Case Study

Preparing For Data Center Growth: From DR to DERs

Alliant Energy, a Midwestern utility, has gradually expanded their demand response (DR) program to manage grid load, boost customer satisfaction, and support its clean energy goals.

Since 2021, the program has:
  • Launched programs in Iowa, and then Wisconsin.
  • Refined their summer programs to optimize load shift and participation.
  • Maintained a high satisfaction rate, with customers appreciating transparent communication and ability to opt out of events if needed.
Read the case study to learn about Alliant’s program successes and plans to expand its DR program in 2025.