Alliant Energy flags power availability as leading priority in business site selection
LNT•Alliant Energy's analysis identifies power availability as a leading factor in business location and expansion decisions in 2026. It found 43% of site selectors report slower project progress, 35% say fewer announced projects are breaking ground, and 50% cite geopolitical risk and policy uncertainty among top location factors.
1. Site selection priorities
Alliant Energy's site selection analysis identifies power availability as a leading priority for business location and expansion decisions in 2026. The analysis says 43% of site selectors report slower project progress, 35% say fewer announced projects are breaking ground, and 50% cite geopolitical risk and policy uncertainty alongside workforce among top location factors. It says completed environmental reviews, preliminary utility plans and permitting groundwork can help reduce delays, while early screening for community opposition can eliminate sites before shortlisting.
