Alliant Energy(US:LNT)2025-08-08 14:00Load Growth Opportunities - Alliant Energy anticipates a greater than 30% increase in projected demand by 2030, using a 2024 base of approximately 6 GW maximum demand[7] - The company has contracted peak demand of +2.1 GW, representing potential load served through a combination of existing or new resources, short-term market purchases, and/or load flexibility[6,9] - Alliant Energy projects electric sales growth at a CAGR of 9-10% from 2025-2030[6] Tax Credits and Financing - Alliant Energy expects approximately $350 million of tax credits to be generated and transferred in 2025[26] - The company anticipates generating $1.5 billion in transferable tax credits through 2028, as projects are either already in service or safe harbored[10,13] - Alliant Energy plans to issue approximately $725 million in debt for AE Finance/Parent, $400 million for IPL, and $300 million for WPL in 2025[26] Regulatory and Financial Performance - Alliant Energy reaffirms its 2025 EPS guidance range of $3.15 - $3.25[23] - Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) were $0.68, compared to $0.57 ongoing earnings per share in Q2 2024[20] - The company plans approximately 800 MW of energy storage in service by 2027 and aims to safe harbor 100% of approximately 1,200 MW of new wind capacity[12]