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ALLIANT ENERGY CORP - Quarter Report: 2017 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
 
 
 
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017
 
or
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                    to                    

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Commission
File Number
 
Name of Registrant, State of Incorporation,
Address of Principal Executive Offices and Telephone Number
 
IRS Employer
Identification Number
1-9894
 
ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
 
39-1380265
 
 
(a Wisconsin corporation)
 
 
 
 
4902 N. Biltmore Lane
 
 
 
 
Madison, Wisconsin 53718
 
 
 
 
Telephone (608) 458-3311
 
 
 
 
 
1-4117
 
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
 
42-0331370
 
 
(an Iowa corporation)
 
 
 
 
Alliant Energy Tower
 
 
 
 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
 
 
 
 
Telephone (319) 786-4411
 
 
 
 
 
0-337
 
WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
 
39-0714890
 
 
(a Wisconsin corporation)
 
 
 
 
4902 N. Biltmore Lane
 
 
 
 
Madison, Wisconsin 53718
 
 
 
 
Telephone (608) 458-3311
 
 
This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by Alliant Energy Corporation, Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company. Information contained in the Form 10-Q relating to Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company is filed by each such registrant on its own behalf. Each of Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company makes no representation as to information relating to registrants other than itself.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   No 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically and posted on their corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to submit and post such files).    Yes   No 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are large accelerated filers, accelerated filers, non-accelerated filers, smaller reporting companies, or emerging growth companies. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large Accelerated Filer
  
Accelerated Filer
  
Non-accelerated Filer
  
Smaller Reporting Company
 
Emerging Growth Company
Alliant Energy Corporation
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
Interstate Power and Light Company
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes   No 
Number of shares outstanding of each class of common stock as of June 30, 2017:
Alliant Energy Corporation
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 231,062,417 shares outstanding
 
 
Interstate Power and Light Company
Common stock, $2.50 par value, 13,370,788 shares outstanding (all of which are owned beneficially and of record by Alliant Energy Corporation)
 
 
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
Common stock, $5 par value, 13,236,601 shares outstanding (all of which are owned beneficially and of record by Alliant Energy Corporation)



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DEFINITIONS
The following abbreviations or acronyms used in this Form 10-Q are defined below:
Abbreviation or Acronym
Definition
Abbreviation or Acronym
Definition
2016 Form 10-K
Combined Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL for the year ended Dec. 31, 2016
ITC
ITC Midwest LLC
AEF
Alliant Energy Finance, LLC
IUB
Iowa Utilities Board
AFUDC
Allowance for funds used during construction
Marshalltown
Marshalltown Generating Station
Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy Corporation
MDA
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ATC
American Transmission Company
MISO
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
ATI
AE Transco Investments, LLC
MW
Megawatt
CDD
Cooling degree days
MWh
Megawatt-hour
Corporate Services
Alliant Energy Corporate Services, Inc.
N/A
Not applicable
Dth
Dekatherm
Note(s)
Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
EGU
Electric generating unit
NOx
Nitrogen oxide
EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
OPEB
Other postretirement benefits
EPS
Earnings per weighted average common share
PSCW
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
FERC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Riverside
Riverside Energy Center
Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
RMT
RMT, Inc.
FTR
Financial transmission right
SCR
Selective catalytic reduction
Fuel-related
Electric production fuel and purchased power
SO2
Sulfur dioxide
GAAP
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
U.S.
United States of America
HDD
Heating degree days
Whiting Petroleum
Whiting Petroleum Corporation
IPL
Interstate Power and Light Company
WPL
Wisconsin Power and Light Company

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained in this report that are not of historical fact are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified as such because the statements include words such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “projections,” “estimate,” or other words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe future financial performance or plans or strategies are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such statements. Some, but not all, of the risks and uncertainties of Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL that could materially affect actual results include:

federal and state regulatory or governmental actions, including the impact of energy, tax (including potential tax reform), financial and health care legislation, and of regulatory agency orders;
IPL’s and WPL’s ability to obtain adequate and timely rate relief to allow for, among other things, the recovery of fuel costs, operating costs, transmission costs, environmental compliance and remediation costs, deferred expenditures, capital expenditures, and remaining costs related to EGUs that may be permanently closed, earning their authorized rates of return, and the payments to their parent of expected levels of dividends;
the ability to continue cost controls and operational efficiencies;
the impact of IPL’s pending retail electric base rate review;
weather effects on results of utility operations;
the impact of the economy in IPL’s and WPL’s service territories and the resulting impacts on sales volumes, margins and the ability to collect unpaid bills;
the impact of customer- and third party-owned generation, including alternative electric suppliers, in IPL’s and WPL’s service territories on system reliability, operating expenses and customers’ demand for electricity;
the impact of energy efficiency, franchise retention and customer disconnects on sales volumes and margins;
the impact that price changes may have on IPL’s and WPL’s customers’ demand for electric, gas and steam services and their ability to pay their bills;
developments that adversely impact the ability to implement the strategic plan;
the ability to qualify for the full level of production tax credits on planned and potential new wind farms and the impact of changes to production tax credits for existing wind farms;

 
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issues related to the availability and operations of EGUs, including start-up risks, breakdown or failure of equipment, performance below expected or contracted levels of output or efficiency, operator error, employee safety, transmission constraints, compliance with mandatory reliability standards and risks related to recovery of resulting incremental costs through rates;
disruptions in the supply and delivery of natural gas, purchased electricity and coal;
changes in the price of delivered natural gas, purchased electricity and coal due to shifts in supply and demand caused by market conditions and regulations;
impacts on equity income from unconsolidated investments due to further potential changes to ATC LLC’s authorized return on equity;
issues associated with environmental remediation and environmental compliance, including compliance with the Consent Decree between WPL, the EPA and the Sierra Club, the Consent Decree between IPL, the EPA, the Sierra Club, the State of Iowa and Linn County in Iowa, the Coal Combustion Residuals Rule, the Clean Power Plan, future changes in environmental laws and regulations, including the EPA’s regulations for carbon dioxide emissions reductions from new and existing fossil-fueled EGUs, and litigation associated with environmental requirements;
the ability to defend against environmental claims brought by state and federal agencies, such as the EPA, state natural resources agencies or third parties, such as the Sierra Club, and the impact on operating expenses of defending and resolving such claims;
impacts that storms or natural disasters in IPL’s and WPL’s service territories may have on their operations and recovery of costs associated with restoration activities;
the direct or indirect effects resulting from terrorist incidents, including physical attacks and cyber attacks, or responses to such incidents;
the impact of penalties or third-party claims related to, or in connection with, a failure to maintain the security of personally identifiable information, including associated costs to notify affected persons and to mitigate their information security concerns;
the direct or indirect effects resulting from breakdown or failure of equipment in the operation of gas distribution systems, such as leaks, explosions and mechanical problems, and compliance with gas transmission and distribution safety regulations, such as proposed rules issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration;
impacts of IPL’s future tax benefits from Iowa rate-making practices, including deductions for repairs expenditures and allocation of mixed service costs, and recoverability of the associated regulatory assets from customers, when the differences reverse in future periods;
risks associated with non-regulated renewable investments;
any material post-closing adjustments related to any past asset divestitures, including the sales of IPL’s Minnesota electric and natural gas assets, and Whiting Petroleum, which could result from, among other things, warranties, parental guarantees or litigation;
continued access to the capital markets on competitive terms and rates, and the actions of credit rating agencies;
inflation and interest rates;
changes to the creditworthiness of counterparties with which Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL have contractual arrangements, including participants in the energy markets and fuel suppliers and transporters;
current or future litigation, regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries;
reputational damage from negative publicity, protests, fines, penalties and other negative consequences resulting in regulatory and/or legal actions;
Alliant Energy’s ability to sustain its dividend payout ratio goal;
employee workforce factors, including changes in key executives, collective bargaining agreements and negotiations, work stoppages or restructurings;
changes in technology that alter the channels through which electric customers buy or utilize electricity;
material changes in employee-related benefit and compensation costs;
the effect of accounting standards issued periodically by standard-setting bodies;
the impact of adjustments made to deferred tax assets and liabilities from state apportionment assumptions;
the ability to utilize tax credits and net operating losses generated to date, and those that may be generated in the future, before they expire;
the ability to successfully complete tax audits and changes in tax accounting methods with no material impact on earnings and cash flows; and
factors listed in MDA and Risk Factors in Item 1A in the 2016 Form 10-K.

Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL each assume no obligation, and disclaim any duty, to update the forward-looking statements in this report, except as required by law.

 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 
For the Three Months
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30,
 
Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric utility

$680.9

 

$675.9

 

$1,358.5

 

$1,344.8

Gas utility
62.6

 
57.0

 
216.9

 
209.2

Other utility
11.5

 
12.4

 
23.2

 
25.6

Non-regulated
10.3

 
9.3

 
20.6

 
18.8

Total operating revenues
765.3

 
754.6

 
1,619.2

 
1,598.4

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric production fuel and purchased power
184.3

 
199.5

 
392.1

 
400.4

Electric transmission service
117.6

 
130.3

 
242.3

 
258.2

Cost of gas sold
28.3

 
24.6

 
120.5

 
119.8

Other operation and maintenance
145.1

 
144.5

 
298.0

 
289.6

Depreciation and amortization
115.0

 
102.1

 
222.0

 
204.6

Taxes other than income taxes
25.7

 
25.0

 
52.1

 
51.3

Total operating expenses
616.0

 
626.0

 
1,327.0

 
1,323.9

Operating income
149.3

 
128.6

 
292.2

 
274.5

Interest expense and other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
52.8

 
48.0

 
105.1

 
96.0

Equity income from unconsolidated investments, net
(11.3
)
 
(9.1
)
 
(22.8
)
 
(19.6
)
Allowance for funds used during construction
(10.1
)
 
(15.3
)
 
(27.1
)
 
(28.5
)
Interest income and other
(0.1
)
 

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
Total interest expense and other
31.3

 
23.6

 
55.0

 
47.7

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
118.0

 
105.0

 
237.2

 
226.8

Income taxes
21.2

 
18.1

 
38.8

 
39.7

Income from continuing operations, net of tax
96.8

 
86.9

 
198.4

 
187.1

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 
(0.5
)
 
1.4

 
(1.6
)
Net income
96.8

 
86.4

 
199.8

 
185.5

Preferred dividend requirements of Interstate Power and Light Company
2.5

 
2.5

 
5.1

 
5.1

Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners

$94.3

 

$83.9

 

$194.7

 

$180.4

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
229.0

 
227.0

 
228.3

 
226.9

Earnings per weighted average common share attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners (basic and diluted)

$0.41

 

$0.37

 

$0.85

 

$0.80

Amounts attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of tax

$94.3

 

$84.4

 

$193.3

 

$182.0

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 
(0.5
)
 
1.4

 
(1.6
)
Net income

$94.3

 

$83.9

 

$194.7

 

$180.4

Dividends declared per common share

$0.315

 

$0.29375

 

$0.63

 

$0.5875


The accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 
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ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
(in millions, except per
share and share amounts)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents

$7.3

 

$8.2

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
424.9

 
493.3

Production fuel, at weighted average cost
84.7

 
98.1

Gas stored underground, at weighted average cost
22.2

 
37.6

Materials and supplies, at weighted average cost
94.7

 
86.6

Regulatory assets
68.5

 
57.8

Other
112.4

 
95.5

Total current assets
814.7

 
877.1

Property, plant and equipment, net
10,608.1

 
10,279.2

Investments:
 
 
 
ATC Investment
335.2

 
317.6

Other
19.3

 
20.0

Total investments
354.5

 
337.6

Other assets:
 
 
 
Regulatory assets
1,947.5

 
1,857.3

Deferred charges and other
18.6

 
22.6

Total other assets
1,966.1

 
1,879.9

Total assets

$13,743.4

 

$13,373.8

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt

$5.2

 

$4.6

Commercial paper
368.6

 
244.1

Accounts payable
381.1

 
445.3

Regulatory liabilities
187.6

 
186.2

Other
265.7

 
281.8

Total current liabilities
1,208.2

 
1,162.0

Long-term debt, net (excluding current portion)
4,354.3

 
4,315.6

Other liabilities:
 
 
 
Deferred tax liabilities
2,681.3

 
2,570.2

Regulatory liabilities
478.2

 
494.8

Pension and other benefit obligations
482.7

 
489.9

Other
288.3

 
279.3

Total other liabilities
3,930.5

 
3,834.2

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)


 


Equity:
 
 
 
Alliant Energy Corporation common equity:
 
 
 
Common stock - $0.01 par value - 480,000,000 shares authorized; 231,062,417 and 227,673,654 shares outstanding
2.3

 
2.3

Additional paid-in capital
1,830.4

 
1,693.1

Retained earnings
2,228.6

 
2,177.0

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(0.4
)
 
(0.4
)
Shares in deferred compensation trust - 450,173 and 441,695 shares at a weighted average cost of $23.25 and $22.71 per share
(10.5
)
 
(10.0
)
Total Alliant Energy Corporation common equity
4,050.4

 
3,862.0

Cumulative preferred stock of Interstate Power and Light Company
200.0

 
200.0

Total equity
4,250.4

 
4,062.0

Total liabilities and equity

$13,743.4

 

$13,373.8


The accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 
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ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income

$199.8

 

$185.5

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
222.0

 
204.6

Deferred tax expense and tax credits
49.7

 
46.1

Other
(10.5
)
 
(28.8
)
Other changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
47.7

 
(59.5
)
Sales of accounts receivable
22.0

 
133.0

Regulatory assets
(66.7
)
 
34.7

Regulatory liabilities
(19.0
)
 
(29.2
)
Deferred income taxes
60.9

 
46.2

Derivative liabilities
16.8

 
(27.5
)
Other
(20.7
)
 
4.9

Net cash flows from operating activities
502.0

 
510.0

Cash flows used for investing activities:
 
 
 
Construction and acquisition expenditures:
 
 
 
Utility business
(579.3
)
 
(491.0
)
Alliant Energy Corporate Services, Inc. and non-regulated businesses
(28.2
)
 
(28.9
)
Other
(18.9
)
 
19.1

Net cash flows used for investing activities
(626.4
)
 
(500.8
)
Cash flows from (used for) financing activities:
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
(143.1
)
 
(133.2
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
137.3

 
13.8

Net change in commercial paper
164.5

 
127.8

Other
(35.2
)
 
(16.9
)
Net cash flows from (used for) financing activities
123.5

 
(8.5
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(0.9
)
 
0.7

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
8.2

 
5.8

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$7.3

 

$6.5

Supplemental cash flows information:
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest, net of capitalized interest

($105.0
)
 

($95.8
)
Income taxes, net

($11.4
)
 

($4.3
)
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Accrued capital expenditures

$124.3

 

$122.1


The accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 
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INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 
For the Three Months
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30,
 
Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions)
Operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric utility

$372.4

 

$364.4

 

$728.6

 

$726.0

Gas utility
36.7

 
34.5

 
119.8

 
118.7

Steam and other
11.1

 
12.1

 
22.3

 
25.0

Total operating revenues
420.2

 
411.0

 
870.7

 
869.7

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric production fuel and purchased power
98.0

 
100.4

 
207.5

 
199.8

Electric transmission service
75.1

 
88.3

 
156.8

 
174.8

Cost of gas sold
16.9

 
15.9

 
64.7

 
68.3

Other operation and maintenance
89.4

 
93.0

 
184.3

 
185.0

Depreciation and amortization
61.2

 
52.4

 
114.8

 
105.1

Taxes other than income taxes
13.3

 
13.0

 
26.7

 
26.7

Total operating expenses
353.9

 
363.0

 
754.8

 
759.7

Operating income
66.3

 
48.0

 
115.9

 
110.0

Interest expense and other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
27.9

