Biosciences

With the labor, education and technology resources that biotech companies need, the Alliant Energy states are home to a growing number of life science firms.

Why the Midwest? 

Here's a quick look at just a few of the advantages of doing business in the Alliant Energy states:

• State-of-the-art university research and development training centers with strong programs in biotechnology and computer science.
• Well-educated and productive work force with professional/technical skills in microbiology, chemistry, engineering and computer science. 
• Strong biotechnology industry presence. See a list of the biotech companies we keep in the Alliant Energy service area. 
• Access to agricultural resources necessary for testing.
• Low business taxes. Several states in the Alliant Energy territory have various programs offering tax refunds to benefit biotech companies.
• Reliable energy and modern infrastructure. Armed with the latest analytical tools and instruments, Alliant Energy's PowerCure team works with your company to identify and solve power quality problems.
• Great quality of life with short commutes and an abundance of leisure activities. The Alliant Energy states rank high in livability, including affordable housing, lower personal and property taxes and quality of schools.

For more information related to doing biotechnology business in the Midwest click here.

The Alliant Energy states are home to several strong research institutions. If you are interested in links with more information about these institutions click here. 

With numerous incentives and programs available, the Alliant Energy states are committed to growing the bioscience industry. For more information about the initiatives and incentives Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota have available click here.

Iowa has 525 establishments in the BioScience Industry which employs 16,574 people. Wisconsin has 752 establishments in the BioScience Industry which employs 24,694 people. Minnesota has 919 establishments in the BioScience Industry which employs 40,165 people. The total annual geographically variable operation costs are significantly lower in the Midwest compared to the West Coast. In Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota between 77-86% of all the corn planted is of biotech variety. In the same three states, between 85-95% of all the soybeans planted are of biotech variety.

Check out the complete Facts & Figures page.

Badger State Ethanol - Monroe, Wisconsin

“Because of Alliant Energy's involvement with ethanol developments in other parts of their service territory, they had a quick understanding of what we needed. Within a day, they responded with a site in Monroe that could potentially meet our needs. After introducing us to the site and city officials, we knew quickly this site would work.”
Gary L. Kramer, President and General Manager

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