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ALLIANT ENERGY CORP - Quarter Report: 2021 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, 2021

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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Name of Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address of Principal Executive Offices, Telephone Number, Commission File Number, IRS Employer Identification Number

ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
(a Wisconsin Corporation)
4902 N. Biltmore Lane
Madison, Wisconsin 53718
Telephone (608) 458-3311
Commission File Number - 1-9894
IRS Employer Identification Number - 39-1380265

INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
(an Iowa corporation)
Alliant Energy Tower
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Telephone (319) 786-4411
Commission File Number - 1-4117
IRS Employer Identification Number - 42-0331370

WISCONSIN POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
(a Wisconsin corporation)
4902 N. Biltmore Lane
Madison, Wisconsin 53718
Telephone (608) 458-3311
Commission File Number - 0-337
IRS Employer Identification Number - 39-0714890
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.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Alliant Energy Corporation, Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, Trading Symbol LNT, Nasdaq Global Select Market
Interstate Power and Light Company, 5.100% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, $0.01 Par Value, Trading Symbol IPLDP, Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has 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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Alliant Energy Corporation - Yes ☒ No ☐
Interstate Power and Light Company - Yes ☒ No ☐
Wisconsin Power and Light Company - Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 registrant was required to submit such files).
Alliant Energy Corporation - Yes ☒ No ☐
Interstate Power and Light Company - Yes ☒ No ☐
Wisconsin Power and Light Company - Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Alliant Energy Corporation - Large Accelerated Filer ☒ Accelerated Filer ☐ Non-accelerated Filer ☐ Smaller Reporting Company ☐ Emerging Growth Company ☐
Interstate Power and Light Company - Large Accelerated Filer ☐ Accelerated Filer ☐ Non-accelerated Filer ☒ Smaller Reporting Company ☐ Emerging Growth Company ☐
Wisconsin Power and Light Company - Large Accelerated Filer ☐ Accelerated Filer ☐ Non-accelerated Filer ☒ Smaller Reporting Company ☐ Emerging Growth 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.
Alliant Energy Corporation ☐
Interstate Power and Light Company ☐
Wisconsin Power and Light Company ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Alliant Energy Corporation - Yes ☐ No ☒
Interstate Power and Light Company - Yes ☐ No ☒
Wisconsin Power and Light Company - Yes ☐ No ☒
Number of shares outstanding of each class of common stock as of June 30, 2021:
Alliant Energy Corporation, Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 250,257,856 shares outstanding
Interstate Power and Light Company, Common Stock, $2.50 par value, 13,370,788 shares outstanding (all outstanding shares 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 outstanding shares are owned beneficially and of record by Alliant Energy Corporation)



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DEFINITIONS
The following abbreviations or acronyms used in this report are defined below:
Abbreviation or AcronymDefinitionAbbreviation or AcronymDefinition
2020 Form 10-KCombined Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020GAAPU.S. generally accepted accounting principles
AEFAlliant Energy Finance, LLCIPLInterstate Power and Light Company
Alliant EnergyAlliant Energy CorporationIUBIowa Utilities Board
ATCAmerican Transmission Company LLCMDAManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ATC HoldingsInterest in American Transmission Company LLC and ATC Holdco LLCMISOMidcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Corporate ServicesAlliant Energy Corporate Services, Inc.MWMegawatt
COVID-19Novel coronavirusMWhMegawatt-hour
DAECDuane Arnold Energy CenterN/ANot applicable
DthDekathermNote(s)Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
EGUElectric generating unitOPEBOther postretirement benefits
EPAU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyPPAPurchased power agreement
EPSEarnings per weighted average common sharePSCWPublic Service Commission of Wisconsin
Federal Tax ReformTax Cuts and Jobs ActU.S.United States of America
FERCFederal Energy Regulatory CommissionWest RiversideWest Riverside Energy Center
Financial StatementsCondensed Consolidated Financial StatementsWhiting PetroleumWhiting Petroleum Corporation
FTRFinancial transmission rightWPLWisconsin 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:

the direct or indirect effects resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic on sales volumes, margins, operations, employees, contractors, vendors, the ability to complete construction projects, supply chains, customers’ inability to pay bills, suspension of disconnects, the market value of the assets that fund pension plans and the potential for additional funding requirements, the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations, compliance with regulatory requirements, the ability to implement regulatory plans, economic conditions and access to capital markets;
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 terrorist incidents, including physical attacks and cyber attacks, or responses to such incidents;
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;
IPL’s and WPL’s ability to obtain adequate and timely rate relief to allow for, among other things, the recovery of and/or the return on costs, including fuel costs, operating costs, transmission costs, deferred expenditures, deferred tax assets, tax expense, capital expenditures, and remaining costs related to EGUs that may be permanently closed and certain other retired assets, decreases in sales volumes, earning their authorized rates of return, and the payments to their parent of expected levels of dividends;
federal and state regulatory or governmental actions, including the impact of legislation, and regulatory agency orders;
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 impacts of changes in tax rates, including minimum tax rates, and adjustments made to deferred tax assets and liabilities;
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employee workforce factors, including changes in key executives, ability to hire and retain employees with specialized skills, ability to create desired corporate culture, collective bargaining agreements and negotiations, work stoppages or restructurings;
any material post-closing payments related to any past asset divestitures, including the sale of Whiting Petroleum, which could result from, among other things, indemnification agreements, warranties, guarantees or litigation;
weather effects on results of utility operations;
issues associated with environmental remediation and environmental compliance, including compliance with all environmental and emissions permits, the Coal Combustion Residuals Rule, future changes in environmental laws and regulations, including federal, state or local regulations for carbon dioxide emissions reductions from new and existing fossil-fueled EGUs, and litigation associated with environmental requirements;
increased pressure from customers, investors and other stakeholders to more rapidly reduce carbon dioxide emissions;
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;
continued access to the capital markets on competitive terms and rates, and the actions of credit rating agencies;
inflation and interest rates;
the ability to complete construction of solar generation projects within the cost targets set by regulators, the ability to achieve the expected level of tax benefits based on tax guidelines and project costs, and the ability to efficiently utilize the solar generation project tax benefits for the benefit of customers;
changes in the price of delivered natural gas, transmission, purchased electricity and coal due to shifts in supply and demand caused by market conditions and regulations;
disruptions in the supply and delivery of natural gas, purchased electricity and coal;
the direct or indirect effects resulting from breakdown or failure of equipment in the operation of electric and gas distribution systems, such as mechanical problems and explosions or fires, and compliance with electric and gas transmission and distribution safety regulations, including regulations promulgated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration;
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;
impacts that excessive heat, excessive cold, storms or natural disasters may have on Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s operations and recovery of costs associated with restoration activities or on the operations of Alliant Energy’s investments;
Alliant Energy’s ability to sustain its dividend payout ratio goal;
changes to costs of providing benefits and related funding requirements of pension and OPEB plans due to the market value of the assets that fund the plans, economic conditions, financial market performance, interest rates, timing and form of benefits payments, life expectancies and demographics;
material changes in employee-related benefit and compensation costs;
risks associated with operation and ownership of non-utility holdings;
changes in technology that alter the channels through which customers buy or utilize Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s or WPL’s products and services;
impacts on equity income from unconsolidated investments from valuations and potential changes to ATC’s authorized return on equity;
impacts of IPL’s future tax benefits from Iowa rate-making practices, including deductions for repairs expenditures, allocation of mixed service costs and state depreciation, and recoverability of the associated regulatory assets from customers, when the differences reverse in future periods;
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;
the effect of accounting standards issued periodically by standard-setting bodies;
the ability to successfully complete tax audits and changes in tax accounting methods with no material impact on earnings and cash flows; and
other factors listed in MDA and Risk Factors in Item 1A in the 2020 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 MonthsFor the Six Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Electric utility$717$675$1,418$1,405
Gas utility6959239211
Other utility10102322
Non-utility21193841
Total revenues8177631,7181,679
Operating expenses:
Electric production fuel and purchased power138164271348
Electric transmission service12172255194
Cost of gas sold3121131106
Other operation and maintenance160159306322
Depreciation and amortization165152329298
Taxes other than income taxes26275255
Total operating expenses6415951,3441,323
Operating income176168374356
Other (income) and deductions:
Interest expense6970138139
Equity income from unconsolidated investments, net(19)(18)(34)(31)
Allowance for funds used during construction(5)(15)(9)(38)
Other2344
Total other (income) and deductions47409974
Income before income taxes129128275282
Income tax benefit(17)(8)(45)(27)
Net income146136320309
Preferred dividend requirements of Interstate Power and Light Company2255
Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners$144$134$315$304
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic250.2249.6250.1247.0
Diluted250.6249.8250.5247.2
Earnings per weighted average common share attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners:
Basic$0.58$0.54$1.26$1.23
Diluted$0.57$0.54$1.26$1.23