 
25.0

 
55.6

 
49.9

Allowance for funds used during construction
(6.1
)
 
(12.1
)
 
(20.4
)
 
(22.4
)
Interest income and other
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
Total interest expense and other
21.6

 
12.8

 
35.1

 
27.4

Income before income taxes
44.7

 
35.2

 
80.8

 
82.6

Income tax expense (benefit)
(0.6
)
 
0.8

 
(4.3
)
 

Net income
45.3

 
34.4

 
85.1

 
82.6

Preferred dividend requirements
2.5

 
2.5

 
5.1

 
5.1

Earnings available for common stock

$42.8

 

$31.9

 

$80.0

 

$77.5

Earnings per share data is not disclosed given Alliant Energy Corporation is the sole shareowner of all shares of IPL’s common stock outstanding during the periods presented.
The accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 
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INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
(in millions, except per
share and share amounts)
ASSETS
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents

$4.0

 

$3.3

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
194.7

 
240.7

Production fuel, at weighted average cost
59.8

 
70.3

Gas stored underground, at weighted average cost
8.2

 
16.3

Materials and supplies, at weighted average cost
51.8

 
46.5

Regulatory assets
24.4

 
17.7

Other
36.9

 
27.7

Total current assets
379.8

 
422.5

Property, plant and equipment, net
5,586.5

 
5,435.6

Other assets:
 
 
 
Regulatory assets
1,532.2

 
1,441.1

Deferred charges and other
8.6

 
5.5

Total other assets
1,540.8

 
1,446.6

Total assets

$7,507.1

 

$7,304.7

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable

$163.8

 

$186.3

Regulatory liabilities
132.4

 
149.6

Other
194.7

 
185.9

Total current liabilities
490.9

 
521.8

Long-term debt, net
2,194.5

 
2,153.5

Other liabilities:
 
 
 
Deferred tax liabilities
1,586.9

 
1,511.8

Regulatory liabilities
283.3

 
281.2

Pension and other benefit obligations
171.9

 
173.2

Other
228.6

 
214.2

Total other liabilities
2,270.7

 
2,180.4

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)


 


Equity:
 
 
 
Interstate Power and Light Company common equity:
 
 
 
Common stock - $2.50 par value - 24,000,000 shares authorized; 13,370,788 shares outstanding
33.4

 
33.4

Additional paid-in capital
1,697.8

 
1,597.8

Retained earnings
619.8

 
617.8

Total Interstate Power and Light Company common equity
2,351.0

 
2,249.0

Cumulative preferred stock
200.0

 
200.0

Total equity
2,551.0

 
2,449.0

Total liabilities and equity

$7,507.1

 

$7,304.7


The accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 
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INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income

$85.1

 

$82.6

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
114.8

 
105.1

Other
8.7

 
3.4

Other changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
27.2

 
(32.7
)
Sales of accounts receivable
22.0

 
133.0

Regulatory assets
(47.5
)
 
(2.8
)
Regulatory liabilities
(18.7
)
 
(30.2
)
Accrued taxes
12.2

 
(14.5
)
Deferred income taxes
54.2

 
44.0

Other
10.0

 
(16.1
)
Net cash flows from operating activities
268.0

 
271.8

Cash flows used for investing activities:
 
 
 
Utility construction and acquisition expenditures
(290.2
)
 
(298.4
)
Other
(15.7
)
 
6.9

Net cash flows used for investing activities
(305.9
)
 
(291.5
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
(78.0
)
 
(76.1
)
Capital contributions from parent
100.0

 
40.0

Net change in commercial paper
40.0

 
67.0

Other
(23.4
)
 
(13.3
)
Net cash flows from financing activities
38.6

 
17.6

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
0.7

 
(2.1
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
3.3

 
4.5

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$4.0

 

$2.4

Supplemental cash flows information:
 
 
 
Cash (paid) refunded during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest

($55.7
)
 

($49.8
)
Income taxes, net

$11.9

 

($12.9
)
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Accrued capital expenditures

$43.2

 

$52.1


The accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.



 
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WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 
For the Three Months
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30,
 
Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions)
Operating revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric utility

$308.5

 

$311.5

 

$629.9

 

$618.8

Gas utility
25.9

 
22.5

 
97.1

 
90.5

Other
0.4

 
0.3

 
0.9

 
0.6

Total operating revenues
334.8

 
334.3

 
727.9

 
709.9

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric production fuel and purchased power
86.3

 
99.1

 
184.6

 
200.6

Electric transmission service
42.5

 
42.0

 
85.5

 
83.4

Cost of gas sold
11.4

 
8.7

 
55.8

 
51.5

Other operation and maintenance
56.6

 
50.9

 
113.6

 
103.0

Depreciation and amortization
52.8

 
47.4

 
105.2

 
94.8

Taxes other than income taxes
11.5

 
11.2

 
23.5

 
22.8

Total operating expenses
261.1

 
259.3

 
568.2

 
556.1

Operating income
73.7

 
75.0

 
159.7

 
153.8

Interest expense and other:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
23.1

 
22.9

 
46.0

 
45.8

Equity income from unconsolidated investments
(0.2
)
 
(9.0
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(19.7
)
Allowance for funds used during construction
(4.0
)
 
(3.2
)
 
(6.7
)
 
(6.1
)
Interest income and other

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.3
)
Total interest expense and other
18.9

 
10.5

 
39.0

 
19.7

Income before income taxes
54.8

 
64.5

 
120.7

 
134.1

Income taxes
16.7

 
20.8

 
37.1

 
43.4

Net income
38.1

 
43.7

 
83.6

 
90.7

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 
0.5

 

 
1.0

Earnings available for common stock

$38.1

 

$43.2

 

$83.6

 

$89.7

Earnings per share data is not disclosed given Alliant Energy Corporation is the sole shareowner of all shares of WPL’s common stock outstanding during the periods presented.
The accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 
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WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
(in millions, except per
share and share amounts)
ASSETS
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents

$2.8

 

$4.2

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
193.1

 
226.3

Production fuel, at weighted average cost
24.9

 
27.8

Gas stored underground, at weighted average cost
14.0

 
21.3

Materials and supplies, at weighted average cost
39.6

 
36.3

Regulatory assets
44.1

 
40.1

Other
63.8

 
60.5

Total current assets
382.3

 
416.5

Property, plant and equipment, net
4,635.0

 
4,426.7

Other assets:
 
 
 
Regulatory assets
415.3

 
416.2

Deferred charges and other
23.5

 
30.9

Total other assets
438.8

 
447.1

Total assets

$5,456.1

 

$5,290.3

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Commercial paper

$212.5

 

$52.3

Accounts payable
150.7

 
192.9

Regulatory liabilities
55.2

 
36.6

Other
112.6

 
112.9

Total current liabilities
531.0

 
394.7

Long-term debt, net
1,535.9

 
1,535.2

Other liabilities:
 
 
 
Deferred tax liabilities
1,000.0

 
971.6

Regulatory liabilities
194.9

 
213.6

Capital lease obligations - Sheboygan Falls Energy Facility
73.8

 
77.2

Pension and other benefit obligations
205.3

 
207.8

Other
163.8

 
159.4

Total other liabilities
1,637.8

 
1,629.6

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

 

Equity:
 
 
 
Wisconsin Power and Light Company common equity:
 
 
 
Common stock - $5 par value - 18,000,000 shares authorized; 13,236,601 shares outstanding
66.2

 
66.2

Additional paid-in capital
1,019.0

 
1,019.0

Retained earnings
666.2

 
645.6

Total Wisconsin Power and Light Company common equity
1,751.4

 
1,730.8

Total liabilities and equity

$5,456.1

 

$5,290.3


The accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 
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WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income

$83.6

 

$90.7

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
105.2

 
94.8

Deferred tax expense and tax credits
25.2

 
42.0

Other
4.0

 
(15.7
)
Other changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
32.2

 
(5.2
)
Regulatory assets
(19.2
)
 
37.5

Derivative liabilities
8.8

 
(13.9
)
Other
(9.9
)
 
21.2

Net cash flows from operating activities
229.9

 
251.4

Cash flows used for investing activities:
 
 
 
Utility construction and acquisition expenditures
(307.0
)
 
(192.6
)
Other
(15.4
)
 
(13.0
)
Net cash flows used for investing activities
(322.4
)
 
(205.6
)
Cash flows from (used for) financing activities:
 
 
 
Common stock dividends
(63.0
)
 
(67.5
)
Net change in commercial paper
160.2

 
25.9

Other
(6.1
)
 
(1.5
)
Net cash flows from (used for) financing activities
91.1

 
(43.1
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(1.4
)
 
2.7

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
4.2

 
0.4

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$2.8

 

$3.1

Supplemental cash flows information:
 
 
 
Cash (paid) refunded during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest

($45.9
)
 

($45.7
)
Income taxes, net

($19.3
)
 

$3.0

Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Accrued capital expenditures

$76.6

 

$62.7


The accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 
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ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY

COMBINED NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NOTE 1(a) General - The interim unaudited Financial Statements included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, although management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the latest combined Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which unless otherwise noted are normal and recurring in nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows have been made. Results for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017. A change in management’s estimates or assumptions could have a material impact on financial condition and results of operations during the period in which such change occurred. Certain prior period amounts in the Financial Statements and Notes have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation for comparative purposes.

Discontinued operations reported in Alliant Energy’s income statements is related to various warranty claims associated with the sale of RMT in 2013, which have resulted in operating expenses and income subsequent to the sale.

NOTE 1(b) New Accounting Standards -
Revenue Recognition - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standard providing principles for recognizing revenue for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers with the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This standard also requires disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL will adopt this standard on January 1, 2018 and currently expect to use the modified retrospective method of adoption. If applicable, this method requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening retained earnings balance on January 1, 2018, as if the standard had always been in effect. Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL do not currently anticipate a significant change in revenue recognition for retail electric and gas sales, which represent the majority of Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s revenues. Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL continue to evaluate additional impacts of this standard on their financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

Leases - In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standard requiring lease assets and lease liabilities, including operating leases, to be recognized on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. The standard also requires disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL currently expect to adopt this standard on January 1, 2019 and are evaluating the impact of this standard on their financial condition and results of operations and expect an increase in assets and liabilities from recognizing operating leases on their balance sheets.

Presentation of Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs - In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standard amending the income statement presentation of the components of net periodic benefit costs for defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The standard requires entities to (1) disaggregate the current service cost component from the other components of net periodic benefit costs and present it with other employee compensation costs in the income statement; and (2) include the other components in the income statement outside of operating income. In addition, only the service cost component of net periodic benefit costs is eligible for capitalization into property, plant and equipment, when applicable. IPL and WPL, as rate-regulated entities, currently expect to capitalize the other components of net periodic benefit costs into regulatory assets or regulatory liabilities. Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL will adopt this standard on January 1, 2018. Upon adoption, the standard must be applied retrospectively for the presentation requirements and prospectively for the capitalization requirements. Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL continue to evaluate additional impacts of this standard on their financial condition and results of operations.


 
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NOTE 2. REGULATORY MATTERS
Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities -
Regulatory assets were comprised of the following items (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Tax-related

$1,100.7

 

$1,055.6

 

$1,063.3

 

$1,022.4

 

$37.4

 

$33.2

Pension and OPEB costs
558.3

 
578.7

 
284.2

 
294.0

 
274.1

 
284.7

Asset retirement obligations
108.7

 
105.9

 
72.5

 
64.3

 
36.2

 
41.6

EGUs retired early
78.2

 
41.4

 
40.3

 

 
37.9

 
41.4

Derivatives
47.9

 
30.7

 
18.1

 
10.0

 
29.8

 
20.7

Emission allowances
25.9

 
26.2

 
25.9

 
26.2

 

 

Other
96.3

 
76.6

 
52.3

 
41.9

 
44.0

 
34.7

 

$2,016.0

 

$1,915.1

 

$1,556.6

 

$1,458.8

 

$459.4

 

$456.3


Regulatory liabilities were comprised of the following items (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Cost of removal obligations

$415.3

 

$411.6

 

$273.0

 

$269.4

 

$142.3

 

$142.2

Electric transmission cost recovery
118.5

 
72.0

 
61.7

 
35.7

 
56.8

 
36.3

IPL’s tax benefit riders
47.2

 
83.5

 
47.2

 
83.5

 

 

Commodity cost recovery
27.5

 
30.8

 
15.9

 
17.8

 
11.6

 
13.0

Energy efficiency cost recovery
19.6

 
20.5

 

 

 
19.6

 
20.5

Derivatives
11.4

 
31.5

 
7.1

 
12.1

 
4.3

 
19.4

Other
26.3

 
31.1

 
10.8

 
12.3

 
15.5

 
18.8

 

$665.8

 

$681.0

 

$415.7

 

$430.8

 

$250.1

 

$250.2


Tax-related - Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s tax-related regulatory assets are generally impacted by certain property-related differences at IPL for which deferred tax is not recorded in the income statement pursuant to Iowa rate-making principles. Deferred tax amounts for such property-related differences at IPL are recorded to regulatory assets, along with the necessary revenue requirement tax gross-ups. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s tax-related regulatory assets increased primarily due to property-related differences for qualifying repair expenditures.

Electric generating units retired early - In June 2017, IPL retired Sutherland Units 1 and 3 and reclassified the remaining net book value of these EGUs from property, plant and equipment to a regulatory asset on Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s balance sheets. IPL is currently earning a return on the remaining net book value of these EGUs, as well as recovering the remaining net book value of these EGUs from both its retail and wholesale customers. IPL has requested continued recovery of the remaining net book value of these EGUs from both its retail and wholesale customers over a 10-year period from the IUB and FERC, with decisions currently expected in 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Derivatives - Refer to Note 11 for discussion of derivative assets and derivative liabilities.

Electric transmission cost recovery - A group of MISO cooperative and municipal utilities previously filed two complaints with FERC requesting a reduction to the base return on equity used by MISO transmission owners, including ITC and ATC LLC to determine electric transmission costs billed to utilities, including IPL and WPL. In September 2016, FERC issued an order on the first complaint and established a base return on equity of 10.32%, excluding any incentive adders granted by FERC, effective September 28, 2016, and for the refund period from November 12, 2013 through February 11, 2015 (first complaint period). In the first half of 2017, Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL received the refunds for the first complaint period of $50 million, $39 million and $11 million, respectively, after final true-ups. IPL and WPL each recorded the retail portion of the refunds to a regulatory liability. Pursuant to IUB approval, IPL’s retail portion of the refund from ITC is currently being refunded to its retail customers in 2017, beginning May 2017. WPL’s retail portion of the refund from ATC LLC will remain in a regulatory liability until such refunds are approved to be returned to retail customers in a future rate proceeding. IPL’s and WPL’s wholesale customers received their share of the refunds through normal monthly billing practices in the first quarter of 2017.


