Interstate Power and Light (IP&L) got the bright idea of providing electricity and has hit the road to make it happen. The company provides energy in a tri-state area of the Midwest (portions of Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin). The Alliant Energy utility subsidiary serves more than 528,355 electricity customers and more than 234,560 natural gas customers in more than 700 communities. In addition, IP&L has  2,409 MW of generating capacity from fossil-fueled and nuclear power plants; it provides steam to two customers in Cedar Rapids; and it offers other energy-related services across its service area.