Welcome to PowerHouse!
Alliant Energy's PowerHouse is an award-winning educational program designed to help you improve the energy efficiency, safety and comfort of your home.
Take the PowerHouse Challenge!
Every month you can take part in an energy-efficient home improvement challenge. These challenges will include seasonal topics to help you save on your energy bill all year long.
July challenge: Go green: Recycle your old, working fridge or freezer
Old refrigerators can cost up to $115 extra per year. Consider replacing your old fridge or freezer with an ENERGY STAR®-rated appliance. They use less energy than older models, saving you money. And recycling helps protect the planet from harmful materials inside your old appliance. Here's how:
June challenge: Set your ceiling fans to rotate counterclockwise.
Switch your ceiling fan to rotate counterclockwise in the summer to push cool air towards the floor and keep you comfortable. Plus, you can run your air conditioner less often and reduce your energy use. Here’s how:
Here's why
Popular topics
Power surges — cause and effect
Lightning strikes may trigger a power surge, but most are caused by conditions within your home.