Refer to accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
(in millions, except per
share and share amounts)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$15$54
Accounts receivable, less allowance for expected credit losses377412
Production fuel, at weighted average cost5766
Gas stored underground, at weighted average cost3246
Materials and supplies, at weighted average cost119105
Regulatory assets9581
Other204123
Total current assets899887
Property, plant and equipment, net14,54014,336
Investments:
ATC Holdings336331
Other170154
Total investments506485
Other assets:
Regulatory assets1,9001,929
Deferred charges and other9473
Total other assets1,9942,002
Total assets$17,939$17,710
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt$308$8
Commercial paper535389
Accounts payable392377
Regulatory liabilities174249
Other230274
Total current liabilities1,6391,297
Long-term debt, net (excluding current portion)6,4686,769
Other liabilities:
Deferred tax liabilities1,8651,814
Regulatory liabilities1,0801,057
Pension and other benefit obligations477511
Other391374
Total other liabilities3,8133,756
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equity:
Alliant Energy Corporation common equity:
Common stock - $0.01 par value - 480,000,000 shares authorized; 250,257,856 and 249,868,415 shares
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Additional paid-in capital2,7222,704
Retained earnings3,1062,994
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(1)
Shares in deferred compensation trust - 372,337 and 380,542 shares at a weighted average cost of $29.65 and $28.73 per share
(11)(11)
Total Alliant Energy Corporation common equity5,8195,688
Cumulative preferred stock of Interstate Power and Light Company200200
Total equity6,0195,888
Total liabilities and equity$17,939$17,710

Refer to accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
20212020
(in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$320$309
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
329298
Deferred tax benefit and tax credits(42)(29)
Equity component of allowance for funds used during construction(6)(27)
Other827
Other changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(265)(198)
Derivative assets (68)(16)
Regulatory liabilities(69)(63)
Deferred income taxes9382
Pension and other benefit obligations(34)(34)
Other(59)(30)
Net cash flows from operating activities207319
Cash flows used for investing activities:
Construction and acquisition expenditures:
Utility business(426)(584)
Other(32)(24)
Cash receipts on sold receivables295210
Other(27)6
Net cash flows used for investing activities(190)(392)
Cash flows from (used for) financing activities:
Common stock dividends(203)(187)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net15235
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt1,050
Payments to retire long-term debt(4)(654)
Net change in commercial paper146(152)
Other(11)(28)
Net cash flows from (used for) financing activities(57)264
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(40)191
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period5618
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$16$209
Supplemental cash flows information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest($137)($138)
Income taxes, net($1)($5)
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures$139$208
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized accounts receivable$154$194

Refer to accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For the Three MonthsFor the Six Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(in millions)
Revenues:
Electric utility$402$388$788$813
Gas utility4334134117
Steam and other10102221
Total revenues455432944951
Operating expenses:
Electric production fuel and purchased power5596114202
Electric transmission service7935171119
Cost of gas sold22137257
Other operation and maintenance8197158184
Depreciation and amortization9389187175
Taxes other than income taxes14142829
Total operating expenses344344730766
Operating income11188214185
Other (income) and deductions:
Interest expense34356969
Allowance for funds used during construction(3)(5)(5)(15)
Other222
Total other (income) and deductions33306656
Income before income taxes7858148129
Income tax benefit(10)(4)(22)(18)
Net income8862170147
Preferred dividend requirements2255
Net income available for common stock$86$60$165$142
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.
Refer to accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
(in millions, except per
share and share amounts)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$11$50
Accounts receivable, less allowance for expected credit losses182210
Income tax refunds receivable1526
Production fuel, at weighted average cost3848
Gas stored underground, at weighted average cost1220
Materials and supplies, at weighted average cost7263
Regulatory assets7252
Other5327
Total current assets455496
Property, plant and equipment, net7,9077,889
Other assets:
Regulatory assets1,4161,431
Deferred charges and other4733
Total other assets1,4631,464
Total assets$9,825$9,849
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$126$162
Regulatory liabilities64103
Other180182
Total current liabilities370447
Long-term debt, net3,3463,345
Other liabilities:
Deferred tax liabilities1,0541,035
Regulatory liabilities
583573
Pension and other benefit obligations171186
Other322299
Total other liabilities2,1302,093
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equity:
Interstate Power and Light Company common equity:
Common stock - $2.50 par value - 24,000,000 shares authorized; 13,370,788 shares outstanding
3333
Additional paid-in capital2,8022,752
Retained earnings944979
Total Interstate Power and Light Company common equity3,7793,764
Cumulative preferred stock200200
Total equity3,9793,964
Total liabilities and equity$9,825$9,849

Refer to accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
20212020
(in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$170$147
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization187175
Deferred tax benefit and tax credits(11)(21)
Other(2)(6)
Other changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(270)(219)
Derivative assets(27)(15)
Accounts payable126
Regulatory liabilities(36)
Deferred income taxes3026
Other(24)(36)
Net cash flows from operating activities1877
Cash flows from (used for) investing activities:
Construction and acquisition expenditures(191)(310)
Cash receipts on sold receivables295210
Other(6)(25)
Net cash flows from (used for) investing activities98(125)
Cash flows from (used for) financing activities:
Common stock dividends(200)(118)
Capital contributions from parent50175
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt400
Payments to retire long-term debt(200)
Other(5)(15)
Net cash flows from (used for) financing activities(155)242
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(39)194
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period509
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$11$203
Supplemental cash flows information:
Cash (paid) refunded during the period for:
Interest($69)($72)
Income taxes, net$27$7
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures$32$94
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized accounts receivable$154$194

Refer to accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For the Three MonthsFor the Six Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
(in millions)
Revenues:
Electric utility$315$287$630$592
Gas utility262510594
Other11
Total revenues341312736687
Operating expenses:
Electric production fuel and purchased power8467158145
Electric transmission service42378475
Cost of gas sold985949
Other operation and maintenance6953128107
Depreciation and amortization7062139121
Taxes other than income taxes12132324
Total operating expenses286240591521
Operating income5572145166
Other (income) and deductions:
Interest expense26275252
Allowance for funds used during construction(2)(10)(4)(23)
Other212
Total other (income) and deductions24194931
Income before income taxes315396135
Income tax benefit(7)(5)(26)(12)
Net income$38$58$122$147
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.
Refer to accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
(in millions, except per
share and share amounts)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$3$3
Accounts receivable, less allowance for expected credit losses182192
Production fuel, at weighted average cost1918
Gas stored underground, at weighted average cost2026
Materials and supplies, at weighted average cost4440
Regulatory assets2329
Other9254
Total current assets383362
Property, plant and equipment, net6,2036,022
Other assets:
Regulatory assets484498
Deferred charges and other4730
Total other assets531528
Total assets$7,117$6,912
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Commercial paper$192$257
Accounts payable203154
Regulatory liabilities110146
Other94117
Total current liabilities599674
Long-term debt, net2,1312,130
Other liabilities:
Deferred tax liabilities
730702
Regulatory liabilities497484
Finance lease obligations - Sheboygan Falls Energy Facility3742
Pension and other benefit obligations205222
Other193180
Total other liabilities1,6621,630
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equity:
Wisconsin Power and Light Company common equity:
Common stock - $5 par value - 18,000,000 shares authorized; 13,236,601 shares outstanding
6666
Additional paid-in capital1,6691,459
Retained earnings990953
Total Wisconsin Power and Light Company common equity2,7252,478
Total liabilities and equity$7,117$6,912

