Interstate Power and Light

Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) is a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation which operates or has interests in ten coal-fired power stations.

Background
In its 2008 annual report, Alliant Energy states that IPL "was incorporated in 1925 in Iowa as Iowa Railway and Light Corporation. IPL is a public utility engaged principally in the generation and distribution of electric energy and the distribution and transportation of natural gas in selective markets in Iowa and southern Minnesota. In Iowa, IPL provides utility services to incorporated communities as directed by the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) and utilizes non-exclusive franchises, which cover the use of public right-of-ways for utility facilities in incorporated communities for a maximum term of 25 years. At Dec. 31, 2008, IPL supplied electric and gas service to 525,036 and 233,836 retail customers, respectively. IPL also provides steam services to certain customers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and various other energy-related products and services. In 2008, 2007 and 2006, IPL had no single customer for which electric, gas, steam and/or other sales accounted for 10% or more of IPL’s consolidated revenues."

Existing Coal Plants
In its 2008 annual report, Alliant Energy reports that IPL's coal-fired power stations had an installed capacity of 1,805MW out of its total generating capacity from its coal, nuclear and oil-fired stations of 2,963MW.

IPL's Share of Coal Power Plants
Percentage of IPL's ownership of plants:
 * Ottumwa Generating Station, Ottumwa, Iowa 340MW (representing IPL's 48% ownership share of the plant);
 * Lansing Power Station Units 1, 3 and 4, Lansing, Iowa 294MW;
 * Milton Kapp Generating Station Unit 2, Clinton, Iowa 212MW;
 * Prairie Creek Generating Station, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 207MW. (This plant was damaged and temporarily shutdown in June 2008 due to flooding. Alliant Energy reported in late 2008 that it expected the plant to restart in January 2009);
 * Burlington Generating Station, Burlington, Iowa 191MW;
 * George Neal Station South Unit 4, Sioux City, Iowa 165MW (representing IPL's 25.695% ownership interest in this 644MW station which is operated by MidAmerican Energy Company;
 * George Neal Station North Unit 3, Sioux City, Iowa 144MW representing IPL's 28% ownership interest in this 515MW power station which is operated by MidAmerican Energy Company;
 * Sutherland Generating Station, Marshalltown, Iowa 140MW;
 * Dubuque Generating Station Units 2, 3 and 4, Dubuque, Iowa 78MW;
 * Sixth Street Generating Station, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (damaged and temporarily shutdown in June 2008 due to flooding. Alliant Energy reported in late 2008 that it had failed to get long-term contracts with steam customers to justify rebuilding the plant. Discussions are continuing with potential customers);
 * Louisa Generating Station Unit 1, Louisa, Iowa, 28MW representing IPL's 4% interest in this 700MW power station which is operated by MidAmerican.

Coal Sources and Costs
In its 2008 annual report, Alliant Energy states that "the majority of the coal utilized by IPL" is from the Wyoming Powder River Basin. "A majority of this coal is transported by rail-car directly from Wyoming to IPL’s ... generating stations, with the remainder transported from Wyoming to the Mississippi River by rail-car and then via barges to the final destination."

Alliant Energy also outlines that it expects the cost of coal to increase due to increased costs of supply, transport and environmental restrictions. "Average delivered fossil fuel costs are expected to continue to increase in the future due to price structures and adjustment provisions in existing coal contracts, rate structures and adjustment provisions in existing transportation contracts, fuel related surcharges incorporated by transportation carriers and recent coal and transportation market trends. Existing coal commodity contracts with terms of greater than one year have fixed future year prices that generally reflect recent market trends. A few of Alliant Energy’s existing coal contracts have provisions for price adjustments should specific indices change ... Other factors that may impact coal prices for future commitments are increasing costs for supplier mineral rights, increasing costs to mine the coal and changes in various associated laws and regulations. For example, emission restrictions related to sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and mercury, along with other environmental limitations on generating stations, continue to increase and will likely limit the ability to obtain, and further increase the cost of, adequate coal supplies. Factors that may impact future transportation rates include: the need for railroads to enhance/expand infrastructure for demand growth, corresponding investments in locomotives and the desire to improve margins on coal commensurate with margins on non-coal movements," Alliant Energy reported.

Canceled Plants
In March 2009 IPL canceled plans for a $1.8 billion coal-fired power plant in Marshalltown, the Sutherland Generating Station Unit 4, citing the economy and uncertainty over state regulations. Many offered testimony against the plant (Testimony on proposed coal plants), including Dr. James E. Hansen.

Personnel
Executive Officers of IPL, as of the end of 2008, are :
 * William D. Harvey, 59, was elected Chairman of the Board effective February 2006 and CEO effective July 2005 and has been a board member since January 2005. He previously served as COO since 2004.
 * Thomas L. Aller, 59, was elected President effective January 2004.
 * Eliot G. Protsch, 55, was elected COO effective January 2009. He previously served as CFO since January 2004.
 * Barbara J. Swan, 57, was elected EVP-General Counsel and CAE effective January 2009.
 * Dundeana K. Doyle, 50, was elected Senior VP-Energy Delivery effective January 2009.
 * Patricia L. Kampling, 49, was elected VP-CFO and Treasurer effective January 2009.
 * Thomas L. Hanson, 55, was elected VP-Controller and CAO effective January 2007.
 * Peggy Howard Moore, 58, was elected VP-Finance effective January 2007.

Contact Details
Alliant Energy Tower Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Phone (319)786-4411

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