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 include seasonal topics to help you save on your energy bill all year long.
May challenge: Install a rainwater collection system
Turn stormy weather into dollars in your pocket! If you’re an avid gardener, or even just enjoy having beautiful flowering plants for the summer months, a basic rain collection system reduces the amount of water from your taps to keep your plants alive.
Learn from Pete and Megan how to install your own rainwater collection system.
April challenge: Plant a tree
We’re celebrating Earth Day all month! And there’s no better way to support this year’s theme, "Invest In Our Planet," than to plant a tree in your yard. Trees provide beauty, shade and homes for wildlife and help clean the air. Be sure to pick the right tree for the right location, soil and exposure. And always call 811 before you dig.
Do you know how to properly plant a tree? Let Pete and Megan show you below.
Popular topics
Power surges — cause and effect
Lightning strikes may trigger a power surge, but most are caused by conditions within your home.
Portable generators and space heaters
Installing a heating and cooling system
One of the biggest purchases a homeowner can make is to install a new furnace and air conditioner. Learn what you need to know when faced with this big decision.