Refer to accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
20212020
(in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$122$147
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization139121
Deferred tax benefit and tax credits(35)(12)
Other10(7)
Other changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable923
Derivative assets(41)(1)
Regulatory liabilities(33)(63)
Deferred income taxes6353
Other(34)(5)
Net cash flows from operating activities200256
Cash flows used for investing activities:
Construction and acquisition expenditures(235)(274)
Other(18)14
Net cash flows used for investing activities(253)(260)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common stock dividends(85)(84)
Capital contributions from parent21025
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt350
Payments to retire long-term debt(150)
Net change in commercial paper(65)(130)
Other(7)(8)
Net cash flows from financing activities533
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(1)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period34
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$3$3
Supplemental cash flows information:
Cash (paid) refunded during the period for:
Interest($52)($50)
Income taxes, net($27)$1
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures$104$114

Refer to accompanying Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial 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 2020 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, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.

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.

NOTE 1(b) Asset Impairments -
Property, Plant and Equipment of Regulated Operations - In the second quarter of 2021, WPL received approval from MISO to retire Columbia Units 1 and 2, which had a net book value of approximately $475 million in aggregate as of June 30, 2021, and currently anticipates retiring Columbia Unit 1 by the end of 2023 and Columbia Unit 2 by the end of 2024. Alliant Energy and WPL concluded that Columbia Units 1 and 2 met the criteria to be considered probable of abandonment as of June 30, 2021. WPL is currently allowed a full recovery of and a full return on these EGUs from both its retail and wholesale customers, and as a result, Alliant Energy and WPL concluded that no disallowance was required as of June 30, 2021.

NOTE 2. REGULATORY MATTERS
Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities -
Regulatory assets were comprised of the following items (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Tax-related$914$890$865$843$49$47
Pension and OPEB costs559580281291278289
Asset retirement obligations12311985813838
Assets retired early10311372773136
IPL’s DAEC PPA amendment102110102110
WPL’s Western Wisconsin gas distribution expansion investments54555455
Derivatives326213113
Other13711781685649
$1,995$2,010$1,488$1,483$507$527

Other - In February 2021, portions of the central and southern U.S., including Alliant Energy’s service territories, experienced a prolonged period of very cold temperatures and a series of winter storms. These events created significant volatility and increases in commodity prices caused by higher demand for electricity and natural gas and disruptions in commodity supply, resulting in IPL under-recovering its natural gas costs. In March 2021, IPL received approval from the IUB to spread recovery of these higher natural gas costs from its retail customers through December 2021. As of June 30, 2021, IPL’s cumulative under-collection of these natural gas costs was $14 million, which is included in “Other” regulatory assets in the above table. The extreme temperatures in February 2021 did not impact WPL’s natural gas costs and IPL’s and WPL’s fuel-related costs to the extent of IPL’s natural gas costs.

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Regulatory liabilities were comprised of the following items (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Tax-related$661$732$322$331$339$401
Cost of removal obligations373367245238128129
Derivatives81284025413
Electric transmission cost recovery486823392529
WPL’s West Riverside liquidated damages40384038
Other517317433430
$1,254$1,306$647$676$607$630

Tax-related - Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s tax-related regulatory liabilities are primarily related to excess deferred tax benefits resulting from the remeasurement of accumulated deferred income taxes caused by Federal Tax Reform. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s tax-related regulatory liabilities decreased primarily due to returning a portion of these excess deferred tax benefits back to customers.

NOTE 3. 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. In April 2021, IPL amended and extended through March 2023 the purchase commitment from the third party to which it sells its receivables. Effective April 2021, the limit on cash proceeds is $110 million. As of June 30, 2021, IPL had $65 million of available capacity under its sales of accounts receivable program. 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 MonthsSix Months
2021202020212020
Maximum outstanding aggregate cash proceeds$110$65$110$96
Average outstanding aggregate cash proceeds61114617

The attributes of IPL’s receivables sold under the Receivables Agreement were as follows (in millions):
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Customer accounts receivable$125$114
Unbilled utility revenues8892
Receivables sold to third party213206
Less: cash proceeds451
Deferred proceeds168205
Less: allowance for expected credit losses1417
Fair value of deferred proceeds$154$188

As of June 30, 2021, outstanding receivables past due under the Receivables Agreement were $15 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 MonthsSix Months
2021202020212020
Collections$453$453$982$994
Write-offs, net of recoveries1133

NOTE 4. INVESTMENTS
Unconsolidated Equity Investments - Alliant Energy’s 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):
Three MonthsSix Months
2021202020212020
ATC Holdings($11)($14)($22)($25)
Other(8)(4)(12)(6)
($19)($18)($34)($31)

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NOTE 5. COMMON EQUITY
Common Share Activity - A summary of Alliant Energy’s common stock activity was as follows:
Shares outstanding, January 1, 2021249,868,415 
Shareowner Direct Plan275,892 
Equity-based compensation plans113,549 
Shares outstanding, June 30, 2021
250,257,856 

Changes in Shareowners’ Equity - A summary of changes in shareowners’ equity was as follows (in millions):
Alliant EnergyTotal Alliant Energy Common Equity
AccumulatedShares inCumulative
AdditionalOtherDeferredPreferred
CommonPaid-InRetainedComprehensiveCompensationStockTotal
StockCapitalEarningsIncome (Loss)Trustof IPLEquity
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Beginning balance, March 31, 2021$3$2,712$3,063($1)($11)$200$5,966
Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners144144
Common stock dividends ($0.4025 per share)
(101)(101)
Shareowner Direct Plan issuances77
Equity-based compensation plans and other33
Ending balance, June 30, 2021$3$2,722$3,106($1)($11)$200$6,019
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Beginning balance, March 31, 2020$2$2,674$2,834$2($10)$200$5,702
Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners134134
Common stock dividends ($0.38 per share)
(94)(94)
Shareowner Direct Plan issuances77
Equity-based compensation plans and other22
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(3)(3)
Ending balance, June 30, 2020$2$2,683$2,874($1)($10)$200$5,748
Alliant EnergyTotal Alliant Energy Common Equity
AccumulatedShares inCumulative
AdditionalOtherDeferredPreferred
CommonPaid-InRetainedComprehensiveCompensationStockTotal
StockCapitalEarningsIncome (Loss)Trustof IPLEquity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Beginning balance, December 31, 2020$2$2,704$2,994($1)($11)$200$5,888
Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners315315
Common stock dividends ($0.805 per share)
(203)(203)
Shareowner Direct Plan issuances11415
Equity-based compensation plans and other44
Ending balance, June 30, 2021$3$2,722$3,106($1)($11)$200$6,019
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Beginning balance, December 31, 2019$2$2,446$2,766$1($10)$200$5,405
Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners304304
Common stock dividends ($0.76 per share)
(187)(187)
Equity forward settlements and Shareowner Direct Plan issuances235235
Equity-based compensation plans and other22
Adoption of new accounting standard, net of tax(9)(9)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(2)(2)
Ending balance, June 30, 2020$2$2,683$2,874($1)($10)$200$5,748
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IPLTotal IPL Common Equity
AdditionalCumulative
CommonPaid-InRetainedPreferredTotal
StockCapitalEarningsStockEquity
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Beginning balance, March 31, 2021$33$2,752$957$200$3,942
Net income available for common stock8686
Common stock dividends(99)(99)
Capital contributions from parent5050
Ending balance, June 30, 2021$33$2,802$944$200$3,979
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Beginning balance, March 31, 2020$33$2,448$914$200$3,595
Net income available for common stock6060
Common stock dividends(59)(59)
Capital contributions from parent7575
Ending balance, June 30, 2020$33$2,523$915$200$3,671
IPLTotal IPL Common Equity
AdditionalCumulative
CommonPaid-InRetainedPreferredTotal
StockCapitalEarningsStockEquity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Beginning balance, December 31, 2020$33$2,752$979$200$3,964
Net income available for common stock165165
Common stock dividends(200)(200)
Capital contributions from parent5050
Ending balance, June 30, 2021$33$2,802$944$200$3,979
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Beginning balance, December 31, 2019$33$2,348$891$200$3,472
Net income available for common stock142142
Common stock dividends(118)(118)
Capital contributions from parent175175
Ending balance, June 30, 2020$33$2,523$915$200$3,671
WPLAdditionalTotal
CommonPaid-InRetainedCommon
StockCapitalEarningsEquity
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Beginning balance, March 31, 2021$66$1,584$995$2,645
Net income3838
Common stock dividends(43)(43)
Capital contributions from parent8585
Ending balance, June 30, 2021$66$1,669$990$2,725
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Beginning balance, March 31, 2020$66$1,459$911$2,436
Net income5858
Common stock dividends(42)(42)
Ending balance, June 30, 2020$66$1,459$927$2,452
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WPLAdditionalTotal
CommonPaid-InRetainedCommon
StockCapitalEarningsEquity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Beginning balance, December 31, 2020$66$1,459$953$2,478
Net income122122
Common stock dividends(85)(85)
Capital contributions from parent210210
Ending balance, June 30, 2021$66$1,669$990$2,725
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Beginning balance, December 31, 2019$66$1,434$864$2,364
Net income147147
Common stock dividends(84)(84)
Capital contributions from parent2525
Ending balance, June 30, 2020$66$1,459$927$2,452

