Alliant Energy has received approval to move forward with upgrades to the Burlington Iowa Generating Station. The approval allows Alliant Energy to add five new reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) units, totaling 94-megawatts, to replace the combustion turbines that have operated at the Burlington site for more than 30 years. 

The Iowa Utilities Commission unanimously approved Alliant Energy’s Certificate of Public Convenience, Use and Necessity request. 

“With the new RICE units at the Burlington Generating Station, we are positioning the communities we serve for a resilient and reliable energy future,” said Mayuri Farlinger, President of Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company and Vice President of energy delivery. “Our investment strategy remains focused on cost‑conscious decisions that enhance reliability today and help prevent unnecessary costs for customers in the years ahead.”