 
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IPL’s tax benefit riders - IPL’s tax benefit riders utilize regulatory liabilities to credit bills of IPL’s Iowa retail electric and gas customers to help offset the impact of rate increases on such customers. These regulatory liabilities are related to tax benefits from tax accounting method changes for repairs expenditures and cost of removal expenditures. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s “IPL’s tax benefit riders” regulatory liabilities decreased by $36 million as follows (in millions):
Electric tax benefit rider credits

$33

Gas tax benefit rider credits
3

 

$36


Utility Rate Reviews -
IPL’s Retail Electric Rate Review (2016 Test Year) - In April 2017, IPL filed a request with the IUB to increase annual electric base rates for its Iowa retail electric customers by $176 million, or approximately 12%. The request was based on a 2016 historical Test Year as adjusted for certain known and measurable changes occurring up to 12 months after the commencement of the proceeding. The key drivers for the filing included recovery of capital projects, primarily power grid modernization and investments that advance cleaner energy, including Marshalltown. An interim retail electric base rate increase of $102 million, or approximately 7%, on an annual basis, was implemented effective April 13, 2017, without regulatory review, and will be subject to refund pending determination of final rates. Tax benefit rider credits and MISO transmission owner return on equity refunds are expected to reduce the effect of the rate increase on customer bills in 2017 and 2018. IPL currently expects to implement final rates by the first quarter of 2018. The IUB must issue a decision on requests for retail rate changes within 10 months of the date of the application for which changes are filed. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy and IPL recorded increases in electric margins of $20 million in conjunction with the interim retail electric base rate increase.

WPL’s Retail Electric and Gas Rate Review (2017/2018 Test Period) - In December 2016, WPL received an order from the PSCW authorizing WPL to implement an increase in annual retail electric rates of $9 million, or approximately 1%, and an increase in annual retail gas base rates of $9 million, or approximately 13%. The $9 million net annual retail electric rate increase reflects a $60 million increase in base rates, partially offset by a $51 million reduction in fuel-related costs, using an estimate for 2017 fuel-related costs. These increases were effective January 1, 2017 and extend through the end of 2018. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy and WPL recorded increases in electric margins of $16 million and $38 million, and increases in gas margins of $2 million and $4 million, respectively, in conjunction with the base rate increases authorized in the PSCW’s December 2016 order.

WPL’s Retail Fuel-related Rate Filing (2018 Test Year) - In July 2017, WPL filed a request with the PSCW to increase annual rates for WPL’s retail electric customers by $6 million, or approximately 1%, in 2018. The increase primarily reflects a change in expected fuel-related costs in 2018. Any rate changes granted from this request are expected to be effective January 1, 2018.

WPL’s Retail Fuel-related Rate Filing (2017 Test Year) - In March 2017, WPL filed an application with the PSCW for a mid-year fuel-related cost adjustment for 2017. Fuel-related costs for 2017 are currently expected to exceed the approved 2017 fuel-related cost plan by more than the 2% annual bandwidth and result in a deferral of under-collected fuel-related costs of $12 million for 2017. WPL’s application proposes to offset any deferral of projected under-collection of fuel-related costs from 2017 against the balance owed to customers for over-collected fuel-related costs for 2016 discussed below, and any remaining net balance at the end of 2017 would then be returned to, or collected from, customers in a future rate proceeding. Under WPL’s proposal, customer rates would not change during 2017 for the mid-year fuel-related cost adjustment. As of June 30, 2017, fuel-related costs for 2017 outside of the approved bandwidth were $8 million and are included in “Other” in Alliant Energy’s and WPL’s regulatory assets table above.

WPL’s Retail Fuel-related Rate Filing (2016 Test Year) - Pursuant to a 2015 PSCW order, WPL’s 2016 fuel-related costs were subject to deferral since they were outside an annual bandwidth of plus or minus 2% of the approved annual forecasted fuel-related costs. Retail fuel-related costs incurred by WPL in 2016 were lower than fuel-related costs used to determine rates for such period resulting in an over-collection of fuel-related costs. As of June 30, 2017, fuel-related costs for 2016 outside of the approved bandwidth were $9 million and are included in “Commodity cost recovery” in Alliant Energy’s and WPL’s regulatory liabilities table above.


 
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NOTE 3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Utility -
Natural Gas-Fired Generation Projects -
IPL’s Marshalltown Generating Station - IPL’s construction of Marshalltown, an approximate 660 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle EGU, was completed and the EGU was placed into service in April 2017. As of June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy and IPL recorded total project costs of $640 million and AFUDC of $81 million for Marshalltown in “Property, plant and equipment, net” on their balance sheets.

WPL’s West Riverside Energy Center - WPL is currently constructing West Riverside, an approximate 730 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle EGU. Construction began in 2016 and is currently expected to be completed by early 2020. As of June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy and WPL recorded capitalized expenditures for construction work in progress of $185 million and AFUDC of $5 million for West Riverside in “Property, plant and equipment, net” on their balance sheets. These capital expenditures do not yet reflect any potential impacts from the intent to exercise purchase options by certain WPL electric cooperatives for a partial ownership interest in West Riverside.

Wind Generation -
Franklin County Wind Farm Transfer - In April 2017, the Franklin County wind farm was transferred from AEF to IPL as approved by a February 2017 FERC order. IPL’s purchase price, including certain transaction-related costs, was $32 million. As of the closing date, the estimated fair values of the assets purchased and liabilities assumed by IPL were as follows (in millions):
Electric plant in service

$40

Current assets
2

Total assets acquired
42

Other liabilities
10

Net assets acquired

$32


The final amount to be recovered for IPL’s electric rate-making purposes will be determined by the IUB as part of IPL’s Iowa retail electric base rate review for the 2016 Test Year, which was filed in April 2017.

Retirement of IPL’s Sutherland Units 1 and 3 - In June 2017, IPL retired Sutherland Units 1 and 3 and reclassified the remaining net book value of these EGUs from property, plant and equipment to a regulatory asset on Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s balance sheets. Refer to Note 2 for further discussion.

NOTE 4. RECEIVABLES
Sales of Accounts Receivable - IPL maintains a Receivables Purchase and Sale Agreement (Receivables Agreement) whereby it may sell its customer accounts receivables, unbilled revenues and certain other accounts receivables to a third party through wholly-owned and consolidated special purpose entities. The transfers of receivables meet the criteria for sale accounting established by the transfer of financial assets accounting rules. As of June 30, 2017, IPL had $36.9 million of available capacity under its sales of accounts receivable program. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, IPL’s costs incurred related to the sales of accounts receivable program were not material.

IPL’s maximum and average outstanding cash proceeds (based on daily outstanding balances) related to the sales of accounts receivable program for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Maximum outstanding aggregate cash proceeds

$97.0

 

$150.0

 

$97.0

 

$150.0

Average outstanding aggregate cash proceeds
71.1

 
122.7

 
54.8

 
80.9



 
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The attributes of IPL’s receivables sold under the Receivables Agreement were as follows (in millions):
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Customer accounts receivable

$135.2

 

$157.6

Unbilled utility revenues
93.4

 
90.4

Other receivables
0.4

 
0.1

Receivables sold to third party
229.0

 
248.1

Less: cash proceeds (a)
43.0

 
21.0

Deferred proceeds
186.0

 
227.1

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
16.0

 
16.0

Fair value of deferred proceeds

$170.0

 

$211.1


(a)
Changes in cash proceeds are presented in “Sales of accounts receivable” in operating activities in Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s cash flows statements.

As of June 30, 2017, outstanding receivables past due under the Receivables Agreement were $53.1 million. Additional attributes of IPL’s receivables sold under the Receivables Agreement for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Collections reinvested in receivables

$434.1

 

$422.2

 

$935.3

 

$862.4

Write-off losses (recoveries), net
2.3

 
(0.7
)
 
6.9

 
(0.3
)

In connection with the implementation of IPL’s new customer billing and information system in 2016, IPL postponed the write-off of customer bills for a portion of 2016, resulting in lower write-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

NOTE 5. INVESTMENTS
NOTE 5(a) Unconsolidated Equity Investments - Equity (income) loss from unconsolidated investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting for the three and six months ended June 30 was as follows (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
WPL
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
ATC Investment

($11.1
)
 

($8.8
)
 

($22.6
)
 

($19.5
)
 

$—

 

($8.8
)
 

$—

 

($19.5
)
Other
(0.2
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 

($11.3
)
 

($9.1
)
 

($22.8
)
 

($19.6
)
 

($0.2
)
 

($9.0
)
 

($0.2
)
 

($19.7
)

ATC Investment - On December 31, 2016, pursuant to a June 2016 PSCW order, WPL Transco, LLC was liquidated and WPL transferred its investment in ATC LLC to ATI. As a result, WPL no longer records equity income from its prior investment in ATC LLC. There were no impacts of this transfer to Alliant Energy’s consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2016, ATI owns Alliant Energy’s entire investment in ATC.

Non-regulated Wind Investment in Oklahoma - In July 2017, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEF acquired a 50% cash equity ownership interest in a 225 MW non-regulated wind farm located in Oklahoma, which started commercial operations in December 2016. The wind farm provides electricity to a third-party under a long-term purchased power agreement. The expected increase in assets from this acquisition is approximately $98 million, subject to working capital adjustments. Alliant Energy will not maintain or operate the wind farm, and provided a parent guarantee of its subsidiary’s indemnification obligations under the operating agreement and purchased power agreement. Alliant Energy will account for this non-regulated investment under the equity method of accounting. In conjunction with the acquisition, in July 2017, AEF entered into a $95 million, 364-day variable-rate term loan credit agreement (with Alliant Energy as guarantor).

NOTE 5(b) Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies - During the six months ended June 30, 2016, certain of Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s company-owned life insurance policies were liquidated. The related proceeds of $31 million and $19 million were recorded in investing activities in Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s cash flows statements, respectively.


 
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NOTE 6. COMMON EQUITY
Common Share Activity - A summary of Alliant Energy’s common stock activity was as follows:
Shares outstanding, January 1, 2017
227,673,654

At-the-market offering program
3,074,931

Shareowner Direct Plan issuances
354,494

Equity-based compensation plans (Note 9(b))
5,185

Other
(45,847
)
Shares outstanding, June 30, 2017
231,062,417


At-the-Market Offering Program - In May 2017, Alliant Energy filed a prospectus supplement under which it may sell up to $125 million of its common stock through an at-the-market offering program. As of June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy issued 3,074,931 shares of common stock through this program and received cash proceeds of $124 million, net of $1 million in commissions and fees. The proceeds from the issuances of common stock were used for general corporate purposes. Alliant Energy currently has no plans to issue any additional common stock through this at-the-market offering program.

Dividend Restrictions - As of June 30, 2017, IPL’s amount of retained earnings that were free of dividend restrictions was $620 million. As of June 30, 2017, WPL’s amount of retained earnings that were free of dividend restrictions was $63 million for the remainder of 2017.

Restricted Net Assets of Subsidiaries - As of June 30, 2017, the amount of IPL’s and WPL’s net assets that were not available to be transferred to their parent company, Alliant Energy, in the form of loans, advances or cash dividends without the consent of IPL’s and WPL’s regulatory authorities was $1.7 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively.

Comprehensive Income - For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, Alliant Energy had no other comprehensive income; therefore, its comprehensive income was equal to its net income and its comprehensive income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners was equal to its net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners for such periods. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, IPL and WPL had no other comprehensive income; therefore, their comprehensive income was equal to their net income and their comprehensive income available for common stock was equal to their earnings available for common stock for such periods.

NOTE 7. DEBT
Note 7(a) Short-term Debt - Information regarding commercial paper classified as short-term debt was as follows (dollars in millions):
June 30, 2017
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Commercial paper outstanding
$368.6
 
$—
 
$212.5
Commercial paper weighted average interest rates
1.3%
 
N/A
 
1.1%
Available credit facility capacity (a)
$591.4
 
$260.0
 
$187.5
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Three Months Ended June 30
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Maximum amount outstanding (based on daily outstanding balances)
$397.6
 
$229.9
 
$14.6
 
$1.7
 
$212.5
 
$62.9
Average amount outstanding (based on daily outstanding balances)
$307.8
 
$213.0
 
$1.0
 
$—
 
$134.9
 
$37.4
Weighted average interest rates
1.1%
 
0.6%
 
1.2%
 
0.6%
 
1.0%
 
0.4%
Six Months Ended June 30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum amount outstanding (based on daily outstanding balances)
$397.6
 
$242.6
 
$14.6
 
$1.7
 
$212.5
 
$62.9
Average amount outstanding (based on daily outstanding balances)
$292.3
 
$206.0
 
$0.6
 
$—
 
$107.2
 
$31.6
Weighted average interest rates
1.0%
 
0.6%
 
1.2%
 
0.6%
 
0.9%
 
0.4%

(a)
Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s available credit facility capacities reflect outstanding commercial paper classified as both short- and long-term debt at June 30, 2017.

In July 2017, AEF entered into a $95 million, 364-day variable-rate term loan credit agreement (with Alliant Energy as guarantor) related to the acquisition of a non-regulated wind farm located in Oklahoma. Refer to Note 5(a) for further discussion.


 
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NOTE 7(b) Long-term Debt - As of June 30, 2017, $40.0 million of commercial paper was recorded in “Long-term debt, net” on Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s balance sheets due to the existence of long-term credit facilities that back-stop this commercial paper balance, along with Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s intent and ability to refinance these balances on a long-term basis. As of June 30, 2017, this commercial paper balance had a 1.4% interest rate.

NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Rates - The overall income tax rates shown in the following table were computed by dividing income tax expense (benefit) by income from continuing operations before income taxes.
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Three Months Ended June 30
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Statutory federal income tax rate
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
%
 
35.0
%
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
Effect of rate-making on property-related differences
(9.0
)
 
(4.9
)
 
(18.0
)
 
(8.8
)
 
(1.9
)
 
(1.0
)
IPL’s tax benefit riders
(7.8
)
 
(7.9
)
 
(18.6
)
 
(16.6
)
 

 

Production tax credits
(5.9
)
 
(5.7
)
 
(6.2
)
 
(5.3
)
 
(7.1
)
 
(6.3
)
Other items, net
5.7

 
0.7

 
6.5

 
(2.0
)
 
4.5

 
4.5

Overall income tax rate
18.0
%
 
17.2
%
 
(1.3
%)
 
2.3
%
 
30.5
%
 
32.2
%
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Six Months Ended June 30
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Statutory federal income tax rate
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
%
 
35.0
%
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
Effect of rate-making on property-related differences
(8.0
)
 
(5.9
)
 
(18.0
)
 
(12.5
)
 
(1.8
)
 
(0.9
)
IPL’s tax benefit riders
(7.8
)
 
(8.4
)
 
(19.0
)
 
(19.0
)
 

 

Production tax credits
(5.9
)
 
(6.0
)
 
(6.4
)
 
(6.1
)
 
(7.0
)
 
(6.4
)
Other items, net
3.1

 
2.8

 
3.1

 
2.6

 
4.5

 
4.7

Overall income tax rate
16.4
%
 
17.5
%
 
(5.3
%)
 
%
 
30.7
%
 
32.4
%

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities - For the six months ended June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s deferred tax liabilities increased $111.1 million, $75.1 million and $28.4 million, respectively. These increases were primarily due to property-related differences recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2017. Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s increases were partially offset by the generation of federal net operating losses recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2017, which are primarily due to the accelerated tax depreciation associated with Marshalltown.

Carryforwards - At June 30, 2017, carryforwards and expiration dates were estimated as follows (in millions):
 
Range of Expiration Dates
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Federal net operating losses
2030-2037
 

$736

 

$412

 

$217

State net operating losses
2018-2037
 
707

 
14

 
2

Federal tax credits
2022-2037
 
292

 
108

 
123


NOTE 9. BENEFIT PLANS
NOTE 9(a) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans -
Net Periodic Benefit Costs - The components of net periodic benefit costs for sponsored defined benefit pension and OPEB plans for the three and six months ended June 30 are included in the tables below (in millions). In IPL’s and WPL’s tables below, the defined benefit pension plan amounts represent those respective amounts for their bargaining unit employees covered under the qualified plans that they sponsor, as well as amounts directly assigned to them related to their current and former non-bargaining employees who are participants in the Alliant Energy and Corporate Services sponsored qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans. In IPL’s and WPL’s tables below, the OPEB plans amounts represent respective amounts for their employees, as well as amounts directly assigned to them related to their current and former non-bargaining employees who are participants in the Corporate Services sponsored OPEB plan.
 