NOTE 6. DEBT
Short-term Debt - Information regarding Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s commercial paper, and Alliant Energy’s and WPL’s borrowings under the single credit facility, which currently expires in August 2023, classified as short-term debt was as follows (dollars in millions):
June 30, 2021Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Amount outstanding$535$—$192
Weighted average interest rates0.2%N/A0.1%
Available credit facility capacity$465$250$108
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Three Months Ended June 30202120202021202020212020
Maximum amount outstanding (based on daily outstanding balances)$571$271$19$8$232$182
Average amount outstanding (based on daily outstanding balances)$452$121$1$—$177$9
Weighted average interest rates0.2%0.5%0.2%0.5%0.1%0.5%
Six Months Ended June 30
Maximum amount outstanding (based on daily outstanding balances)$578$463$19$8$275$212
Average amount outstanding (based on daily outstanding balances)$438$252$—$—$183$88
Weighted average interest rates0.2%1.5%0.2%0.5%0.1%1.7%

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NOTE 7. REVENUES
Disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers, which correlates to revenues for each reportable segment, was as follows (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Three Months Ended June 30202120202021202020212020
Electric Utility:
Retail - residential$258$251$142$136$116$115
Retail - commercial1751631151096054
Retail - industrial2101971161149483
Wholesale474015133227
Bulk power and other27241416138
Total Electric Utility717675402388315287
Gas Utility:
Retail - residential393324181515
Retail - commercial191512877
Retail - industrial32221
Transportation/other895633
Total Gas Utility695943342625
Other Utility:
Steam9999
Other utility1111
Total Other Utility10101010
Non-Utility and Other:
Transportation and other2119
Total Non-Utility and Other2119
Total revenues$817$763$455$432$341$312
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Six Months Ended June 30202120202021202020212020
Electric Utility:
Retail - residential$520$517$281$283$239$234
Retail - commercial347346225229122117
Retail - industrial412407228235184172
Wholesale878026276153
Bulk power and other525528392416
Total Electric Utility1,4181,405788813630592
Gas Utility:
Retail - residential13812476676257
Retail - commercial726039323328
Retail - industrial865432
Transportation/other2121141477
Total Gas Utility23921113411710594
Other Utility:
Steam18191819
Other utility534211
Total Other Utility2322222111
Non-Utility and Other:
Transportation and other3841
Total Non-Utility and Other3841
Total revenues$1,718$1,679$944$951$736$687

NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Rates - Overall effective income tax rates, which were computed by dividing income tax expense (benefit) by income before income taxes, were as follows. The effective income tax rates were different than the federal statutory rate primarily due to state income taxes, production tax credits, amortization of excess deferred taxes and the effect of rate-making on property-related differences. The decreases in Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s overall effective income tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020 were primarily due to increased amortization of excess deferred taxes primarily at WPL, which were used to offset increases in WPL’s 2021 increased revenue requirements, and increased production tax credits at IPL.
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Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Three MonthsSix MonthsThree MonthsSix MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
202120202021202020212020202120202021202020212020
Overall income tax rate(13%)(6%)(16%)(10%)(13%)(7%)(15%)(14%)(23%)(9%)(27%)(9%)

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities -
Carryforwards - At June 30, 2021, carryforwards and expiration dates were estimated as follows (in millions):
Range of Expiration DatesAlliant EnergyIPLWPL
Federal net operating losses2037$322$297$3
State net operating losses2021-2041652292
Federal tax credits2022-2041506302182

NOTE 9. BENEFIT PLANS
NOTE 9(a) Pension and OPEB 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 below (in millions). For IPL and WPL, amounts are for their plan participants covered under plans they sponsor, as well as amounts directly assigned to them related to certain participants in the Alliant Energy and Corporate Services sponsored plans.
Defined Benefit Pension PlansOPEB Plans
Three MonthsSix MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
Alliant Energy20212020202120202021202020212020
Service cost$3$2$6$5$1$1$2$2
Interest cost91117221123
Expected return on plan assets(17)(17)(34)(35)(1)(1)(2)(3)
Amortization of actuarial loss9819171122
Settlement losses (a)4
$4$4$8$13$2$2$4$4
Defined Benefit Pension PlansOPEB Plans
Three MonthsSix MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
IPL20212020202120202021202020212020
Service cost$2$2$4$3$1$1$1$1
Interest cost4581011
Expected return on plan assets(8)(8)(16)(16)(1)(1)(2)(2)
Amortization of actuarial loss43871111
$2$2$4$4$1$1$1$1
Defined Benefit Pension PlansOPEB Plans
Three MonthsSix MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
WPL20212020202120202021202020212020
Service cost$1$1$2$2$—$1$—$1
Interest cost4489111
Expected return on plan assets(7)(7)(15)(15)
Amortization of actuarial loss4498111
$2$2$4$4$1$2$2$3

(a)Settlement losses related to payments made to retired executives of Alliant Energy.

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 EnergyIPLWPL
Three MonthsSix MonthsThree MonthsSix MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
202120202021202020212020202120202021202020212020
Compensation expense$2$2$5$5$2$2$3$3$1$1$2$2
Income tax benefits112211111111

As of June 30, 2021, Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation awards was $10 million, $5 million and $4 million, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of between 1 year and 2 years.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2021, performance shares, performance restricted stock units and restricted stock units were granted to key employees as follows. These shares and units will be paid out in shares of common stock, and are therefore accounted for as equity awards.
Weighted Average
GrantsGrant Date Fair Value
Performance shares72,774$46.19
Performance restricted stock units72,77448.61
Restricted stock units79,86248.61

As of June 30, 2021, 453,489 shares were included in the calculation of diluted EPS related to the nonvested equity awards.

