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PGE Files Energy Resource Plan with Public Utility Commission
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Alliant defends management decisions in rate case
Nov 05 - The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Interstate Power & Light is defending the effectiveness of its management as its argument to state regulators for a 16.6 percent increase in electric revenue draws to a close. More...
Alliant Energy announces Pashos as vice president of regulatory affairs and deputy general counsel
Madison, Wis., Nov 04, 2009 -- M2 PRESSWIRE - Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT) today announced the appointment of Kay Pashos as vice president of regulatory affairs and deputy general counsel. More...
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