen until at least late 2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Riders</td> <td>Alliant</td> <td>Changing in 2026; bills expected to rise</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Proposed rate increase</td> <td>MidAmerican</td> <td>Docket RPU-2026-0001; comment meetings Sept. 8 to 10, 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>October 1, 2026</td> <td>Both</td> <td>No base rate change found</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="alliant-frozen-base-rates-moving-riders">Alliant: Frozen Base Rates, Moving Riders</h2> <p>Alliant&rsquo;s Iowa outlook page says new base rates took effect in October 2024, and that a moratorium &ldquo;keeps base rates stable until at least late-2029.&rdquo;</p>https://solarexaminer.com/posts/wisconsin-electricity-rate-changes-2026/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://solarexaminer.com/posts/wisconsin-electricity-rate-changes-2026/<p>Wisconsin&rsquo;s electric rates did not change on October 1, 2026. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) usually sets rates for two calendar years at a time, so changes arrive in January. The 2026 increases are already in bills, and 2027 is partly decided.</p> <p>This article covers the five large investor-owned utilities. It does not cover municipal utilities or cooperatives.</p> <h2 id="quick-summary">Quick Summary</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Utility</th> <th>2026 residential electric change</th> <th>2027</th> <th>Status</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>We Energies</td> <td>+$9.73 a month</td> <td>4.7% requested, about $13 a month</td> <td>2026 approved; 2027 pending</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wisconsin Public Service</td> <td>+$5.04 a month</td> <td>6.3% requested, about $11 a month</td> <td>2026 approved; 2027 pending</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Alliant Energy</td> <td>+$9.57 a month</td> <td>+$17.45 a month</td> <td>Both approved</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Madison Gas and Electric</td> <td>+$0.13 a month</td> <td>+$5.44 a month</td> <td>Both approved</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Xcel Energy</td> <td>+$13.47 a month</td> <td>+$24.91 a month</td> <td>Both approved</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Figures are average residential impacts reported by Wisconsin Public Radio. The 2027 figures for Alliant, Madison Gas and Electric and Xcel were reported without saying whether they are measured from 2025 or from 2026.</p>