NOTE 10. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
A reconciliation of the changes in asset retirement obligations associated with long-lived assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021 is as follows (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPL
Balance, January 1$251$177
Revisions in estimated cash flows3226
Liabilities settled(4)(3)
Accretion expense43
Balance, June 30
$283$203

NOTE 11. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Commodity Derivatives -
Notional Amounts - As of June 30, 2021, gross notional amounts and settlement/delivery years related to outstanding swap contracts, option contracts, physical forward contracts and FTRs that were accounted for as commodity derivative instruments were as follows (units in thousands):
FTRsNatural GasCoalDiesel Fuel
MWhsYearsDthsYearsTonsYearsGallonsYears
Alliant Energy
16,242 2021-2022179,960 2021-20285,148 2021-20234,284 2021-2022
IPL4,936 2021-202294,049 2021-20281,946 2021-2023— 
WPL11,306 2021-202285,911 2021-20273,202 2021-20234,284 2021-2022

Financial Statement Presentation - Derivative instruments are recorded at fair value each reporting date on the balance sheets as assets or liabilities as follows (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Current derivative assets$77$24$41$20$36$4
Non-current derivative assets2510159101
Current derivative liabilities19136
Non-current derivative liabilities3161927

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s derivative assets increased and derivative liabilities decreased primarily as a result of higher natural gas prices. Based on IPL’s and WPL’s natural gas cost recovery mechanisms, this resulted in corresponding decreases in derivative regulatory assets and increases in derivative regulatory liabilities on the balance sheets.

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, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit risk-related contingent features in a net liability position was not 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
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were netted, amounts would not be materially different from gross amounts of derivative assets and derivative liabilities at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. 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. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
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 EnergyJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair ValueFair Value
CarryingLevelLevelLevelCarryingLevelLevelLevel
Amount123TotalAmount123Total
Assets:
Money market fund investments$6 $6 $— $— $6 $44 $44 $— $— $44 
Derivatives102  62 40 102 34 — 29 34 
Deferred proceeds154   154 154 188 — — 188 188 
Liabilities:
Derivatives4  3 1 4 25 — 25 — 25 
Long-term debt (incl. current maturities)6,776  7,846 1 7,847 6,777 — 8,107 8,109 
IPLJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair ValueFair Value
CarryingLevelLevelLevelCarryingLevelLevelLevel
Amount123TotalAmount123Total
Assets:
Money market fund investments$6 $6 $— $— $6 $44 $44 $— $— $44 
Derivatives56  25 31 56 29 — 26 29 
Deferred proceeds154   154 154 188 — — 188 188 
Liabilities:
Derivatives2  1 1 2 12 — 12 — 12 
Long-term debt3,346  3,880  3,880 3,345 — 4,021 — 4,021 
WPLJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair ValueFair Value
CarryingLevelLevelLevelCarryingLevelLevelLevel
Amount123TotalAmount123Total
Assets:
Derivatives$46 $— $37 $9 $46 $5 $— $2 $3 $5 
Liabilities:
Derivatives2  2  2 13 — 13 — 13 
Long-term debt2,131  2,593  2,593 2,130 — 2,690 — 2,690 

Information for Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs) was as follows (in millions). Such amounts for WPL were not material.
Alliant EnergyCommodity Contract Derivative
Assets and (Liabilities), netDeferred Proceeds
Three Months Ended June 302021202020212020
Beginning balance, April 1$15$14$107$188
Total net gains included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)812
Purchases2114
Settlements (a)(5)(4)476
Ending balance, June 30
$39$36$154$194
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$12$—$—
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Alliant EnergyCommodity Contract Derivative
Assets and (Liabilities), netDeferred Proceeds
Six Months Ended June 302021202020212020
Beginning balance, January 1$29$21$188$188
Total net gains included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)19
Purchases2114
Settlements (a)(12)(8)(34)6
Ending balance, June 30
$39$36$154$194
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
$1$9$—$—
IPLCommodity Contract Derivative
Assets and (Liabilities), netDeferred Proceeds
Three Months Ended June 302021202020212020
Beginning balance, April 1$14$13$107$188
Total net gains included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)411
Purchases1611
Settlements (a)(4)(3)476
Ending balance, June 30
$30$32$154$194
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
$4$11$—$—
IPLCommodity Contract Derivative
Assets and (Liabilities), netDeferred Proceeds
Six Months Ended June 302021202020212020
Beginning balance, January 1$26$18$188$188
Total net gains (losses) included in changes in net assets (realized/unrealized)(2)9
Purchases1611
Settlements (a)(10)(6)(34)6
Ending balance, June 30
$30$32$154$194
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
($2)$9$—$—
(a)Settlements related to deferred proceeds are due to the change in the carrying amount of receivables sold less the allowance for expected credit losses associated with the receivables sold and cash amounts received from the receivables sold.

Commodity Contracts - The fair value of FTR and natural gas commodity contracts categorized as Level 3 was recognized as net derivative assets as follows (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Excluding FTRsFTRsExcluding FTRsFTRsExcluding FTRsFTRs
June 30, 2021$13$26$13$17$—$9
December 31, 2020181117912

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
NOTE 13(a) Capital Purchase Commitments - Various contractual obligations contain minimum future commitments related to capital expenditures for certain construction projects, including WPL’s expansion of solar generation. At June 30, 2021, Alliant Energy’s and WPL’s minimum future commitments for these projects were $25 million and $22 million, respectively.

NOTE 13(b) Other Purchase Commitments - Various commodity supply, transportation and storage contracts help meet obligations to provide electricity and natural gas to utility customers. In addition, there are various purchase commitments associated with other goods and services. At June 30, 2021, related minimum future commitments were as follows (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Natural gas$909$456$453
Coal894841
Other (a)1246529
$1,122$569$523
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(a)Includes individual commitments incurred during the normal course of business that exceeded $1 million at June 30, 2021.

NOTE 13(c) Guarantees and Indemnifications -
Whiting Petroleum - Whiting Petroleum is an independent oil and gas company. In 2004, Alliant Energy sold its remaining interest in Whiting Petroleum. 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 multiple general partnership agreements in the oil and gas industry. The guarantees do not include a maximum limit. Based on information made available to Alliant Energy by Whiting Petroleum, the Whiting Petroleum affiliate holds an approximate 6% share in the partnerships, and currently known obligations include costs associated with the future abandonment of certain facilities owned by the partnerships. The general partnerships were formed under California law, and Alliant Energy Resources, LLC may need to perform under the guarantees if the affiliate of Whiting Petroleum is unable to meet its partnership obligations.

As of June 30, 2021, the currently known partnership obligations for the abandonment obligations are estimated at $68 million, which represents Alliant Energy’s currently estimated maximum exposure under the guarantees. Alliant Energy estimates its expected loss to be a portion of the $68 million of known partnership abandonment obligations of the Whiting Petroleum affiliate and the other partners. Alliant Energy is not aware of any material liabilities related to these guarantees that it is probable that it will be obligated to pay; however, as of both June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, a liability of $5 million is recorded in “Other liabilities” on Alliant Energy’s balance sheets for expected credit losses related to the contingent obligations that are in the scope of these guarantees.

Non-utility Wind Farm in Oklahoma - In 2017, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEF acquired a cash equity ownership interest in a non-utility wind farm located in Oklahoma. The wind farm provides electricity to a third party under a long-term PPA. Alliant Energy provided a parent guarantee of its subsidiary’s indemnification obligations under the related operating agreement and PPA. Alliant Energy’s obligations under the operating agreement were $74 million as of June 30, 2021 and will reduce annually until expiring in July 2047. Alliant Energy’s obligations under the PPA are subject to a maximum limit of $17 million and expire in December 2031, subject to potential extension. Alliant Energy is not aware of any material liabilities related to this guarantee that it is probable that it will be obligated to pay and therefore has not recognized any material liabilities related to this guarantee as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

NOTE 13(d) 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. At June 30, 2021, 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, which are not discounted, were as follows (in millions). At June 30, 2021, such amounts for WPL were not material.
Alliant EnergyIPL
Range of estimated future costs$9 
-
$24$6 
-
$19
Current and non-current environmental liabilities$12$9

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 Clean Air Act 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 fuel switching or retiring Burlington by December 31, 2021 and Prairie Creek Units 1 and 3 by December 31, 2025. Alliant Energy and IPL currently expect to recover material costs incurred by IPL related to compliance with the terms of the Consent Decree 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 and electric and gas distribution systems to comply with certain of these rules could be significant. Specific current, proposed or potential environmental matters include, among others: Effluent Limitation Guidelines, Coal Combustion Residuals Rule, and various legislation and EPA regulations to monitor and regulate the emission of greenhouse gases, including the Clean Air Act.

