Alliant eyes Linn County site for gas plant after airport plan dropped

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Alliant Energy is considering an unincorporated area of Linn County for its proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, a natural gas-fired power plant, according to reporting by The Gazette.

Taylor Adams, a spokesperson for Alliant Energy, told The Gazette in an email that the company has identified a potential site south of U.S. Highway 30 and east of Linn-Benton Road, northwest of Fairfax.

“The site is a cost-effective option that represents long-term value for our customers while aligning with the needs and priorities of the county and the broader community,” Adams told The Gazette…

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