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
OPEB Plans
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
Alliant Energy
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Service cost

$3.1

 

$3.1

 

$6.2

 

$6.3

 

$1.3

 

$1.3

 

$2.5

 

$2.6

Interest cost
12.8

 
13.2

 
25.6

 
26.5

 
2.1

 
2.4

 
4.3

 
4.7

Expected return on plan assets
(16.4
)
 
(16.4
)
 
(32.8
)
 
(32.8
)
 
(1.6
)
 
(1.5
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(3.0
)
Amortization of prior service credit
(0.1
)
 

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 

 
(1.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(2.1
)
Amortization of actuarial loss
9.4

 
9.4

 
18.8

 
18.7

 
0.9

 
1.2

 
1.9

 
2.4

 

$8.8

 

$9.3

 

$17.6

 

$18.6

 

$2.7

 

$2.3

 

$5.5

 

$4.6


 
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Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
OPEB Plans
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
IPL
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Service cost

$1.9

 

$1.9

 

$3.7

 

$3.8

 

$0.6

 

$0.6

 

$1.1

 

$1.2

Interest cost
5.8

 
6.2

 
11.7

 
12.3

 
0.9

 
0.9

 
1.8

 
1.9

Expected return on plan assets
(7.7
)
 
(7.8
)
 
(15.4
)
 
(15.5
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(2.2
)
 
(2.2
)
Amortization of prior service credit
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.1
)
 

 
(0.6
)
 

 
(1.3
)
Amortization of actuarial loss
4.1

 
4.1

 
8.1

 
8.2

 
0.5

 
0.7

 
1.0

 
1.3

 

$4.0

 

$4.3

 

$8.0

 

$8.7

 

$0.9

 

$0.4

 

$1.7

 

$0.9

 
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
OPEB Plans
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
WPL
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Service cost

$1.2

 

$1.2

 

$2.4

 

$2.4

 

$0.4

 

$0.5

 

$0.9

 

$1.0

Interest cost
5.4

 
5.6

 
10.9

 
11.2

 
0.8

 
1.0

 
1.7

 
1.9

Expected return on plan assets
(7.1
)
 
(7.1
)
 
(14.2
)
 
(14.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(0.4
)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

 

 

 
0.1

 

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.4
)
Amortization of actuarial loss
4.7

 
4.4

 
9.3

 
8.8

 
0.4

 
0.4

 
0.8

 
0.9

 

$4.2

 

$4.1

 

$8.4

 

$8.3

 

$1.4

 

$1.5

 

$2.9

 

$3.0


401(k) Savings Plan - A significant number of employees participate in a defined contribution retirement plan (401(k) savings plan). For the three and six months ended June 30, costs related to the 401(k) savings plan, which are partially based on the participants’ contributions and include allocated costs associated with Corporate Services employees for IPL and WPL, were as follows (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
401(k) costs

$6.0

 

$5.7

 

$12.5

 

$11.9

 

$3.1

 

$2.9

 

$6.5

 

$6.0

 

$2.6

 

$2.6

 

$5.5

 

$5.4


NOTE 9(b) Equity-based Compensation Plans - A summary of compensation expense, including amounts allocated to IPL and WPL, and the related income tax benefits recognized for share-based compensation awards for the three and six months ended June 30 was as follows (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Compensation expense

$1.6

 

$7.1

 

$4.8

 

$12.4

 

$0.9

 

$3.7

 

$2.6

 

$6.5

 

$0.6

 

$3.1

 

$2.0

 

$5.4

Income tax benefits
0.6

 
2.9

 
1.9

 
5.1

 
0.4

 
1.6

 
1.1

 
2.7

 
0.3

 
1.3

 
0.8

 
2.2


As of June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation awards was $10.5 million, $5.7 million and $4.4 million, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of between one and two years.

Performance Shares and Performance Units - A summary of the performance shares and performance units activity for the six months ended June 30, 2017, with amounts representing the target number of awards, was as follows:
 
Performance
 
Performance
 
Shares
 
Units
Nonvested awards, January 1
257,599

 
93,320

Granted
65,350

 
21,558

Vested
(99,438
)
 
(37,395
)
Forfeited

 
(988
)
Nonvested awards, June 30
223,511

 
76,495



 
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Vested Awards - During the six months ended June 30, 2017, certain performance shares and performance units that were granted in 2014 vested, resulting in payouts (a combination of cash and common stock for the performance shares and cash only for the performance units) as follows:
 
Performance
 
Performance
 
Shares
 
Units
Performance awards vested
99,438

 
37,395

Percentage of target number of performance awards
147.5
%
 
147.5
%
Aggregate payout value (in millions)

$5.6

 

$1.5

Payout - cash (in millions)

$5.1

 

$1.5

Payout - common stock shares issued
5,185

 
N/A

Fair Value of Awards - Information related to fair values of nonvested performance shares and performance units at June 30, 2017, by year of grant, was as follows:
 
Performance Shares
 
Performance Units
 
2017 Grant
 
2016 Grant
 
2015 Grant
 
2017 Grant
 
2016 Grant
 
2015 Grant
Nonvested awards at target
65,350

 
67,355

 
90,806

 
20,570

 
22,657

 
33,268

Alliant Energy common stock closing price on June 30, 2017

$40.17

 

$40.17

 

$40.17

 

$40.17

 

$40.17

 
N/A
Alliant Energy common stock closing price on grant date
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 

$32.55

Estimated payout percentage based on performance criteria
100
%
 
143
%
 
113
%
 
100
%
 
143
%
 
113
%
Fair values of each nonvested award

$40.17

 

$57.44

 

$45.39

 

$40.17

 

$57.44

 

$36.78


Performance Restricted Stock Units - A summary of the performance restricted stock units activity for the six months ended June 30, 2017, with amounts representing the target number of units, was as follows:
 
Units
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested units, January 1
67,355

 

$33.96

Granted
65,350

 
39.12

Nonvested units, June 30
132,705

 
36.50


Restricted Stock Units - A summary of the restricted stock units activity for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was as follows:
Nonvested units, January 1
57,736

Granted
56,013

Nonvested units, June 30
113,749


NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Valuation Hierarchy - At each reporting date, Level 1 items included IPL’s 5.1% cumulative preferred stock, Level 2 items included certain non-exchange traded commodity contracts and substantially all of the long-term debt instruments, and Level 3 items included FTRs, certain non-exchange traded commodity contracts and IPL’s deferred proceeds.


 
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The carrying amounts of current assets and current liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of such financial instruments. Carrying amounts and related estimated fair values of other financial instruments were as follows (in millions):
Alliant Energy
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
 
Level
 
Level
 
Level
 
 
 
Carrying
 
Level
 
Level
 
Level
 
 
 
Amount
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
Total
 
Amount
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives

$37.9

 

$—

 

$1.1

 

$36.8

 

$37.9

 

$41.4

 

$—

 

$4.6

 

$36.8

 

$41.4

Deferred proceeds
170.0

 

 

 
170.0

 
170.0

 
211.1

 

 

 
211.1

 
211.1

Liabilities and equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
45.4

 

 
17.8

 
27.6

 
45.4

 
28.6

 

 
0.5

 
28.1

 
28.6

Long-term debt (including current maturities)
4,359.5

 

 
4,878.8

 
2.9

 
4,881.7

 
4,320.2

 

 
4,795.7

 
3.3

 
4,799.0

Cumulative preferred stock of IPL
200.0

 
206.2

 

 

 
206.2

 
200.0

 
194.8

 

 

 
194.8

IPL
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
 
Level
 
Level
 
Level
 
 
 
Carrying
 
Level
 
Level
 
Level
 
 
 
Amount
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
Total
 
Amount
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives

$29.3

 

$—

 

$1.0

 

$28.3

 

$29.3

 

$20.8

 

$—

 

$2.8

 

$18.0

 

$20.8

Deferred proceeds
170.0

 

 

 
170.0

 
170.0

 
211.1

 

 

 
211.1

 
211.1

Liabilities and equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
16.3

 

 
5.1

 
11.2

 
16.3

 
8.3

 

 
0.4

 
7.9

 
8.3

Long-term debt
2,194.5

 

 
2,421.3

 

 
2,421.3

 
2,153.5

 

 
2,352.3

 

 
2,352.3

Cumulative preferred stock
200.0

 
206.2

 

 

 
206.2

 
200.0

 
194.8

 

 

 
194.8

WPL
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
 
Level
 
Level
 
Level
 
 
 
Carrying
 
Level
 
Level
 
Level
 
 
 
Amount
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
Total
 
Amount
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives

$8.6

 

$—

 

$0.1

 

$8.5

 

$8.6

 

$20.6

 

$—

 

$1.8

 

$18.8

 

$20.6

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
29.1

 

 
12.7

 
16.4

 
29.1

 
20.3

 

 
0.1

 
20.2

 
20.3

Long-term debt
1,535.9

 

 
1,823.6

 

 
1,823.6

 
1,535.2

 

 
1,807.4

 

 
1,807.4


Information for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs) was as follows (in millions):
Alliant Energy
Commodity Contract Derivative
 
 
 
Assets and (Liabilities), net
 
Deferred Proceeds
Three Months Ended June 30
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance, April 1

($32.9
)
 

($65.9
)
 

$149.0

 

$154.2

Total net gains included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)
8.1

 
44.6

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3
12.2

 
0.4

 

 

Purchases
28.3

 
22.0

 

 

Sales

 
(0.1
)
 

 

Settlements (a)
(6.5
)
 
(0.4
)
 
21.0

 
(79.8
)
Ending balance, June 30

$9.2

 

$0.6

 

$170.0

 

$74.4

The amount of total net gains for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains relating to assets and liabilities held at June 30

$8.3

 

$44.8

 

$—

 

$—


 
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Alliant Energy
Commodity Contract Derivative
 
 
 
Assets and (Liabilities), net
 
Deferred Proceeds
Six Months Ended June 30
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance, January 1

$8.7

 

($32.7
)
 

$211.1

 

$172.0

Total net gains (losses) included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)
(27.0
)
 
13.1

 

 

Transfers into Level 3

 
0.9

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3
12.2

 
0.4

 

 

Purchases
28.3

 
22.0

 

 

Sales
(0.2
)
 
(0.7
)
 

 

Settlements (a)
(12.8
)
 
(2.4
)
 
(41.1
)
 
(97.6
)
Ending balance, June 30

$9.2

 

$0.6

 

$170.0

 

$74.4

The amount of total net gains (losses) for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at June 30

($25.4
)
 

$14.8

 

$—

 

$—

IPL
Commodity Contract Derivative
 
 
 
Assets and (Liabilities), net
 
Deferred Proceeds
Three Months Ended June 30
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance, April 1

($8.3
)
 

($13.1
)
 

$149.0

 

$154.2

Total net gains included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)
2.9

 
12.9

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3
3.4

 
(0.1
)
 

 

Purchases
24.6

 
20.6

 

 

Sales

 
(0.1
)
 

 

Settlements (a)
(5.5
)
 
(1.9
)
 
21.0

 
(79.8
)
Ending balance, June 30

$17.1

 

$18.3

 

$170.0

 

$74.4

The amount of total net gains for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains relating to assets and liabilities held at June 30

$2.9

 

$12.8

 

$—

 

$—

IPL
Commodity Contract Derivative
 
 
 
Assets and (Liabilities), net
 
Deferred Proceeds
Six Months Ended June 30
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance, January 1

$10.1

 

($1.9
)
 

$211.1

 

$172.0

Total net gains (losses) included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)
(9.5
)
 
5.2

 

 

Transfers into Level 3

 
0.5

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3
3.1

 
(0.1
)
 

 

Purchases
24.6

 
20.6

 

 

Sales
(0.1
)
 
(0.7
)
 

 

Settlements (a)
(11.1
)
 
(5.3
)
 
(41.1
)
 
(97.6
)
Ending balance, June 30

$17.1

 

$18.3

 

$170.0

 

$74.4

The amount of total net gains (losses) for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at June 30

($8.2
)
 

$6.2

 

$—

 

$—

WPL
Commodity Contract Derivative
 
Assets and (Liabilities), net
Three Months Ended June 30
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance, April 1

($24.6
)
 

($52.8
)
Total net gains included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)
5.2

 
31.7

Transfers out of Level 3
8.8

 
0.5

Purchases
3.7

 
1.4

Settlements
(1.0
)
 
1.5

Ending balance, June 30

($7.9
)
 

($17.7
)
The amount of total net gains for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains relating to assets and liabilities held at June 30

$5.4

 

$32.0


 
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WPL
Commodity Contract Derivative
 
Assets and (Liabilities), net
Six Months Ended June 30
2017
 
2016
Beginning balance, January 1

($1.4
)
 

($30.8
)
Total net gains (losses) included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)
(17.5
)
 
7.9

Transfers into Level 3

 
0.4

Transfers out of Level 3
9.1

 
0.5

Purchases
3.7

 
1.4

Sales
(0.1
)
 

Settlements
(1.7
)
 
2.9

Ending balance, June 30

($7.9
)
 

($17.7
)
The amount of total net gains (losses) for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities held at June 30

($17.2
)
 

$8.6


(a)
Settlements related to deferred proceeds are due to the change in the carrying amount of receivables sold less the allowance for doubtful accounts associated with the receivables sold and cash amounts received from the receivables sold.

Commodity Contracts - The fair value of electric, natural gas and coal commodity contracts categorized as Level 3 was recognized as net derivative assets (liabilities) as follows (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
Excluding FTRs
 
FTRs
 
Excluding FTRs
 
FTRs
 
Excluding FTRs
 
FTRs
June 30, 2017

($19.8
)
 

$29.0

 

($8.0
)
 

$25.1

 

($11.8
)
 

$3.9

December 31, 2016
(2.3
)
 
11.0

 
0.1

 
10.0

 
(2.4
)
 
1.0


NOTE 11. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Commodity Derivatives -
Notional Amounts - As of June 30, 2017, gross notional amounts and settlement/delivery years related to outstanding swap contracts, option contracts, physical forward contracts, FTRs, coal contracts and diesel fuel contracts that were accounted for as commodity derivative instruments were as follows (units in thousands):
 
Electricity
 
FTRs
 
Natural Gas
 
Coal
 
Diesel Fuel
 
MWhs
 
Years
 
MWhs
 
Years
 
Dths
 
Years
 
Tons
 
Years
 
Gallons
 
Years
Alliant Energy
1,976

 
2017-2018
 
20,106

 
2017-2018
 
157,939

 
2017-2026
 
6,060

 
2017-2019
 
8,064

 
2017-2019
IPL

 
 
12,495

 
2017-2018
 
68,421

 
2017-2026
 
2,163

 
2017-2019
 

 
WPL
1,976

 
2017-2018
 
7,611

 
2017-2018
 
89,518

 
2017-2026
 
3,897

 
2017-2018
 
8,064

 
2017-2019

Financial Statement Presentation - Derivative instruments are recorded at fair value each reporting date on the balance sheets as assets or liabilities. The fair values of current derivative assets are included in “Other current assets,” non-current derivative assets are included in “Deferred charges and other,” current derivative liabilities are included in “Other current liabilities” and non-current derivative liabilities are included in “Other liabilities” on the balance sheets as follows (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Commodity contracts
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Current derivative assets

$35.9

 

$29.4

 

$28.7

 

$19.1

 

$7.2

 

$10.3

Non-current derivative assets
2.0

 
12.0

 
0.6

 
1.7

 
1.4

 
10.3

Current derivative liabilities
17.8

 
13.3

 
4.1

 
2.7

 
13.7

 
10.6

Non-current derivative liabilities
27.6

 
15.3

 
12.2

 
5.6

 
15.4

 
9.7


Credit Risk-related Contingent Features - Various agreements contain credit risk-related contingent features, including requirements to maintain certain credit ratings and/or limitations on liability positions under the agreements based on credit ratings. Certain of these agreements with credit risk-related contingency features are accounted for as derivative instruments. In the event of a material change in creditworthiness or if liability positions exceed certain contractual limits, credit support may need to be provided in the form of letters of credit or cash collateral up to the amount of exposure under the contracts, or the contracts may need to be unwound and underlying liability positions paid. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit risk-related contingent features in a net liability position was not

 
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materially different than amounts that would be required to be posted as credit support to counterparties by Alliant Energy, IPL or WPL if the most restrictive credit risk-related contingent features for derivative agreements in a net liability position were triggered.