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NOTE 14. SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS
Certain financial information relating to Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s business segments is as follows. Intersegment revenues were not material to their respective operations.

Alliant EnergyATC Holdings,Alliant
UtilityNon-Utility,Energy
ElectricGasOtherTotalParent and OtherConsolidated
(in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Revenues$717$69$10$796$21$817
Operating income (loss)1643(1)16610176
Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners12420144
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenues$675$59$10$744$19$763
Operating income 152711608168
Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners11816134
Alliant EnergyATC Holdings,Alliant
UtilityNon-Utility,Energy
ElectricGasOtherTotalParent and OtherConsolidated
(in millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Revenues$1,418$239$23$1,680$38$1,718
Operating income31147135915374
Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners28728315
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenues$1,405$211$22$1,638$41$1,679
Operating income2984943515356
Net income attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners28915304
IPLElectricGasOtherTotal
(in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Revenues$402$43$10$455
Operating income10731111
Net income available for common stock86
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenues$388$34$10$432
Operating income825188
Net income available for common stock60
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Revenues$788$134$22$944
Operating income179332214
Net income available for common stock165
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenues$813$117$21$951
Operating income149333185
Net income available for common stock142
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WPLElectricGasOtherTotal
(in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Revenues$315$26$—$341
Operating income (loss)57(2)55
Net income38
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenues$287$25$—$312
Operating income70272
Net income58
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Revenues$630$105$1$736
Operating income (loss)13214(1)145
Net income122
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenues$592$94$1$687
Operating income149161166
Net income147

NOTE 15. 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):
IPLWPL
Three MonthsSix MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
20212020202120202021202020212020
Corporate Services billings$48$44$88$81$41$35$76$67
Sales credited4105256274
Purchases billed995724213821204740

Net intercompany payables to Corporate Services were as follows (in millions):
IPLWPL
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Net payables to Corporate Services$126$110$72$73

ATC - Pursuant to various agreements, WPL receives a range of transmission services from ATC. WPL provides operation, maintenance, and construction services to ATC. WPL and ATC 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 MonthsSix Months
2021202020212020
ATC billings to WPL$30$25$62$53
WPL billings to ATC6396

WPL owed ATC net amounts of $9 million as of June 30, 2021 and $9 million as of December 31, 2020.

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

This MDA includes information relating to Alliant Energy, and IPL and WPL (collectively, the Utilities), as well as ATC Holdings, 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 2020 Form 10-K. Unless otherwise noted, all “per share” references in MDA refer to earnings per diluted share.

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2021 HIGHLIGHTS

Key highlights since the filing of the 2020 Form 10-K include the following:

Customer Investments:
In March 2021, WPL filed a Certificate of Authority with the PSCW for approval to acquire, construct, own, and operate up to 414 MW of new solar generation by the end of 2023 in the following Wisconsin counties: Dodge (150 MW), Waushara (99 MW), Rock (65 MW), Grant (50 MW) and Green (50 MW). In June 2021, WPL received an order from the PSCW authorizing WPL to acquire, own and operate 675 MW of new solar generation in various Wisconsin counties. The 1,089 MW of new solar generation would replace energy and capacity being eliminated with the planned retirement of the coal-fired Edgewater Generating Station (414 MW) by the end of 2022, and Columbia Unit 1 by the end of 2023 and Columbia Unit 2 by the end of 2024 (595 MW in aggregate), which are the last coal-fired EGUs at WPL. The retirement of these coal-fired EGUs supports Alliant Energy’s strategy, which is focused on meeting its customers’ energy needs in an economical, efficient and sustainable manner.

Rate Matters:
In May 2021, WPL filed a proposed settlement with the PSCW for annual base rate increases of $70 million and $15 million for WPL’s retail electric and gas customers, respectively, covering the 2022/2023 forward-looking Test Period, which was based on a stipulated agreement between WPL and certain intervenor groups. The key drivers for the proposed annual base rate increases include lower excess deferred income tax benefits in 2022 and 2023 and revenue requirement impacts of increasing electric and gas rate base, including investments in solar generation. In addition, the settlement proposes WPL maintain its current authorized return on common equity of 10%, implement a 54% common equity component of regulatory capital structure, as well as receive a recovery of and a return on the remaining net book value of Edgewater Unit 5, which is currently expected to be retired by the end of 2022. WPL currently expects any rate changes granted from this request to be effective on January 1, 2022 and extend through the end of 2023.
In June 2021, the IUB adopted new rules that establish minimum filing requirements for rate reviews using a forward-looking test period, and the related subsequent proceeding review after the close of the forward-looking test period. The rules provide that in the subsequent proceeding review, a utility’s actual costs and revenues shall be presumed to be reasonably consistent with the forward-looking test period if the utility’s actual return on common equity falls with a standard of reasonableness of 50 basis points above or 50 basis points below the authorized return on common equity. If the utility’s actual return on common equity is outside of this range, future rates could be adjusted.

Legislative Matters:
In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Act) was enacted. The most significant provision of the Act for Alliant Energy is reduced minimum pension plan funding requirements, which Alliant Energy is currently evaluating. The Act also provides additional funding to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which assists certain of Alliant Energy’s customers with managing their energy costs, as well as provides financial support for certain of Alliant Energy’s residential, small business and non-profit customers.
In April 2021, legislation was enacted in Iowa prohibiting counties and cities from regulating the sale of natural gas and propane, which supports IPL’s ability to provide gas utility service to a diversified base of retail customers and industries.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of operations include financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP as well as utility electric margins and utility gas margins, which are not measures of financial performance under GAAP. Utility electric margins are defined as electric revenues less electric production fuel, purchased power and electric transmission service expenses. Utility gas margins are defined as gas revenues less cost of gas sold. Utility electric margins and utility gas margins are non-GAAP financial measures because they exclude other utility and non-utility revenues, other operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation and amortization expenses, and taxes other than income tax expense.

Management believes that utility electric and gas margins provide a meaningful basis for evaluating and managing utility operations since electric production fuel, purchased power and electric transmission service expenses and cost of gas sold are generally passed through to customers, and therefore, result in changes to electric and gas revenues that are comparable to changes in such expenses. The presentation of utility electric and gas margins herein is intended to provide supplemental information for investors regarding operating performance. These utility electric and gas margins may not be comparable to how other entities define utility electric and gas margin. Furthermore, these measures are not intended to replace operating income as determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of operating performance.

Additionally, the table below includes EPS for Utilities and Corporate Services, ATC Holdings, and Non-utility and Parent, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Alliant Energy believes these non-GAAP financial measures 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.

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Financial Results Overview - Alliant Energy’s net income and EPS attributable to Alliant Energy common shareowners for the three months ended June 30 were as follows (dollars in millions, except per share amounts):
20212020
IncomeEPSIncomeEPS
Utilities and Corporate Services$128$0.51$121$0.48
ATC Holdings80.03100.04
Non-utility and Parent80.0330.02
Alliant Energy Consolidated$144$0.57$134$0.54

Alliant Energy’s Utilities and Corporate Services net income increased by $7 million for the three-month period, primarily due to higher earnings resulting from IPL’s and WPL’s increasing rate base and higher retail electric and gas sales due to warmer temperatures in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020. These items were partially offset by higher depreciation expense, lower allowance for funds used during construction and higher WPL electric fuel-related costs, net of recoveries.

