CENTERVILLE —
CEDAR RAPIDS — Interstate Power and Light Company, an Alliant Energy company, and Trees Forever announced they are awarding $156,595 to 49 Iowa communities or organizations through the Branching Out program this spring.
Branching Out is a nationally-recognized grant program through which Alliant Energy, Trees Forever and local community leaders work together to fund and implement tree-planting projects. The program is designed to encourage energy efficiency, environmental awareness and community involvement in Iowa.
“We believe our investment in tree planting and education will help our customers learn more about the energy efficiency and sustainability benefits trees offer,” said Tom Aller, president-IPL. “We care about the communities we serve and welcome the opportunity to help them become greener.”
Branching Out is offered exclusively to Iowa communities where Alliant Energy provides electric and/or natural gas service. The utility provides grants of between $500 and $10,000 for community-based, tree-planting projects – like parks, gateways, cemeteries, nature trails, libraries, nursing homes, schools and more. Trees Forever administers the program, providing technical and planning support.
Since the start of the Branching Out program in 1989, more than 1.1 million trees and seedlings have been planted.
“Every Branching Out project focuses on long-term tree care with a special emphasis on energy efficiency and conservation,” said Shannon Ramsay, founding president of Trees Forever. “We are pleased to continue a long partnership with Alliant Energy in a combined effort to educate Iowans on the importance of trees and improving our environment, one community at a time.”
Branching Out grant applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year, but are considered for funding during two grant-making cycles (spring and fall).
For more information, contact Trees Forever at 1-800-369-1269. Applications are available online at alliantenergy.com/branchingout or treesforever.org.
Communities and organizations receiving awards this spring includes Albia with a $4,800 grant and Centerville with a $1,000 grant.
Trees Forever is a nonprofit organization with a mission to plant and care for trees and the environment. Trees Forever has involved over 150,000 volunteers in projects that improve air and water quality, increase wildlife habitat, provide substantial energy savings and beautify our landscape.
Alliant Energy is an energy-services provider with subsidiaries serving approximately 1 million electric and over 420,000 natural gas customers. Providing its customers in the Midwest with regulated electric and natural gas service is the company’s primary focus. Interstate Power and Light, the company’s Iowa utility subsidiary, serves 539,000 electric and 239,000 natural gas customers. Alliant Energy, headquartered in Madison, Wis., is a Fortune 1000 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at alliantenergy.com.
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Alliant Energy announces spring 2012 Branching Out grant recipients
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