By Associated Press - Thursday, June 1, 2017

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - Alliant Energy has permanently removed its Dubuque power plant from operation.

The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports (https://bit.ly/2qEDi6J ) that Sunday was the final day of operation.

Alliant spokesman Mike Wagner says the plant was a “peaker” - used only during peak energy demand. He says the opening of the Marshalltown Generating Station in April gives Alliant plenty of resources to draw from.

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He says the closure affects a dozen workers. They were notified about closure plans a couple years ago.

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Information from: Telegraph Herald, https://www.thonline.com

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