For the three and six months ended June 30, operating income and a reconciliation of utility electric and gas margins to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, operating income, was as follows (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Three Months202120202021202020212020
Operating income$176$168$111$88$55$72
Electric utility revenues$717$675$402$388$315$287
Electric production fuel and purchased power expenses(138)(164)(55)(96)(84)(67)
Electric transmission service expense(121)(72)(79)(35)(42)(37)
Utility Electric Margin (non-GAAP)458439268257189183
Gas utility revenues695943342625
Cost of gas sold(31)(21)(22)(13)(9)(8)
Utility Gas Margin (non-GAAP)383821211717
Other utility revenues10101010
Non-utility revenues2119
Other operation and maintenance expenses(160)(159)(81)(97)(69)(53)
Depreciation and amortization expenses(165)(152)(93)(89)(70)(62)
Taxes other than income tax expense(26)(27)(14)(14)(12)(13)
Operating income$176$168$111$88$55$72
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Six Months202120202021202020212020
Operating income$374$356$214$185$145$166
Electric utility revenues$1,418$1,405$788$813$630$592
Electric production fuel and purchased power expenses(271)(348)(114)(202)(158)(145)
Electric transmission service expense(255)(194)(171)(119)(84)(75)
Utility Electric Margin (non-GAAP)892863503492388372
Gas utility revenues23921113411710594
Cost of gas sold(131)(106)(72)(57)(59)(49)
Utility Gas Margin (non-GAAP)10810562604645
Other utility revenues2322222111
Non-utility revenues3841
Other operation and maintenance expenses(306)(322)(158)(184)(128)(107)
Depreciation and amortization expenses(329)(298)(187)(175)(139)(121)
Taxes other than income tax expense(52)(55)(28)(29)(23)(24)
Operating income$374$356$214$185$145$166

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Operating Income Variances - Variances between periods in operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020 were as follows (in millions):
Three MonthsSix Months
Alliant EnergyIPLWPLAlliant EnergyIPLWPL
Total higher utility electric margin variance (Refer to details below)$19$11$6$29$11$16
Total higher utility gas margin variance (Refer to details below)321
Total lower (higher) other operation and maintenance expenses variance (Refer to details below)(1)16(16)1626(21)
Higher depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to additional plant in service in 2020 and 2021, including IPL’s new wind generation, and WPL’s West Riverside Energy Center and Kossuth wind farm(13)(4)(8)(31)(12)(18)
Other31121
$8$23($17)$18$29($21)

Electric and Gas Revenues and Sales Summary - Electric and gas revenues (in millions), and MWh and Dth sales (in thousands), for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows:
Alliant EnergyElectricGas
RevenuesMWhs SoldRevenuesDths Sold
20212020202120202021202020212020
Three Months
Retail$643$6115,9595,609$61$506,6047,023
Sales for resale58511,4871,630N/AN/AN/AN/A
Transportation/Other161316188923,05625,888
$717$6757,4627,257$69$5929,66032,911
Six Months
Retail$1,279$1,27012,23111,734$218$19030,03529,045
Sales for resale1031082,5583,509N/AN/AN/AN/A
Transportation/Other36273536212147,74654,704
$1,418$1,40514,82415,279$239$21177,78183,749
IPLElectricGas
RevenuesMWhs SoldRevenuesDths Sold
20212020202120202021202020212020
Three Months
Retail$373$3593,3143,189$38$283,4283,456
Sales for resale17223861,074N/AN/AN/AN/A
Transportation/Other12778569,2418,813
$402$3883,7074,271$43$3412,66912,269
Six Months
Retail$734$7476,8966,671$120$10315,56615,077
Sales for resale28506732,325N/AN/AN/AN/A
Transportation/Other26161718141420,41920,107
$788$8137,5869,014$134$11735,98535,184
WPLElectricGas
RevenuesMWhs SoldRevenuesDths Sold
20212020202120202021202020212020
Three Months
Retail$270$2522,6452,420$23$223,1763,567
Sales for resale41291,101556N/AN/AN/AN/A
Transportation/Other469103313,81517,075
$315$2873,7552,986$26$2516,99120,642
Six Months
Retail$545$5235,3355,063$98$8714,46913,968
Sales for resale75581,8851,184N/AN/AN/AN/A
Transportation/Other101118187727,32734,597
$630$5927,2386,265$105$9441,79648,565

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Sales Trends and Temperatures - Alliant Energy’s retail electric and gas sales volumes increased 6% and decreased 6%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to changes in temperatures and COVID-19 impacts in Alliant Energy’s service territories. Alliant Energy’s retail electric and gas sales volumes increased 4% and 3%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to changes in temperatures and COVID-19 impacts in Alliant Energy’s service territories, partially offset by the impact on sales of the additional day due to leap year in 2020. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, changes in COVID-19 impacts resulted in decreases for retail electric residential sales volumes and increases for retail electric commercial and industrial sales.

Estimated increases (decreases) to electric and gas margins from the impacts of temperatures for the three and six months ended June 30 were as follows (in millions):
Electric MarginsGas Margins
Three MonthsSix MonthsThree MonthsSix Months
20212020Change20212020Change20212020Change20212020Change
IPL$9$2$7$11($1)$12$—$2($2)$2 $— $2 
WPL83599 (1)
Total Alliant Energy$17$5$12$20($1)$21$—$2($2)$2 ($1)$3 

Electric Sales for Resale - Electric sales for resale volume 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 sales for resale revenues were largely offset by changes in fuel-related costs, and therefore, did not have a significant impact on electric margins.

Gas Transportation/Other - Gas transportation/other sales volume changes were largely due to changes in the gas volumes supplied to Alliant Energy’s natural gas-fired EGUs caused by the availability and dispatch of such EGUs. Changes in these transportation/other revenues did not have a significant impact on gas margins.

Utility Electric Margin Variances - The following items contributed to increased (decreased) utility electric margins for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020 as follows (in millions):
Three MonthsSix Months
Alliant EnergyIPLWPLAlliant EnergyIPLWPL
Higher revenue requirements due to increasing rate base (a) (b)$13$9$4$26$19$7
Estimated changes in sales volumes caused by temperatures127521129
Lower revenues at IPL due to changes in credits on customers’ bills related to excess deferred income tax benefits amortization through the tax benefit rider (offset by changes in income tax)(5)(5)(12)(12)
Lower revenues at IPL related to changes in recovery amounts for energy efficiency costs through the energy efficiency rider (mostly offset by changes in energy efficiency expense)(3)(3)(8)(8)
Higher WPL electric fuel-related costs, net of recoveries(7)(7)(7)(7)
Other (includes higher temperature-normalized sales primarily due to COVID-19 impacts)93497
$19$11$6$29$11$16

(a)IPL’s final retail electric base rate increase was effective February 26, 2020. Effective with final rates, the recovery of, and return on, IPL’s new wind generation placed in service in 2019 and 2020 is provided through the renewable energy rider. The final rate increase includes a reduction for anticipated production tax credits for IPL’s new wind generation. This reduction is expected to be offset by a reduction in income tax expense resulting from production tax credits recognized from this new wind generation. In September 2020, IPL made a buyout payment of $110 million in exchange for shortening the terms of its DAEC PPA by 5 years. The higher revenue requirements from the buyout payment, including a return on such costs, is being recovered from IPL’s retail customers from 2021 through the end of 2025.
(b)In December 2020, the PSCW issued an order authorizing WPL to maintain its current retail electric base rates through the end of 2021. WPL will utilize anticipated fuel-related cost savings and excess deferred income tax benefits in 2021 to offset the revenue requirement impacts of increasing electric rate base, including the Kossuth wind farm, which was placed in service in October 2020. The lower fuel expense benefits are recognized in electric margin and the additional amount of excess deferred income tax benefits is recognized as a reduction in income tax expense.