Balance Sheet Offsetting - The fair value amounts of derivative instruments subject to a master netting arrangement are not netted by counterparty on the balance sheets. However, if the fair value amounts of derivative instruments by counterparty were netted, amounts would not be materially different from gross amounts of derivative assets and derivative liabilities at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral (receivable) or the obligation to return cash collateral (payable) are not offset against fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under the same master netting arrangement.

NOTE 12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
NOTE 12(a) Capital Purchase Obligations - Various contractual obligations contain minimum future commitments related to capital expenditures for certain construction projects. IPL’s projects include the installation of an SCR system at Ottumwa Unit 1 to reduce NOx emissions at the EGU. WPL’s projects include West Riverside and the installation of an SCR system at Columbia Unit 2 to reduce NOx emissions at the EGU. At June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s minimum future commitments related to certain contractual obligations for these projects were $53 million, $4 million and $49 million, respectively.

NOTE 12(b) Operating Expense Purchase Obligations - Various commodity supply, transportation and storage contracts help meet obligations to provide electricity and natural gas to utility customers. In addition, there are various operating expense purchase obligations associated with other goods and services. At June 30, 2017, minimum future commitments related to these operating expense purchase obligations were as follows (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Purchased power (a)

$1,326

 

$1,231

 

$95

Natural gas
774

 
402

 
372

Coal (b)
140

 
66

 
74

Other (c)
30

 
28

 
2

 

$2,270

 

$1,727

 

$543


(a)
Includes payments required by purchased power agreements for capacity rights and minimum quantities of MWhs required to be purchased.
(b)
Corporate Services entered into system-wide coal contracts on behalf of IPL and WPL that include minimum future commitments. These commitments were assigned to IPL and WPL based on information available as of June 30, 2017 regarding expected future usage, which is subject to change.
(c)
Includes individual commitments incurred during the normal course of business that exceeded $1 million at June 30, 2017.

NOTE 12(c) Legal Proceedings -
Flood Damage Claims - In 2013, several plaintiffs purporting to represent a class of residential and commercial property owners filed a complaint against Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company (CRANDIC), Alliant Energy and various other defendants in the Iowa District Court for Linn County. Plaintiffs assert claims of negligence and strict liability based on their allegations that CRANDIC (along with other defendants) caused or exacerbated flooding of the Cedar River in June 2008. In February 2016, the Iowa District Court for Linn County ruled in favor of Alliant Energy and CRANDIC and dismissed all claims against them, resulting in no loss. In August 2016, the Iowa District Court for Linn County dismissed all claims against the remaining defendants. In September 2016, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court of Iowa. Alliant Energy does not currently believe any material losses for this complaint are both probable and reasonably estimated, and therefore has not recognized any material loss contingency amounts as of June 30, 2017.

NOTE 12(d) Guarantees and Indemnifications -
RMT - In 2013, Alliant Energy sold RMT. RMT provided renewable energy services, including construction and high voltage connection services for wind and solar projects. As part of the sale, Alliant Energy indemnified the buyer for any claims, including claims of warranty under the project obligations that were commenced or are based on actions that occurred prior to the sale, except for liabilities already accounted for through adjustments to the purchase price. Alliant Energy also guaranteed RMT’s performance obligations related to certain of RMT’s projects that were commenced prior to Alliant Energy’s sale of RMT. In the first quarter of 2017, all warranty periods and performance guarantees expired and all outstanding warranty claims were resolved.


 
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Whiting Petroleum - In 2004, Alliant Energy sold its remaining interest in Whiting Petroleum. Whiting Petroleum is an independent oil and gas company. Alliant Energy Resources, LLC, as the successor to a predecessor entity that owned Whiting Petroleum, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEF, continues to guarantee the partnership obligations of an affiliate of Whiting Petroleum under general partnership agreements in the oil and gas industry, including with respect to the future abandonment of certain platforms off the coast of California and related onshore plant and equipment owned by the partnerships. The guarantees do not include a maximum limit. As of June 30, 2017, the present value of the abandonment obligations is estimated at $32 million. Alliant Energy is not aware of any material liabilities related to these guarantees of which it is probable that Alliant Energy Resources, LLC will be obligated to pay and therefore has not recognized any material liabilities related to this guarantee as of June 30, 2017.

IPL’s Minnesota Electric Distribution Assets - IPL provided indemnifications associated with the July 2015 sale of its Minnesota electric distribution assets for losses resulting from potential breach of IPL’s representations, warranties and obligations under the sale agreement. Alliant Energy and IPL believe the likelihood of having to make any material cash payments under these indemnifications is remote. IPL has not recorded any material liabilities related to these indemnifications as of June 30, 2017. The general terms of the indemnifications provided by IPL included a maximum limit of $17 million and expire in October 2020.

NOTE 12(e) Environmental Matters -
Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Sites - IPL and WPL have current or previous ownership interests in various sites that are previously associated with the production of gas for which IPL and WPL have, or may have in the future, liability for investigation, remediation and monitoring costs. IPL and WPL are working pursuant to the requirements of various federal and state agencies to investigate, mitigate, prevent and remediate, where necessary, the environmental impacts to property, including natural resources, at and around these former MGP sites in order to protect public health and the environment.

Environmental liabilities related to the MGP sites are recorded based upon periodic studies. Such amounts are based on the best current estimate of the remaining amount to be incurred for investigation, remediation and monitoring costs for those sites where the investigation process has been or is substantially completed, and the minimum of the estimated cost range for those sites where the investigation is in its earlier stages. There are inherent uncertainties associated with the estimated remaining costs for MGP projects primarily due to unknown site conditions and potential changes in regulatory agency requirements. It is possible that future cost estimates will be greater than current estimates as the investigation process proceeds and as additional facts become known. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are not discounted. At June 30, 2017, estimated future costs expected to be incurred for the investigation, remediation and monitoring of the MGP sites, as well as environmental liabilities recorded on the balance sheets for these sites, were as follows (in millions). At June 30, 2017, such amounts for WPL were not material.
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
Range of estimated future costs

$12

-
$31
 

$10

-
$27
Current and non-current environmental liabilities
17
 
14

WPL Consent Decree - In 2013, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin approved a Consent Decree that WPL, along with the other owners of Edgewater and Columbia, entered into with the EPA and the Sierra Club, thereby resolving claims against WPL. Such claims included allegations that the owners of Edgewater, Nelson Dewey and Columbia violated the Prevention of Significant Deterioration program requirements, Title V Operating Permit requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan designed to implement the CAA.

WPL has completed various requirements under the Consent Decree. WPL’s remaining requirements include installing an SCR system at Columbia Unit 2 and fuel switching or retiring Edgewater Unit 4 by December 31, 2018. The Consent Decree also establishes SO2, NOx and particulate matter emission rate limits for Columbia Units 1 and 2, and Edgewater Units 4 and 5. In addition, the Consent Decree includes annual plant-wide SO2 and NOx emission caps for Columbia and Edgewater. WPL is in the process of completing approximately $7 million in environmental mitigation projects. Alliant Energy and WPL currently expect to recover material costs incurred by WPL related to compliance with the terms of the Consent Decree from WPL’s electric customers.

IPL Consent Decree - In 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa approved a Consent Decree that IPL entered into with the EPA, the Sierra Club, the State of Iowa and Linn County in Iowa, thereby resolving potential CAA issues associated with emissions from IPL’s coal-fired generating facilities in Iowa. IPL has completed various requirements under the Consent Decree. IPL’s remaining requirements include installing an SCR system or equivalent NOx reduction

 
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system at Ottumwa by December 31, 2019; fuel switching or retiring Prairie Creek Unit 4 by June 1, 2018, Burlington by December 31, 2021 and Prairie Creek Units 1 and 3 by December 31, 2025.

The Consent Decree also establishes SO2, NOx and particulate matter emission rate limits with varying averaging times for Burlington, Lansing, M.L. Kapp, Ottumwa and Prairie Creek. In addition, the Consent Decree includes calendar-year SO2 and NOx emission caps for Prairie Creek, and calendar-year SO2 and NOx emission caps in aggregate for Burlington, Dubuque, Lansing, M.L. Kapp, Ottumwa, Prairie Creek and Sutherland. IPL is in the process of completing approximately $6 million in environmental mitigation projects. Alliant Energy and IPL currently expect to recover material costs incurred by IPL related to the environmental control systems and environmental mitigation projects from IPL’s electric customers.

Other Environmental Contingencies - In addition to the environmental liabilities discussed above, various environmental rules are monitored that may have a significant impact on future operations. Several of these environmental rules are subject to legal challenges, reconsideration and/or other uncertainties. Given uncertainties regarding the outcome, timing and compliance plans for these environmental matters, the complete financial impact of each of these rules is not able to be determined; however future capital investments and/or modifications to EGUs to comply with certain of these rules could be significant. Specific current, proposed or potential environmental matters include, among others: Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, Effluent Limitation Guidelines, Coal Combustion Residuals Rule, and various legislation and EPA regulations to monitor and regulate the emission of greenhouse gases, including carbon emissions from new (CAA Section 111(b)) and existing (CAA Section 111(d)) fossil-fueled EGUs.

NOTE 13. SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS
Alliant Energy - Certain financial information relating to Alliant Energy’s business segments is as follows. Intersegment revenues were not material to Alliant Energy’s operations.
 
Utility (a)
 
Non-Regulated,
 
Alliant Energy
 
Electric
 
Gas
 
Other
 
Total
 
Parent and Other
 
Consolidated
 
(in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$680.9

 

$62.6

 

$11.5

 

$755.0

 

$10.3

 

$765.3

Operating income
135.6

 
3.9

 
0.5

 
140.0

 
9.3

 
149.3

Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners
 
 
 
 
 
 
87.6

 
6.7

 
94.3

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$675.9

 

$57.0

 

$12.4

 

$745.3

 

$9.3

 

$754.6

Operating income
119.3

 
1.9

 
1.8

 
123.0

 
5.6

 
128.6

Amounts attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
75.1

 
9.3

 
84.4

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(0.5
)
 
(0.5
)
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
75.1

 
8.8

 
83.9

 
Utility (a)
 
Non-Regulated,
 
Alliant Energy
 
Electric
 
Gas
 
Other
 
Total
 
Parent and Other
 
Consolidated
 
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$1,358.5

 

$216.9

 

$23.2

 

$1,598.6

 

$20.6

 

$1,619.2

Operating income
242.8

 
31.9

 
0.9

 
275.6

 
16.6

 
292.2

Amounts attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
177.2

 
16.1

 
193.3

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
1.4

 
1.4

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
177.2

 
17.5

 
194.7

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$1,344.8

 

$209.2

 

$25.6

 

$1,579.6

 

$18.8

 

$1,598.4

Operating income
229.1

 
30.7

 
4.0

 
263.8

 
10.7

 
274.5

Amounts attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
167.2

 
14.8

 
182.0

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(1.6
)
 
(1.6
)
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
167.2

 
13.2

 
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(a)
Alliant Energy’s utility business segments include: a) utility electric operations, which include Alliant Energy’s entire investment in ATC; b) utility gas operations; and c) utility other, which includes steam operations and the unallocated portions of the utility business.

IPL - Certain financial information relating to IPL’s business segments is as follows. Intersegment revenues were not material to IPL’s operations.
 
Electric
 
Gas
 
Other
 
Total
 
(in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$372.4

 

$36.7

 

$11.1

 

$420.2

Operating income
62.4

 
2.4

 
1.5

 
66.3

Earnings available for common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
42.8

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$364.4

 

$34.5

 

$12.1

 

$411.0

Operating income
44.5

 
0.9

 
2.6

 
48.0

Earnings available for common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
31.9

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$728.6

 

$119.8

 

$22.3

 

$870.7

Operating income
96.2

 
16.8

 
2.9

 
115.9

Earnings available for common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
80.0

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$726.0

 

$118.7

 

$25.0

 

$869.7

Operating income
87.9

 
16.7

 
5.4

 
110.0

Earnings available for common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
77.5


WPL - Certain financial information relating to WPL’s business segments is as follows. Intersegment revenues were not material to WPL’s operations.
 
Electric
 
Gas
 
Other
 
Total
 
(in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$308.5

 

$25.9

 

$0.4

 

$334.8

Operating income (loss)
73.2

 
1.5

 
(1.0
)
 
73.7

Earnings available for common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
38.1

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$311.5

 

$22.5

 

$0.3

 

$334.3

Operating income (loss)
74.8

 
1.0

 
(0.8
)
 
75.0

Earnings available for common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
43.2

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$629.9

 

$97.1

 

$0.9

 

$727.9

Operating income (loss)
146.6

 
15.1

 
(2.0
)
 
159.7

Earnings available for common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
83.6

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating revenues

$618.8

 

$90.5

 

$0.6

 

$709.9

Operating income (loss)
141.2

 
14.0

 
(1.4
)
 
153.8

Earnings available for common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
89.7


NOTE 14. RELATED PARTIES
Service Agreements - Pursuant to service agreements, IPL and WPL receive various administrative and general services from an affiliate, Corporate Services. These services are billed to IPL and WPL at cost based on expenses incurred by Corporate Services for the benefit of IPL and WPL, respectively. These costs consisted primarily of employee compensation and benefits, fees associated with various professional services, depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment, and a return on net assets. Corporate Services also acts as agent on behalf of IPL and WPL pursuant to the service agreements. As agent, Corporate Services enters into energy, capacity, ancillary services, and transmission sale and purchase transactions within MISO. Corporate Services assigns such sales and purchases among IPL and WPL based on statements received from MISO. The amounts billed for services provided, sales credited and purchases for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows (in millions):

 
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IPL
 
WPL
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Corporate Services billings

$43

 

$45

 

$82

 

$83

 

$32

 

$37

 

$63

 

$70

Sales credited
5

 
2

 
7

 
3

 
2

 
2

 
2

 
3

Purchases billed
96

 
102

 
162

 
198

 
33

 
23

 
67

 
42


Net intercompany payables to Corporate Services were as follows (in millions):
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Net payables to Corporate Services
$102
 
$104
 
$69
 
$72

ATC LLC - Pursuant to various agreements, WPL receives a range of transmission services from ATC LLC. WPL provides operation, maintenance, and construction services to ATC LLC. WPL and ATC LLC also bill each other for use of shared facilities owned by each party. The related amounts billed between the parties for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
ATC LLC billings to WPL

$27

 

$27

 

$53

 

$54

WPL billings to ATC LLC
3

 
3

 
6

 
6


WPL owed ATC LLC net amounts of $8 million as of June 30, 2017 and $8 million as of December 31, 2016.

