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| We are also maximizing tax benefits by meeting tax credit added requirements and continuing the monetization of tax credits which materially improves our cash flow and credit metrics as well as reduces our future financing needs |
| And so that's something we've done, I think, for the entire 14 years that we've been able to achieve at least 5% growth |
| We are well positioned to quickly adapt to a dynamic environment as we execute our strategy for generating clean, reliable and affordable energy |
| 2023 was another successful year |
| In 2023, we executed agreements to transfer those credits, improving our cash flow and providing us greater flexibility in our financing plans |
| We take exceptional pride in delivering on our purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities and consistently achieving our earnings growth objectives |
| As we look back at 2023, I'm proud we can say, once again, we achieved EPS growth of at least 5%, our 14th straight year of delivering on that objective |
| So we've been very successful at the execution of bilateral agreements with the first round of tax credits we sold here in 2023 |
| Our strong customer and community focus were contributing factors in recently being named a top utility by Business Facilities Magazine for the fourth year in a row |
| And as of the end of 2023, nearly 30% of our electric distribution system is underground, improving reliability and reducing operating expenses |
| This represents a 5.5% increase in earnings, consistent with our long-term earnings growth target of 5% to 7% |
| These additional benefits include applying for lower-cost federal funding and infrastructure grants, including a grant from the DOE for long-duration energy storage in Wisconsin |
| These strategic investments enhance customer value by providing access to zero cost fuel resources and diversify our energy mix |
| We expect these projects will enhance reliability, further diversify our energy resources and meet customer energy needs |
| I guess I don't mean to be critical but you've got a great track record of meeting or exceeding the midpoint in, I think going back to 2015 or so |
| We're extremely proud that our 2023 O&M expenses were approximately $30 million less than 2022, allowing us to help offset the negative impacts on earnings from rising financing and depreciation expenses |
| So I mean, we're feeling very good about where we are with respect to IPL |
| Through these investments, we are better positioned to provide our customers with the high level of reliability they expect |
| We are also continuing to be well positioned to capture additional benefits for our customers from the Inflation Reduction Act and other government programs |
| I'm honored for the opportunity to build on your legacy of growth and exceptional service to the communities we are so privileged to serve |
| The retirement reduces O&M costs and advances us towards a cleaner, more efficient and cost-effective energy mix |
| This will result in long-term benefits for our customers and long-term value for our shareowners |
| With the implementation of our new solar projects and the repowering of our older, vintage wind facilities, we anticipate the increased production tax credits and reduced fuel costs will help offset the impact of additional renewable rate base, rendering these new investments, cost-effective solutions for our customers |
| Our efforts to support customer value by making smart investments in our future and controlling operating costs, while receiving constructive regulatory outcomes support our ability to consistently deliver solid financial results |
| With these 2023 accomplishments, coupled with our planned investments in dispatchable gas generation, battery storage and wind repowering, we are well on our way of enabling a successful and responsible clean energy transition while assuring we are addressing our system resiliency needs |
| We are confident in her ability to lead our dedicated team of professionals in Iowa |
| We made great progress in our clean energy transformation in 2023 |
| 2023 was a record year for us for economic development activities with more than 130 megawatts of announced new load across our footprint, primarily in the manufacturing sector |
| Throughout 2023, our team demonstrated their dedication and resilience as we faced a dynamic economic environment and weather-related challenges, while also successfully advancing our customer-focused investments |
| Turning to 2024, we are positioned for another year of consistent 5% to 7% growth in adjusted earnings per share |
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| Anything to look into there? Obviously, it was a tough year with the interest rates and all that |
| However, these positive drivers were offset by lower electric sales to industrial customers in Iowa due to plant closures and maintenance outages |
| The $0.06 of negative weather, that is not included in the adjusted earnings, I think |
| And obviously, this one was a little bit light |
| Net temperature impacts decreased Alliant Energy's earnings by approximately $0.06 per share in 2023 |
| We are obviously facing inflationary pressures |
| I think what you're seeing is the first time in the last 6 years where we've actually seen the temperature impacts come in with lower earnings and the previous 5 years, we let that additional earnings flow through to the bottom line and didn't offset that with additional spending |
| As a reminder, we do not manage our business to offset the temporary positive or negative impacts of temperatures on sales |
| We retired the last coal unit at Lansing which had dutifully served our customers and communities for nearly 50 years |
| We need to have a level of confidence that they'll be there |
| Those risks include, among others, matters discussed in Alliant Energy's news release issued last night and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission |
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