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Utility Gas Margin Variances - The following items contributed to increased (decreased) utility gas margins for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020 as follows (in millions):
Three MonthsSix Months
Alliant EnergyIPLWPLAlliant EnergyIPLWPL
Estimated changes in sales volumes caused by temperatures($2)($2)$—$3$2$1
Other 22
$—$—$—$3$2$1

Other Operation and Maintenance Expenses Variances - The following items contributed to (increased) decreased other operation and maintenance expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020 as follows (in millions):
Three MonthsSix Months
Alliant EnergyIPLWPLAlliant EnergyIPLWPL
Lower bad debt expense at IPL$3$3$—$10$10$—
Credit loss charge in 2020 related to guarantees for an affiliate of Whiting Petroleum8
Lower energy efficiency expense at IPL (primarily offset by lower revenues)3388
Higher generation operation and maintenance expenses(7)(1)(6)(11)(4)(7)
Other11(10)112(14)
($1)$16($16)$16$26($21)

Other Income and Deductions Variances - The following items contributed to (increased) decreased other income and deductions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020 as follows (in millions):
Three MonthsSix Months
Alliant EnergyIPLWPLAlliant EnergyIPLWPL
Lower allowance for funds used during construction primarily due to changes in construction work in progress balances related to IPL’s new wind generation, and WPL’s West Riverside Energy Center and Kossuth wind farm placed in service in 2020($10)($2)($8)($29)($10)($19)
Other3(1)341
($7)($3)($5)($25)($10)($18)

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

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The liquidity and capital resources summary included in the 2020 Form 10-K has not changed materially, except as described below.

Liquidity Position - At June 30, 2021, Alliant Energy had $15 million of cash and cash equivalents, $465 million ($107 million at the parent company, $250 million at IPL and $108 million at WPL) of available capacity under the single revolving credit facility and $65 million of available capacity at IPL under its sales of accounts receivable program.

Capital Structure - Capital structures at June 30, 2021 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 EnergyIPLWPL
202120202021202020212020
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, January 1$56$18$50$9$3$4
Cash flows from (used for):
Operating activities2073191877200256
Investing activities(190)(392)98(125)(253)(260)
Financing activities(57)264(155)242533
Net increase (decrease)(40)191(39)194(1)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, June 30
$16$209$11$203$3$3

Operating Activities - The following items contributed to increased (decreased) operating activity cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Changes in the sales of accounts receivable at IPL($45)($45)$—
Higher natural gas cost payments from extreme temperatures in February 2021 resulting in under-recovered natural gas costs at IPL (Refer to Note 2)
(14)(14)
Refunds received in 2020 related to the MISO transmission owner return on equity complaint November 2019 FERC order(13)(10)(3)
Changes in credits issued to IPL’s retail electric customers through its tax benefit rider related to excess deferred income taxes amortization(12)(12)
Credits issued to IPL’s retail electric customers in 2021 through its transmission cost rider for refunds received in 2020 for the MISO transmission owner return on equity complaints(12)(12)
Credits issued to IPL’s retail electric customers in 2020 through its transmission cost rider for amounts previously collected in rates4242
Increased collections from IPL’s and WPL’s retail customers caused by temperature impacts on electric and gas sales241410
Changes in income taxes paid/refunded420(28)
Other (primarily due to other changes in working capital)(86)(42)(35)
($112)($59)($56)

Investing Activities - The following items contributed to increased (decreased) investing activity cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Lower utility construction and acquisition expenditures (a)$158$119$39
Changes in the amount of cash receipts on sold receivables8585
Refund from ATC in 2020 for construction deposits WPL previously provided to ATC for transmission network upgrades for West Riverside(42)(42)
Other11910
$202$223$7

(a)Largely due to lower expenditures for IPL’s and WPL’s expansion of wind generation and WPL’s West Riverside Energy Center, partially offset by higher expenditures for WPL’s solar generation.

Construction and Acquisition Expenditures - As a result of rising prices for certain commodity, labor and other costs, as well as additional solar generation included in WPL’s Certificate of Authority filings, Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL currently expect higher construction expenditures for WPL’s 1,089 MW of solar generation and IPL’s 400 MW of solar generation than what was previously included in the anticipated construction and acquisition expenditures included in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the 2020 Form 10-K. In July 2021, WPL notified the PSCW that it currently expects estimated construction costs and related rate base additions associated with its 675 MW of new solar generation will exceed amounts approved by the PSCW in June 2021 by approximately 7-10%.

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Financing Activities - The following items contributed to increased (decreased) financing activity cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 (in millions):
Alliant EnergyIPLWPL
Lower net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt($1,050)($400)($350)
Lower net proceeds from common stock issuances(220)
Higher common stock dividends(16)(82)(1)
Lower payments to retire long-term debt650200150
Net changes in the amount of commercial paper outstanding29865
Higher (lower) capital contributions from IPL’s and WPL’s parent company, Alliant Energy(125)185
Other17101
($321)($397)$50

WPL Solar Project Tax Equity Credits - WPL proposes to own and operate the 1,089 MWs of solar generation projects discussed in “2021 Highlights,” which are currently expected to qualify for 30% investment tax credits, through a tax equity partnership, with approximately 35% to 45% of the construction costs financed with capital from the tax equity partner. WPL requested the PSCW to include $355 million and $585 million in rate base for the 414 MW and 675 MW of new solar generation, respectively, which reflects its portion of capital expenditures, less the amounts expected to be financed by the tax equity partner.

Common Stock Issuances - Refer to Note 5 for discussion of common stock issuances by Alliant Energy in 2021.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Certain Financial Commitments - A summary of Alliant Energy’s and IPL’s off-balance sheet arrangements and Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s and WPL’s contractual obligations is included in the 2020 Form 10-K and has not changed materially from the items reported in the 2020 Form 10-K, except for the items described in Notes 3 and 13.

OTHER MATTERS

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - The summary of critical accounting policies and estimates included in the 2020 Form 10-K has not changed materially, except as described below.

Long-Lived Assets -
Regulated Operations -
Generating Units Subject to Early Retirement - Refer to Note 1(b) for discussion of the anticipated retirement of Columbia Unit 1 by the end of 2023 and Columbia Unit 2 by the end of 2024, and Alliant Energy’s and WPL’s conclusion that these EGUs met the criteria to be considered probable of abandonment and no impairment was required as of June 30, 2021.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk are reported in the 2020 Form 10-K and have not changed materially.

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, 2021 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, 2021.

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, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Alliant Energy’s, IPL’s or WPL’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations require Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL to disclose information about certain proceedings arising under federal, state or local environmental provisions when a governmental authority is a party to the proceedings and such proceedings involve potential monetary sanctions that Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL reasonably believe will exceed a specified threshold. Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, Alliant Energy, IPL and WPL use a threshold of $1 million for purposes of determining whether disclosure of any such proceedings is required. Applying this threshold, there are no environmental matters to disclose for this period.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The risk factors described in Item 1A in the 2020 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, 2021 was as follows:
Total NumberAverage PriceTotal Number of SharesMaximum Number (or Approximate
of SharesPaid PerPurchased as Part ofDollar Value) of Shares That May
PeriodPurchased (a)SharePublicly Announced PlanYet Be Purchased Under the Plan (a)
April 1 through April 303,985$54.20N/A
May 1 through May 312,73256.50N/A
June 1 through June 309757.85N/A
6,81455.18

(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.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits are filed herewith.
Exhibit NumberDescription
31.1
31.2
31.3
31.4
31.5
31.6
32.1
32.2
32.3
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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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 6th day of August 2021.
ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION
Registrant
By: /s/ Benjamin M. BilitzChief Accounting Officer and Controller
Benjamin M. Bilitz(Principal Accounting Officer and Authorized Signatory)
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Registrant
By: /s/ Benjamin M. BilitzChief Accounting Officer and Controller
Benjamin M. Bilitz(Principal Accounting Officer and Authorized Signatory)
WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Registrant
By: /s/ Benjamin M. BilitzChief Accounting Officer and Controller
Benjamin M. Bilitz(Principal Accounting Officer and Authorized Signatory)
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