Refer to Note 5(a) for discussion of WPL’s transfer of its investment in ATC LLC to ATI on December 31, 2016.

Franklin County Wind Farm - Refer to Note 3 for discussion of the transfer of the Franklin County wind farm from AEF to IPL in April 2017.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This MDA includes information relating to Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL, as well as AEF and Corporate Services. Where appropriate, information relating to a specific entity has been segregated and labeled as such. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and the Notes included in this report, as well as the financial statements, notes and MDA included in the 2016 Form 10-K. Unless otherwise noted, all “per share” references in MDA refer to earnings per diluted share.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Description of Business
General - Alliant Energy is a Midwest U.S. energy holding company whose primary subsidiaries are IPL, WPL, AEF and Corporate Services. IPL and WPL are public utilities, and AEF is the parent company for Alliant Energy’s non-regulated businesses and holds all of Alliant Energy’s investment in ATC. Corporate Services provides administrative services to Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries. An illustration of Alliant Energy’s primary businesses is shown below.
 
 
Alliant Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utilities, ATC Investment and Corporate Services
 
Non-regulated and Parent
 - Retail electric and gas services in IA (IPL)
 
 - Transportation (AEF)
 - Retail electric and gas services in WI (WPL)
 
 - Non-regulated wind investment (AEF)
 - ATC Investment (ATI)
 
 - Sheboygan Falls Energy Facility (AEF)
 - Wholesale electric service in MN, IL & IA (IPL)
 
 - Parent Company
 - Wholesale electric service in WI (WPL)
 
 
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Financial Results - Alliant Energy’s net income and EPS attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners for the second quarter were as follows (dollars in millions, except per share amounts):
 
2017
 
2016
 
Income
 
EPS
 
Income (Loss)
 
EPS
Continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utilities, ATC Investment and Corporate Services

$90.9

 

$0.40

 

$78.6

 

$0.35

Non-regulated and Parent
3.4

 
0.01

 
5.8

 
0.02

Income from continuing operations
94.3

 
0.41

 
84.4

 
0.37

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 
(0.5
)
 

Net income

$94.3

 

$0.41

 

$83.9

 

$0.37


The table above includes EPS from continuing operations for utilities, ATC Investment and Corporate Services, and non-regulated and parent, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Alliant Energy believes EPS from continuing operations for utilities, ATC Investment and Corporate Services, and non-regulated and parent are useful to investors because they facilitate an understanding of segment performance and trends and provide additional information about Alliant Energy’s operations on a basis consistent with the measures that management uses to manage its operations and evaluate its performance.

Income from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016 included higher revenues resulting from IPL’s interim retail electric base rate increase implemented in April 2017 and WPL’s retail electric and gas base rate increases implemented in January 2017. These items were partially offset by higher depreciation expense and higher energy efficiency cost recovery amortization at WPL.

Refer to “Results of Operations” for additional details regarding the various factors impacting earnings during the second quarters of 2017 and 2016.

2017 Overview - Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL continue to focus on achieving their financial objectives and executing their strategic plan. Key developments since the filing of the 2016 Form 10-K include the following:
Marshalltown Generating Station - IPL’s construction of Marshalltown, an approximate 660 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle EGU, was completed in April 2017. Final capital expenditures are currently estimated to be approximately $645 million to construct the EGU and a pipeline to supply natural gas to the EGU, excluding transmission network upgrades and AFUDC.
Franklin County Wind Farm - In April 2017, the 99 MW Franklin County wind farm was transferred from AEF to IPL.
IPL’s and WPL’s Potential Expansion of Wind Generation - In addition to IPL’s 500 MW expansion of wind generation approved by the IUB in October 2016 and transfer of the 99 MW Franklin County wind farm to IPL in 2017, IPL and WPL are currently exploring options to own and operate up to 500 MW and 200 MW, respectively, of additional new wind generation. Current estimated capital expenditures assume 200 MW of wind generation for each of IPL and WPL. The amount and timing of these wind projects will largely depend on regulatory approvals and the acquisition of wind sites. In August 2017, IPL filed an application with the IUB for advance rate-making principles for up to 500 MW of the additional wind generation. Refer to “Strategic Overview” for further discussion.
Non-regulated Wind Investment in Oklahoma - In July 2017, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEF acquired a 50% cash equity ownership interest in a 225 MW non-regulated wind farm located in Oklahoma. Refer to Note 5(a) for further discussion.
IPL’s Retail Electric Rate Review (2016 Test Year) - In April 2017, IPL filed a request with the IUB to increase annual electric base rates for its Iowa retail electric customers by $176 million, or approximately 12%. The request was based on a 2016 historical Test Year as adjusted for certain known and measurable changes occurring up to 12 months after the commencement of the proceeding. The key drivers for the filing included recovery of capital projects, primarily power grid modernization and investments that advance cleaner energy, including Marshalltown. An interim retail electric base rate increase of $102 million, or approximately 7%, on an annual basis, was implemented effective April 13, 2017. IPL currently expects to implement final rates by the first quarter of 2018.
WPL’s Retail Fuel-related Rate Filing (2018 Test Year) - In July 2017, WPL filed a request with the PSCW to increase annual rates for WPL’s retail electric customers by $6 million, or approximately 1%, in 2018. The increase primarily reflects a change in expected fuel-related costs in 2018. Any rate changes granted from this request are expected to be effective January 1, 2018.
MISO Transmission Owner Return on Equity Complaints - A group of MISO cooperative and municipal utilities previously filed two complaints with FERC requesting a reduction to the base return on equity used by MISO transmission owners, including ITC and ATC LLC to determine electric transmission costs billed to utilities, including IPL and WPL. In September 2016, FERC issued an order on the first complaint and established a base return on equity

 
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of 10.32%, excluding any incentive adders granted by FERC, effective September 28, 2016, and for the refund period from November 12, 2013 through February 11, 2015 (first complaint period). In the first half of 2017, Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL received the refunds for the first complaint period of $50 million, $39 million and $11 million, respectively, after final true-ups. Pursuant to IUB approval, IPL’s retail portion of the refund from ITC is currently being refunded to its retail customers in 2017, beginning May 2017. WPL’s retail portion of the refund from ATC LLC will remain in a regulatory liability until such refunds are approved to be returned to retail customers in a future rate proceeding.
At-the-Market Offering Program - In the second quarter of 2017, Alliant Energy issued 3.1 million shares of common stock through an at-the-market offering program and received cash proceeds of $124 million, net of $1 million in commissions and fees. The proceeds from the issuances of common stock were used for general corporate purposes.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview - Second Quarter Results -
Alliant Energy -Executive Overview” provides an overview of Alliant Energy’s second quarter 2017 and 2016 earnings and the various components of its business.

IPL - Earnings available for common stock increased $11 million primarily due to the impact of IPL’s interim retail electric base rate increase implemented on April 13, 2017, partially offset by higher depreciation expense.

WPL - Earnings available for common stock decreased $5 million primarily due to reduced equity income resulting from the transfer of WPL’s investment in ATC LLC to ATI on December 31, 2016, higher energy efficiency cost recovery amortizations during the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016, and higher depreciation expense. These items were largely offset by the impact of WPL’s retail electric and gas base rate increases implemented January 1, 2017.

Additional details of Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s second quarter 2017 and 2016 earnings are discussed below.

Utility Electric Margins - Electric margins are defined as electric operating revenues less electric production fuel, purchased power and electric transmission service expenses. Management believes that electric margins provide a meaningful basis for evaluating utility operations since electric production fuel, purchased power and electric transmission service expenses are generally passed through to customers, and therefore, result in changes to electric operating revenues that are comparable to changes in such expenses. These electric margins may not be comparable to how other entities define utility margin.

Second Quarter 2017 vs. Second Quarter 2016 Summary - Electric margins and MWh sales for the three months ended June 30 were as follows:
Alliant Energy
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
MWhs Sold (MWhs in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$229.3

 

$225.1

 
2
%
 
1,537

 
1,586

 
(3
%)
Commercial
165.7

 
168.1

 
(1
%)
 
1,506

 
1,537

 
(2
%)
Industrial
192.3

 
193.4

 
(1
%)
 
2,626

 
2,654

 
(1
%)
Industrial - co-generation
15.5

 
15.3

 
1
%
 
267

 
224

 
19
%
Retail subtotal
602.8

 
601.9

 
%
 
5,936

 
6,001

 
(1
%)
Sales for resale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
59.4

 
61.7

 
(4
%)
 
906

 
925

 
(2
%)
Bulk power and other
5.4

 
2.4

 
125
%
 
217

 
97

 
124
%
Other
13.3

 
9.9

 
34
%
 
24

 
26

 
(8
%)
Total revenues/sales
680.9

 
675.9

 
1
%
 
7,083

 
7,049

 
%
Electric production fuel expense
80.0

 
87.7

 
(9
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased power expense
104.3

 
111.8

 
(7
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric transmission service expense
117.6

 
130.3

 
(10
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric margins (a)

$379.0

 

$346.1

 
10
%
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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IPL
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
MWhs Sold (MWhs in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$122.4

 

$118.7

 
3
%
 
781

 
795

 
(2
%)
Commercial
103.6

 
104.7

 
(1
%)
 
967

 
979

 
(1
%)
Industrial
94.0

 
96.8

 
(3
%)
 
1,409

 
1,457

 
(3
%)
Industrial - co-generation
15.5

 
15.3

 
1
%
 
267

 
224

 
19
%
Retail subtotal
335.5

 
335.5

 
%
 
3,424

 
3,455

 
(1
%)
Sales for resale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
23.3

 
21.4

 
9
%
 
315

 
306

 
3
%
Bulk power and other
4.3

 
0.8

 
438
%
 
170

 
13

 
1,208
%
Other
9.3

 
6.7

 
39
%
 
11

 
11

 
%
Total revenues/sales
372.4

 
364.4

 
2
%
 
3,920

 
3,785

 
4
%
Electric production fuel expense
37.6

 
30.7

 
22
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased power expense
60.4

 
69.7

 
(13
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric transmission service expense
75.1

 
88.3

 
(15
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric margins (a)

$199.3

 

$175.7

 
13
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
WPL
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
MWhs Sold (MWhs in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$106.9

 

$106.4

 
%
 
756

 
791

 
(4
%)
Commercial
62.1

 
63.4

 
(2
%)
 
539

 
558

 
(3
%)
Industrial
98.3

 
96.6

 
2
%
 
1,217

 
1,197

 
2
%
Retail subtotal
267.3

 
266.4

 
%
 
2,512

 
2,546

 
(1
%)
Sales for resale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
36.1

 
40.3

 
(10
%)
 
591

 
619

 
(5
%)
Bulk power and other
1.1

 
1.6

 
(31
%)
 
47

 
84

 
(44
%)
Other
4.0

 
3.2

 
25
%
 
13

 
15

 
(13
%)
Total revenues/sales
308.5

 
311.5

 
(1
%)
 
3,163

 
3,264

 
(3
%)
Electric production fuel expense
42.4

 
57.0

 
(26
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased power expense
43.9

 
42.1

 
4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric transmission service expense
42.5

 
42.0

 
1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric margins

$179.7

 

$170.4

 
5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 

(a)
Includes $16 million and $15 million of electric tax benefit rider credits on IPL’s Iowa retail electric customers’ bills for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively. The electric tax benefit rider results in reductions in electric revenues that are offset by reductions in income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Summary - Electric margins and MWh sales for the six months ended June 30 were as follows:
Alliant Energy
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
MWhs Sold (MWhs in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$470.5

 

$466.4

 
1
%
 
3,301

 
3,427

 
(4
%)
Commercial
331.4

 
330.2

 
%
 
3,091

 
3,133

 
(1
%)
Industrial
370.0

 
368.5

 
%
 
5,257

 
5,158

 
2
%
Industrial - co-generation
32.8

 
32.8

 
%
 
480

 
486

 
(1
%)
Retail subtotal
1,204.7

 
1,197.9

 
1
%
 
12,129

 
12,204

 
(1
%)
Sales for resale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
122.8

 
123.7

 
(1
%)
 
1,909

 
1,905

 
%
Bulk power and other
6.4

 
3.7

 
73
%
 
265

 
196

 
35
%
Other
24.6

 
19.5

 
26
%
 
50

 
51

 
(2
%)
Total revenues/sales
1,358.5

 
1,344.8

 
1
%
 
14,353

 
14,356

 
%
Electric production fuel expense
164.3

 
186.7

 
(12
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased power expense
227.8

 
213.7

 
7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric transmission service expense
242.3

 
258.2

 
(6
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric margins (a)

$724.1

 

$686.2

 
6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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IPL
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
MWhs Sold (MWhs in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$245.7

 

$248.5

 
(1
%)
 
1,696

 
1,765

 
(4
%)
Commercial
203.1

 
203.0

 
%
 
1,960

 
1,984

 
(1
%)
Industrial
180.6

 
182.8

 
(1
%)
 
2,841

 
2,811

 
1
%
Industrial - co-generation
32.8

 
32.8

 
%
 
480

 
486

 
(1
%)
Retail subtotal
662.2

 
667.1

 
(1
%)
 
6,977

 
7,046

 
(1
%)
Sales for resale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
44.6

 
44.6

 
%
 
649

 
646

 
%
Bulk power and other
5.3

 
1.4

 
279
%
 
186

 
21

 
786
%
Other
16.5

 
12.9

 
28
%
 
21

 
20

 
5
%
Total revenues/sales
728.6

 
726.0

 
%
 
7,833

 
7,733

 
1
%
Electric production fuel expense
70.0

 
65.9

 
6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased power expense
137.5

 
133.9

 
3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric transmission service expense
156.8

 
174.8

 
(10
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric margins (a)

$364.3

 

$351.4

 
4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
WPL
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
MWhs Sold (MWhs in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$224.8

 

$217.9

 
3
%
 
1,605

 
1,662

 
(3
%)
Commercial
128.3

 
127.2

 
1
%
 
1,131

 
1,149

 
(2
%)
Industrial
189.4

 
185.7

 
2
%
 
2,416

 
2,347

 
3
%
Retail subtotal
542.5

 
530.8

 
2
%
 
5,152

 
5,158

 
%
Sales for resale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
78.2

 
79.1

 
(1
%)
 
1,260

 
1,259

 
%
Bulk power and other
1.1

 
2.3

 
(52
%)
 
79

 
175

 
(55
%)
Other
8.1

 
6.6

 
23
%
 
29

 
31

 
(6
%)
Total revenues/sales
629.9

 
618.8

 
2
%
 
6,520

 
6,623

 
(2
%)
Electric production fuel expense
94.3

 
120.8

 
(22
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased power expense
90.3

 
79.8

 
13
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric transmission service expense
85.5

 
83.4

 
3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric margins

$359.8

 

$334.8

 
7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 

(a)
Includes $33 million and $30 million of electric tax benefit rider credits on IPL’s Iowa retail electric customers’ bills for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The electric tax benefit rider results in reductions in electric revenues that are offset by reductions in income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Variances - Variances between periods in electric margins for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Higher margins at WPL from the impact of its 2017/2018 Test Period retail electric base rate increase (a)

$16

 

$—

 

$16

 

$38

 

$—

 

$38

Higher margins at IPL from the impact of its 2016 Test Year interim retail electric base rate increase (b)
20

 
20

 

 
20

 
20

 

Retail electric customer billing credits at IPL in 2016
2

 
2

 

 
4

 
4

 

Changes in electric fuel-related costs, net of recoveries at WPL (Refer to “Electric Production Fuel and Purchased Power (Fuel-related) Expenses” below for details)
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
(9
)
 

 
(9
)
Estimated changes in sales caused by temperatures (Refer to “Temperatures” below for details)
(5
)
 
(3
)
 
(2
)
 
(8
)
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
Revenue requirement adjustment in 2016 related to certain tax benefits from tax accounting method changes at IPL
(4
)
 
(4
)
 

 
(7
)
 
(7
)
 

Lower retail electric sales due to one additional day in 2016 for leap year

 

 

 
(4
)
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
Lower revenues at IPL due to higher electric tax benefit rider credits on customers’ bills (Refer to Note 2 for details)
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 

Other
6

 
10

 
(4
)
 
7

 
5

 
2

 

$33

 

$24

 

$9

 

$38

 

$13

 

$25


 
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(a)
In December 2016, WPL received an order from the PSCW authorizing WPL to implement an increase in annual retail electric rates of $9 million, or approximately 1%. The $9 million net annual retail electric rate increase reflects a $60 million increase in base rates, partially offset by a $51 million reduction in fuel-related costs, using an estimate for 2017 fuel-related costs. The increase was effective January 1, 2017 and extends through the end of 2018. WPL no longer has winter rates that are lower than summer rates. Thus, the quarter-over-quarter variances resulting from the retail electric base rate increase will be larger during the winter quarters, compared to the summer quarters.
(b)
In April 2017, IPL filed a request with the IUB to increase annual electric base rates for its Iowa retail electric customers by $176 million, or approximately 12%. An interim retail electric base rate increase of $102 million, or approximately 7%, on an annual basis, was implemented effective April 13, 2017.

