Alliant Energy Corporation has received unanimous regulatory approval from the Iowa Utilities Commission to construct the 720-megawatt Bobcat Energy Center in Marshalltown. The natural gas-fired facility will be built adjacent to the existing Marshalltown Generating Station and is designed to provide flexible, rapid-response energy during peak demand periods. Construction is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with operations slated for 2029. The project aims to support regional economic growth and energy reliability, and has received strong local support throughout the approval process. No other organizations were mentioned as recipients of the regulatory approval.
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