Temperatures - HDD and CDD are calculated using a simple average of the high and low temperatures each day compared to a 65 degree base. Normal degree days are calculated using a rolling 20-year average of historical HDD and CDD. HDD and CDD in Alliant Energy’s service territories for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows:
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Actual
 
 
 
Actual
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Normal
 
2017
 
2016
 
Normal
HDD:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (IPL)
624

 
651

 
693

 
3,543

 
3,720

 
4,144

Madison, Wisconsin (WPL)
757

 
828

 
826

 
3,887

 
4,086

 
4,365

CDD:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (IPL)
244

 
297

 
215

 
244

 
297

 
217

Madison, Wisconsin (WPL)
172

 
201

 
175

 
172

 
201

 
177


The following table summarizes the approximate quarterly temperature statistics and resulting impacts on IPL’s and WPL’s electric and gas sales.
 
2017
 
2016
 
Resulting Impact in 2017 Compared to 2016
First quarter (HDD)
13% warmer than normal
 
10% warmer than normal
 
Decrease in IPL’s and WPL’s electric and gas sales due to lower demand by customers for heating
Second quarter (CDD)
2% cooler - 13% warmer than normal
 
10% - 35% warmer than normal
 
Decrease in IPL’s and WPL’s electric sales due to lower demand by customers for air cooling

Estimated increases (decreases) to electric margins from the impacts of temperatures for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
IPL

$1

 

$4

 

($3
)
 

($4
)
 

$—

 

($4
)
WPL
(1
)
 
1

 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(1
)
 
(4
)
Total Alliant Energy

$—

 

$5

 

($5
)
 

($9
)
 

($1
)
 

($8
)

Sales Trends - Alliant Energy’s retail sales volumes decreased 1% for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016. The decreases were primarily due to the impact of lower residential and commercial sales due to temperatures during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 and an extra day of retail sales during 2016 due to the leap year, partially offset by increases in WPL’s industrial sales from higher production and customer expansions.

Alliant Energy’s wholesale sales volumes decreased 2% and remained unchanged for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016, respectively. The three-month decrease was primarily due to the expiration of a wholesale power supply agreement with one of WPL’s partial-requirement wholesale customers on May 31, 2017.

Alliant Energy’s bulk power and other sales volumes changes were largely due to changes in sales in the wholesale energy markets operated by MISO. These changes are impacted by several factors, including the availability and dispatch of Alliant Energy’s EGUs and electricity demand within these wholesale energy markets. Changes in bulk power and other sales revenues were largely offset by changes in fuel-related costs, and therefore, did not have a significant impact on electric margins.


 
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Electric Production Fuel and Purchased Power (Fuel-related) Expenses - Alliant Energy’s electric production fuel expense decreased $8 million and $22 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016, respectively. The decreases were primarily due to lower dispatch of WPL’s natural gas-fired EGUs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 partially due to higher natural gas prices and an outage at Riverside in 2017. The decrease was also due to changes in the under-/over-collection of fuel-related expenses that were outside the approved bandwidth at WPL. These items were partially offset by higher dispatch of IPL’s and WPL’s coal-fired EGUs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Alliant Energy’s purchased power expense decreased $8 million and increased $14 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016, respectively. The three-month decrease was primarily due to decreased volumes purchased resulting from higher dispatch of IPL’s and WPL’s coal-fired EGUs, partially offset by higher prices for electricity purchased by IPL and WPL from MISO wholesale energy markets. The six-month increase was primarily due to higher prices for electricity purchased by IPL and WPL from MISO wholesale energy markets.

Due to IPL’s cost recovery mechanism for retail fuel-related expenses, these changes in fuel-related expenses resulted in comparable changes in electric revenues, and therefore did not have a significant impact on Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s electric margins.

WPL’s cost recovery mechanism for retail fuel-related expenses supports deferrals of amounts that fall outside an approved bandwidth of plus or minus 2% of forecasted fuel-related expenses determined by the PSCW each year. The difference between revenue collected and actual fuel-related expenses incurred within the bandwidth increases or decreases Alliant Energy’s and WPL’s electric margins. WPL estimates the decrease to electric margins from amounts within the bandwidth was approximately $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. WPL estimates the increases to electric margins from amounts within the bandwidth were approximately $1 million and $3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

Electric Transmission Service Expense - Alliant Energy’s electric transmission service expense decreased $13 million and $16 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016, respectively, primarily due to lower electric transmission service amounts billed by ITC, ATC LLC and MISO. These items were partially offset by changes at IPL in the under-/over-collection of electric transmission service expense through the transmission cost rider and changes in WPL’s costs deferred pursuant to escrow treatment for the difference between actual electric transmission service costs and those costs used to determine rates. Refer to Note 2 for discussion of refunds received in 2017 from ITC and ATC LLC resulting from MISO transmission owner return on equity complaints.

Utility Gas Margins - Gas margins are defined as gas operating revenues less cost of gas sold. Management believes that gas margins provide a meaningful basis for evaluating utility operations since cost of gas sold is generally passed through to customers, and therefore, results in changes to gas operating revenues that are comparable to changes in cost of gas sold. These gas margins may not be comparable to how other entities define utility margin.

Second Quarter 2017 vs. Second Quarter 2016 Summary - Gas margins and Dth sales for the three months ended June 30 were as follows:
Alliant Energy
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
Dths Sold (Dths in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$33.7

 

$29.8

 
13
%
 
3,300

 
3,804

 
(13
%)
Commercial
18.7

 
16.6

 
13
%
 
2,807

 
3,138

 
(11
%)
Industrial
2.6

 
2.6

 
%
 
560

 
681

 
(18
%)
Retail subtotal
55.0

 
49.0

 
12
%
 
6,667

 
7,623

 
(13
%)
Transportation/other
7.6

 
8.0

 
(5
%)
 
15,954

 
19,078

 
(16
%)
Total revenues/sales
62.6

 
57.0

 
10
%
 
22,621

 
26,701

 
(15
%)
Cost of gas sold
28.3

 
24.6

 
15
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas margins (a)

$34.3

 

$32.4

 
6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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IPL
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
Dths Sold (Dths in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$18.8

 

$17.4

 
8
%
 
1,743

 
2,062

 
(15
%)
Commercial
10.8

 
10.0

 
8
%
 
1,451

 
1,699

 
(15
%)
Industrial
1.8

 
2.1

 
(14
%)
 
373

 
507

 
(26
%)
Retail subtotal
31.4

 
29.5

 
6
%
 
3,567

 
4,268

 
(16
%)
Transportation/other
5.3

 
5.0

 
6
%
 
8,978

 
8,865

 
1
%
Total revenues/sales
36.7

 
34.5

 
6
%
 
12,545

 
13,133

 
(4
%)
Cost of gas sold
16.9

 
15.9

 
6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas margins (a)

$19.8

 

$18.6

 
6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
WPL
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
Dths Sold (Dths in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$14.9

 

$12.4

 
20
%
 
1,557

 
1,742

 
(11
%)
Commercial
7.9

 
6.6

 
20
%
 
1,356

 
1,439

 
(6
%)
Industrial
0.8

 
0.5

 
60
%
 
187

 
174

 
7
%
Retail subtotal
23.6

 
19.5

 
21
%
 
3,100

 
3,355

 
(8
%)
Transportation/other
2.3

 
3.0

 
(23
%)
 
6,976

 
10,213

 
(32
%)
Total revenues/sales
25.9

 
22.5

 
15
%
 
10,076

 
13,568

 
(26
%)
Cost of gas sold
11.4

 
8.7

 
31
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas margins

$14.5

 

$13.8

 
5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 

(a)
Includes $1 million and $3 million of gas tax benefit rider credits on IPL’s Iowa retail gas customers’ bills for the second quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively. The gas tax benefit rider results in reductions in gas revenues that are offset by reductions in income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 - Gas margins and Dth sales for the six months ended June 30 were as follows:
Alliant Energy
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
Dths Sold (Dths in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$123.6

 

$117.9

 
5
%
 
15,044

 
15,920

 
(6
%)
Commercial
68.5

 
66.5

 
3
%
 
10,651

 
11,222

 
(5
%)
Industrial
7.4

 
7.6

 
(3
%)
 
1,532

 
1,652

 
(7
%)
Retail subtotal
199.5

 
192.0

 
4
%
 
27,227

 
28,794

 
(5
%)
Transportation/other
17.4

 
17.2

 
1
%
 
35,062

 
41,313

 
(15
%)
Total revenues/sales
216.9

 
209.2

 
4
%
 
62,289

 
70,107

 
(11
%)
Cost of gas sold
120.5

 
119.8

 
1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas margins (a)

$96.4

 

$89.4

 
8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
IPL
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
Dths Sold (Dths in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$66.7

 

$66.2

 
1
%
 
7,977

 
8,678

 
(8
%)
Commercial
36.6

 
37.1

 
(1
%)
 
5,409

 
5,874

 
(8
%)
Industrial
4.6

 
5.0

 
(8
%)
 
973

 
1,059

 
(8
%)
Retail subtotal
107.9

 
108.3

 
%
 
14,359

 
15,611

 
(8
%)
Transportation/other
11.9

 
10.4

 
14
%
 
19,718

 
18,283

 
8
%
Total revenues/sales
119.8

 
118.7

 
1
%
 
34,077

 
33,894

 
1
%
Cost of gas sold
64.7

 
68.3

 
(5
%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas margins (a)

$55.1

 

$50.4

 
9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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WPL
Revenues and Costs (dollars in millions)
 
Dths Sold (Dths in thousands)
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Residential

$56.9

 

$51.7

 
10
%
 
7,067

 
7,242

 
(2
%)
Commercial
31.9

 
29.4

 
9
%
 
5,242

 
5,348

 
(2
%)
Industrial
2.8

 
2.6

 
8
%
 
559

 
593

 
(6
%)
Retail subtotal
91.6

 
83.7

 
9
%
 
12,868

 
13,183

 
(2
%)
Transportation/other
5.5

 
6.8

 
(19
%)
 
15,344

 
23,030

 
(33
%)
Total revenues/sales
97.1

 
90.5

 
7
%
 
28,212

 
36,213

 
(22
%)
Cost of gas sold
55.8

 
51.5

 
8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas margins

$41.3

 

$39.0

 
6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 

(a)
Includes $3 million and $6 million of gas tax benefit rider credits on IPL’s Iowa retail gas customers’ bills for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The gas tax benefit rider results in reductions in gas revenues that are offset by reductions in income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Variances - Variances between periods in gas margins for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Higher margins at WPL from the impact of its 2017/2018 Test Period retail gas base rate increase (a)

$2

 

$—

 

$2

 

$4

 

$—

 

$4

Higher revenues at IPL related to changes in recovery amounts for energy efficiency costs through the energy efficiency rider (b)
1

 
1

 

 
3

 
3

 

Higher revenues at IPL due to lower gas tax benefit rider credits on customer’s bills (Refer to Note 2 for details)
2

 
2

 

 
3

 
3

 

Estimated changes in sales caused by temperatures (Refer to “Temperatures” below for details)

 

 

 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Other
(3
)
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 

$2

 

$1

 

$1

 

$7

 

$5

 

$2


(a)
In December 2016, WPL received an order from the PSCW authorizing WPL to implement an increase in annual retail gas base rates of $9 million, or approximately 13%. The increase is effective January 1, 2017 and extends through the end of 2018.
(b)
Changes in gas energy efficiency revenues were mostly offset by changes in energy efficiency expense included in other operation and maintenance expenses.

Temperatures - Estimated decreases to gas margins from the impacts of temperatures for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
IPL

$—

 

$—

 

$—

 

($3
)
 

($2
)
 

($1
)
WPL

 

 

 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Total Alliant Energy

$—

 

$—

 

$—

 

($5
)
 

($3
)
 

($2
)

Refer to “Utility Electric Margins” for HDD data details.

Other Operation and Maintenance Expenses - Variances between periods in other operation and maintenance expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Higher energy efficiency cost recovery amortizations at WPL (a)

$6

 

$—

 

$6

 

$13

 

$—

 

$13

Higher bad debt expense
1

 

 
1

 
8

 
4

 
4

Lower equity-based performance compensation expense
(6
)
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
(4
)
 
(3
)
Other

 
(1
)
 
2

 
(5
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 

$1

 

($4
)
 

$6

 

$8

 

($1
)
 

$11



 
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(a)
The December 2016 PSCW order for WPL’s 2017/2018 Test Period electric and gas base rate review authorized changes in energy efficiency cost recovery amortizations for 2017 and 2018.

Depreciation and Amortization Expenses - Variances between periods in depreciation and amortization expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Higher depreciation expense at WPL due to updated depreciation rates effective January 2017 approved by the PSCW and FERC

$3

 

$—

 

$3

 

$6

 

$—

 

$6

Higher depreciation expense for IPL’s Marshalltown facility placed in service in April 2017
5

 
5

 

 
5

 
5

 

Higher depreciation expense for WPL’s Edgewater Unit 5 scrubber and baghouse placed in service in 2016
1

 

 
1

 
3

 

 
3

Other
4

 
4

 
1

 
3

 
5

 
1

 

$13

 

$9

 

$5

 

$17

 

$10

 

$10


Interest Expense - Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s interest expense increased $9 million and $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, respectively, primarily due to higher interest expense from the issuance of IPL’s $300 million, 3.7% senior debentures in September 2016.

Equity Income from Unconsolidated Investments, Net - WPL’s equity income from unconsolidated investments decreased $9 million and $20 million for the three and six-month periods, respectively, due to the transfer of WPL’s investment in ATC LLC to ATI on December 31, 2016.

AFUDC - Variances between periods in AFUDC for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same periods in 2016 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Marshalltown (IPL)

($10
)
 

($10
)
 

$—

 

($8
)
 

($8
)
 

$—

Edgewater Unit 5 scrubber and baghouse (WPL)
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 

 
(4
)
Wind projects (IPL)
2

 
2

 

 
4

 
4

 

West Riverside (WPL)
2

 

 
2

 
3

 

 
3

Other
3

 
2

 
1

 
4

 
2

 
2

 

($5
)
 

($6
)
 

$1

 

($1
)
 

($2
)
 

$1


Income Taxes - Refer to Note 8 for details of effective income tax rates from continuing operations.

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

The strategic overview summary included in the 2016 Form 10-K has not changed materially, except as described below.

Generation Plans -
Natural Gas-Fired Generation -
IPL’s Construction of Marshalltown - Refer to Note 3 for discussion of IPL’s construction of Marshalltown, which was completed in April 2017. Final capital expenditures are currently estimated to be approximately $645 million to construct the EGU and a pipeline to supply natural gas to the EGU, excluding transmission network upgrades and AFUDC.

Wind Generation - The strategic plan includes the planned and potential expansion of wind generation as follows:
Wind Generation (a)
 
Regulatory Application Filing Status
IPL - up to 500 MW
 
Approved by the IUB in October 2016
IPL - up to 500 MW (b)
 
Filed with the IUB in August 2017
WPL - up to 200 MW (b)
 
Plan to file with the PSCW in 2017


 
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(a)
IPL and WPL believe their respective planned and potential expansion of wind generation qualifies for the full level of production tax credits as a result of progress payments in 2016 for wind turbines.
(b)
Current estimated capital expenditures assume 200 MW of wind generation for each of IPL and WPL. The amount and timing of these wind projects will largely depend on regulatory approvals and the acquisition of wind sites.

IPL’s Expansion of Wind Generation - In October 2016, IPL received approval from the IUB for up to 500 MW of new wind generation. In August 2017, IPL filed an application with the IUB for advance rate-making principles for up to 500 MW of additional wind generation. The advance rate-making principles requested by IPL in the August 2017 application were as follows:

Up to 500 MW of additional wind generation that qualifies for the full level of production tax credits, regardless of the location in Iowa, with a cost cap of $1,780/kilowatt, including AFUDC and transmission costs. Any costs incurred in excess of this $1,780/kilowatt cost cap are expected to be incorporated into rates if determined to be reasonable and prudent.
A depreciable life of the wind generation facilities of 40 years, unless changed as a result of a contested case before the IUB.
An 11.0% return on common equity, with the exception of certain transmission facilities classified as intangible assets, which would earn the rate of return on common equity the IUB finds reasonable during a future rate review.
A return on common equity for the calculation of AFUDC during the construction period that is the greater of 10.0% or the percentage the IUB finds reasonable during IPL’s retail electric rate review for the 2016 Test Year.
The application of double leverage is deferred until IPL’s next retail electric base rate review or other future proceeding.
Amortization over a 10-year period of IPL’s prudently incurred and unreimbursed costs, effective with IPL’s next retail electric base rate review, if IPL cancels the construction of the wind generation.

IPL currently anticipates placing this proposed additional wind generation in service by 2020.

Franklin County Wind Farm - Refer to Note 3 for discussion of the transfer of the Franklin County wind farm assets from AEF to IPL in April 2017.

Coal-Fired Generation -
IPL’s Environmental Controls Projects - In May 2017, the IUB approved IPL’s most recent emissions plan and budget, which includes the SCR currently under construction at Ottumwa Unit 1.

Plant Retirements and Fuel Switching - In June 2017, IPL retired Sutherland Units 1 and 3 and Dubuque Units 3 and 4, and fuel switched Marshalltown Combustion Turbine Units 1-3 from oil to natural gas. Refer to Note 2 for further discussion of the Sutherland Units 1 and 3 retirement.

Non-regulated Operations - The strategic plan for Alliant Energy’s non-regulated operations involves maintaining a modest portfolio of businesses that are accretive to earnings and cash flows. The non-regulated strategic plan continues to evolve through exploration of renewable investment opportunities within and outside of Alliant Energy’s service territories.

Non-regulated Wind Investment in Oklahoma - In July 2017, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEF acquired a 50% cash equity ownership interest in a 225 MW non-regulated wind farm located in Oklahoma. Refer to Note 5(a) for further discussion.

RATE MATTERS

The rate matters summary included in the 2016 Form 10-K has not changed materially, except as described below.

IPL’s Retail Electric Rate Review (2016 Test Year) - In April 2017, IPL filed a request with the IUB to increase annual electric base rates for its Iowa retail electric customers by $176 million, or approximately 12%. The request was based on a 2016 historical Test Year as adjusted for certain known and measurable changes occurring up to 12 months after the commencement of the proceeding. The key drivers for the filing included recovery of capital projects, primarily power grid modernization and investments that advance cleaner energy, including Marshalltown. An interim retail electric base rate increase of $102 million, or approximately 7%, on an annual basis, was implemented effective April 13, 2017. The interim base rate increase does not require a regulatory review, however, it will be subject to refund pending determination of final rates. Tax benefit rider credits and MISO transmission owner return on equity refunds are expected to reduce the effect of the

 
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rate increase on customer bills in 2017 and 2018. Intervenor testimony was filed in August 2017 addressing the revenue requirement and rate design. IPL currently expects to implement final rates by the first quarter of 2018. The IUB must issue a decision on requests for retail rate changes within 10 months of the date of the application for which changes are filed.

The requested interim and final rate increases were calculated based on the following (Return on Common Equity (ROE)):
 
Interim Rates
 
Final Rates
Regulatory capital structure:
 
 
 
Common equity
49.1%
 
49.1%
Long-term debt
46.3%
 
46.7%
Preferred equity
4.6%
 
4.2%
After-tax weighted average cost of capital:
 
 
 
Marshalltown (ROE - 11.0%)
8.1%
 
8.0%
Emery (ROE - 12.23%)
8.7%
 
8.6%
Whispering Willow - East (ROE - 11.7%)
8.4%
 
8.3%
Other (ROE - 9.6% for interim rates and 10.3% for final rates) (a)
7.4%
 
7.7%
Retail electric rate base (b)
$3.8 billion
 
$4.1 billion

(a)
Other ROE for interim rates reflects the application of double leverage. Prior to application of double leverage, Other ROE for interim rates was 10.0%.
(b)
The retail electric rate base for interim rates includes post-test year capital additions placed in service prior to the rate filing in April 2017, including Marshalltown and the Franklin County wind farm. The proposed retail electric rate base for final rates also includes deferred tax assets for production tax credits for Whispering Willow-East and post-test year capital additions expected to be placed in service by September 30, 2017.

In addition to capital investments, the final proposed rate increase includes increased depreciation expense resulting from an updated depreciation study, recovery of asset retirement obligation expenditures since the last retail electric rate filing in 2010, recovery of the remaining net book value of Sutherland Units 1 and 3, which were retired in June 2017, recovery of forward contract costs for SO2 emission allowances, continuation of the electric transmission cost rider, and no double leverage applied to the weighted average cost of capital for final rates.

WPL’s Retail Fuel-related Rate Filings - Refer to Note 2 for discussion of WPL’s retail fuel-related rate filings for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Test Years.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The environmental matters summary included in the 2016 Form 10-K has not changed materially.

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

The legislative matters summary included in the 2016 Form 10-K has not changed materially.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The liquidity and capital resources matters summary included in the 2016 Form 10-K has not changed materially, except as described below.

Liquidity Position - At June 30, 2017, Alliant Energy had $7 million of cash and cash equivalents, $591 million ($143 million at the parent company, $260 million at IPL and $188 million at WPL) of available capacity under the revolving credit facilities and $37 million of available capacity at IPL under its sales of accounts receivable program.


 
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Capital Structure - Capital structures at June 30, 2017 were as follows (Long-term Debt (including current maturities) (LD); Short-term Debt (SD); Common Equity (CE); IPL’s Preferred Stock (PS)):
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Cash Flows - Selected information from the cash flows statements was as follows (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Cash and cash equivalents, January 1

$8.2

 

$5.8

 

$3.3

 

$4.5

 

$4.2

 

$0.4

Cash flows from (used for):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
502.0

 
510.0

 
268.0

 
271.8

 
229.9

 
251.4

Investing activities
(626.4
)
 
(500.8
)
 
(305.9
)
 
(291.5
)
 
(322.4
)
 
(205.6
)
Financing activities
123.5

 
(8.5
)
 
38.6

 
17.6

 
91.1

 
(43.1
)
Net increase (decrease)
(0.9
)
 
0.7

 
0.7

 
(2.1
)
 
(1.4
)
 
2.7

Cash and cash equivalents, June 30

$7.3

 

$6.5

 

$4.0

 

$2.4

 

$2.8

 

$3.1


Operating Activities -
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 - The following items contributed to increased (decreased) operating activity cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Changes in the level of cash proceeds from IPL’s sales of accounts receivable

($111
)
 

($111
)
 

$—

Timing of WPL’s fuel-related cost recoveries from customers
(36
)
 

 
(36
)
Changes in income taxes paid/refunded
(7
)
 
25

 
(22
)
Refunds received from ITC and ATC LLC in 2017 (Refer to Note 2 for details)
50

 
39

 
11

Higher collections at WPL due to new retail electric and gas base rates in 2017
42

 

 
42

Higher collections at IPL due to interim retail electric base rate increase effective April 13, 2017
20

 
20

 

Changes in levels of production fuel
19

 
23

 
(4
)
Other (primarily due to other changes in working capital)
15

 

 
(13
)
 

($8
)
 

($4
)
 

($22
)

Investing Activities -
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 - The following items contributed to increased (decreased) investing activity cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Lower (higher) utility construction expenditures (largely due to higher expenditures for WPL’s West Riverside facility and IPL’s and WPL’s electric and gas distribution systems, partially offset by lower expenditures for IPL’s Marshalltown facility and WPL’s scrubber and baghouse at Edgewater Unit 5)

($88
)
 

$8

 

($114
)
Proceeds from the liquidation of company-owned life insurance policies in 2016
(31
)
 
(19
)
 

Other
(7
)
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 

($126
)
 

($14
)
 

($117
)

Construction and Acquisition Expenditures - Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s anticipated construction and acquisition expenditures included in the 2016 Form 10-K have not changed materially, except for Alliant Energy’s acquisition of a 50% cash equity ownership interest in a 225 MW non-regulated wind farm located in Oklahoma as discussed in Note 5(a). In

 
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addition, the amount and timing of IPL’s and WPL’s planned and potential expansion of wind generation will largely depend on regulatory approvals and the acquisition of wind sites.

Financing Activities -
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 - The following items contributed to increased (decreased) financing activity cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 (in millions):
 
Alliant Energy
 
IPL
 
WPL
Higher net proceeds from common stock issuances

$124

 

$—

 

$—

Net changes in the amount of commercial paper outstanding
37

 
(27
)
 
134

Higher capital contributions from IPL’s parent company, Alliant Energy

 
60

 

Other (includes higher dividend payments in 2017)
(29
)
 
(12
)
 

 

$132

 

$21

 

$134


FERC Financing Authorization - Pursuant to a 2015 FERC authorization, IPL’s current remaining authority for short-term debt securities outstanding at any one time (including borrowings from its parent) is $260 million as of June 30, 2017.

Common Stock Issuances - Refer to Note 6 for discussion of common stock issuances by Alliant Energy during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Short-term Debt - In July 2017, AEF entered into a $95 million, 364-day variable-rate term loan credit agreement (with Alliant Energy as guarantor) related to the acquisition of a non-regulated wind farm located in Oklahoma. Refer to Note 5(a) for further discussion.

Long-term Debt - Refer to Note 7(b) for discussion of $40 million of commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2017 classified as long-term debt at Alliant Energy and IPL.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements - A summary of Alliant Energy’s off-balance sheet arrangements is included in the 2016 Form 10-K and has not changed materially from the items reported in the 2016 Form 10-K, except as described below. Refer to Note 4 for information regarding IPL’s sales of accounts receivable program. Refer to Note 12(d) for information regarding various guarantees and indemnifications related to Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s prior divestiture activities.

Certain Financial Commitments -
Contractual Obligations - A summary of Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s contractual obligations is included in the 2016 Form 10-K and has not changed materially from the items reported in the 2016 Form 10-K, except for the items described in Notes 7(b), 12(a) and 12(b).

OTHER MATTERS

Market Risk Sensitive Instruments and Positions - The market risks summary included in the 2016 Form 10-K has not changed materially.

Commodity Price - Refer to Note 2 for discussion of WPL’s retail fuel-related rate filings for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Test Years.

New Accounting Standards - Refer to Note 1(b) for discussion of new accounting standards impacting Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - The summary of critical accounting policies and estimates included in the 2016 Form 10-K has not changed materially, except as described below.

Contingencies - In the first quarter of 2017, all warranty periods and performance guarantees expired, and all outstanding warranty claims were resolved, related to Alliant Energy’s past divestiture of RMT. Refer to Note 12(d) for further discussion.


 
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Long-Lived Assets -
Regulated Operations -
Generating Units Subject to Early Retirement - Refer to Note 2 for discussion of IPL’s June 2017 retirement of Sutherland Unit 3.

Non-regulated Operations -
Franklin County Wind Farm - Refer to Note 3 for discussion of the transfer of the Franklin County wind farm assets from AEF to IPL in April 2017.

Other Future Considerations - The summary of other future considerations included in the 2016 Form 10-K has not changed materially, except as described below, and as discussed earlier in MDA and the Notes in Item 1.

MISO Transmission Owner Return on Equity Complaints - Refer to Note 2 for discussion of refunds that Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL received in the first half of 2017 related to a complaint previously filed by a group of MISO cooperative and municipal utilities requesting a reduction to the base return on equity used by MISO transmission owners, including ITC and ATC LLC.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk are reported in “Other Matters - Market Risk Sensitive Instruments and Positions” in MDA.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s management evaluated, with the participation of each of Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Disclosure Committee, the effectiveness of the design and operation of Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of June 30, 2017 pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

There was no change in Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s or WPL’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The risk factors described in Item 1A in the 2016 Form 10-K have not changed materially.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

A summary of Alliant Energy common stock repurchases for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 was as follows:
 
 
Total Number
 
Average Price
 
Total Number of Shares
 
Maximum Number (or Approximate
 
 
of Shares
 
Paid Per
 
Purchased as Part of
 
Dollar Value) of Shares That May
Period
 
Purchased (a)
 
Share
 
Publicly Announced Plan
 
Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan (a)
April 1 through April 30
 
2,335

 

$39.65

 
 
N/A
May 1 through May 31
 
3,871

 
39.79

 
 
N/A
June 1 through June 30
 
525

 
41.37

 
 
N/A
 
 
6,731

 
39.87

 
 
 

(a)
All shares were purchased on the open market and held in a rabbi trust under the Alliant Energy Deferred Compensation Plan. There is no limit on the number of shares of Alliant Energy common stock that may be held under the Deferred Compensation Plan, which currently does not have an expiration date.

Refer to Note 6 for discussion of IPL’s and WPL’s dividend restrictions and limitations on distributions to their parent company, Alliant Energy.


 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits for Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL are listed in the Exhibit Index, which is incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Alliant Energy Corporation, Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company have each duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on the 4th day of August 2017.
ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
 
Registrant
 
 
 
By: /s/ Benjamin M. Bilitz
Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
Benjamin M. Bilitz
(Principal Accounting Officer and Authorized Signatory)
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
 
Registrant
 
 
 
By: /s/ Benjamin M. Bilitz
Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
Benjamin M. Bilitz
(Principal Accounting Officer and Authorized Signatory)
WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
 
Registrant
 
 
 
By: /s/ Benjamin M. Bilitz
Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
Benjamin M. Bilitz
(Principal Accounting Officer and Authorized Signatory)

ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY

EXHIBIT INDEX

The following Exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document


 
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